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Charter schools, studied

(PhysOrg.com) -- Set in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood, an area not known for its excellent schools, the Boston Preparatory Charter Public School nonetheless has an enviable academic record: Last spring, ...

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created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Track Atlantic bluefin tuna to learn migration, habitat secrets

New fish-tagging studies of young bluefin tuna in Atlantic waters off New England by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are offering the first fishery-independent, year-round data on dispersal ...

Biology / Ecology

created May 22, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Free live TV is coming to your smartphone and tablet

Would you like to watch live network TV on your smartphone or stream a movie? The answer is probably yes to both.

Technology / Telecom

created May 17, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New study shows that workplace inspections save lives, don't destroy jobs

Research to be published in Science on May 18, 2012, sheds light on a hot-button political issue: the role and effectiveness of government regulation. Does it kill jobs or protect the public?

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created May 17, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Facebook may be economic, jobs driver

Out of thin air, Facebook is evolving into a global driver of jobs and economic growth.

Technology / Business

created May 17, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Virginia Tech announces 2012 football helmet ratings; 2 more added to the 5-star mark

Virginia Tech released today the results of its 2012 rating for adult football helmets that is designed to assess a helmet's ability to reduce the risk of concussion. A total of three helmets achieved a "5 ...

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created May 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

America's clean energy policies need a reality check

America's approach to clean energy needs to be reformed if it is to meaningfully affect energy security or the environment, according to two new articles by Stanford writers.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 01, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (10) | comments 89 | with audio podcast

New 'bench top' machines open up DNA sequencing

(Phys.org) -- Research carried out by scientists at the University of Birmingham have found that new ‘bench-top’ machines for sequencing DNA are capable of accurately identifying over 95% of a genome, signalling ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Corporate political donations do not boost stock performance, KU professor says

(Phys.org) -- When trying to find a good stock pick, you might want to stay away from companies that make large political contributions, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Kansas and the University ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Restructuring local government should focus on special districts

Like most states, Indiana should consider cutting down on the number of special districts as they restructure local government, says a report from Ball State University.

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created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Could universal design be the next mainstream movement in architecture, planning?

Universal design, which employs design to encourage health and wellness and other quality-of-life improvements, may be poised to become the next mainstream endeavor in architecture and planning, according ...

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