Largest ever research into philanthropy reveals Australians' generosity
Fewer Australians are giving to charity but those who do are giving more, according to the largest ever research into philanthropic behaviour.
Social Sciences
Dec 1, 2016
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Proposed quantum nano-MRI could generate images with angstrom-level resolution
(Phys.org)—Similar to the way that a conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine uses large magnets to generate 3D images, physicists have developed a proposal for a quantum nano-MRI machine that would use the ...
Mobile phones in schools—educational tool or distraction?
Is the mobile phone a learning tool or a distraction for K through 12 students? A new survey from the University at Albany reveals a complex answer regarding mobile phone school policies in China: Chinese teachers and parents ...
Social Sciences
Dec 1, 2016
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Pure organic molecules with metallic conduction under ambient pressure
For the first time in the world, a NIMS research team represented by Yuka Kobayashi, Principal Researcher, Research Center for Functional Materials, designed and fabricated single-component organic molecules that are conductive ...
Materials Science
Dec 1, 2016
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Researchers discover way to make surfaces less vulnerable to disease-causing bacteria
Microbes, specifically disease-causing bacteria, can cause all sorts of havoc when they take hold on surfaces.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 1, 2016
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Scientists discover new material from Sutton Hoo ship burial
Scientists have discovered a new material to add to the collection of treasures from the Sutton Hoo ship burial - bitumen from the Middle East.
Archaeology
Dec 1, 2016
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Researchers call for urgent shift in food research to address world's 'rising nutrition crisis'
Researchers have proposed a new global approach to tackling the world's mounting nutrition and food production crisis.
Environment
Dec 1, 2016
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Why general counsels don't stop corporate crime
General counsels for corporations are well-versed in the law and should be able to detect and stop fraud, not profit from stock sales utilizing their fraud-related insider information.
Economics & Business
Dec 1, 2016
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Invention takes a new spin on concussion prevention
Some of the best ideas come from drinks at a bar with friends. Theo Versteegh's revolutionary idea to mitigate concussion in sport was no different.
Engineering
Dec 1, 2016
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A submersible boat for offshore wind structure maintenance
In 2009, a UK SME going by the name of Scubacraft introduced the world to their convertible speedboat/submarine. Seven years later, the project has been granted support under the SME Instrument, and the company is now contemplating ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 1, 2016
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