A new book chapter from a Rice University psychologist suggests that to remain competitive, organizations must prepare for the changes in their employees' knowledge and skills over the lifespan of their workforce.
Social Sciences
Jun 1, 2015
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A pop-up, waterproof, solar-powered shelter. It sounds like science fiction, but a new multi-disciplinary research team is making this dream a reality. The 'Architextile' project combines architecture, textiles and material ...
Engineering
Jun 1, 2015
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When you think about coral, invariably your first thoughts are of pristine waters and a colourful reef, buzzing with marine activity. But did you know there is coral right here in Sydney Harbour? And in fact, these corals ...
Environment
Jun 1, 2015
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Queensland scientists have discovered two more species of suicidally-sexed carnivorous marsupials and one is already destined for the threatened list.
Ecology
Jun 1, 2015
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Mobile Maestro enables users to enjoy a high-quality listening experience anytime and anywhere through the collaborative use of multiple mobile devices.
Engineering
Jun 1, 2015
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One of the more famous images in biology is known as "Photo 51," an image of DNA that chemist Rosalind Franklin and Raymond Gosling created in 1952 by shooting X-rays through fibers of DNA and analyzing the patterns they ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 1, 2015
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Hearing-impaired people face a challenge at the theater or cinema. Fraunhofer technology promises a remedy integrated into two apps made by Sennheiser Streaming Technologies GmbH. They allow the hearing impaired to adjust ...
Engineering
Jun 1, 2015
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Researchers in Southeast Asia are studying how tourism policy and local community involvement impact the tourism industry.
Ecology
Jun 1, 2015
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By creatively using a radio telescope to see in 3D, astronomers have detected the existence of tubular plasma structures in the inner layers of the magnetosphere surrounding the Earth.
Space Exploration
Jun 1, 2015
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Data glasses tend to be chunky, unstylish objects, so it's no wonder they haven't caught on among general consumers. Fraunhofer researchers have now developed a technology that allows the "specs" to be made in small, unobtrusive ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 1, 2015
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