When raises backfire: Research examines pitfalls of performance-based pay
When it comes to retaining and motivating employees, raises may seem like a sure bet.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2023
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Pioneering robot arm poised to reach new heights in quantum
Scientists carrying out quantum research will be able to do so faster and more adaptably, thanks to a new robotic arm which could hold the key to major breakthroughs.
Quantum Physics
Nov 17, 2023
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Urban planning has long ignored women's experiences: Five ways we can make our cities safer
Women consistently raise concerns about their safety when moving through their cities and communities.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2023
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Big data play a huge role in US presidential elections. Do they have the same impact in Australia?
A key reason Barack Obama won the 2012 U.S. presidential election was his campaign's use of "big data" to target specific voters. His team created multiple versions of ads aimed at niche audiences, taking care to test every ...
Political science
Nov 17, 2023
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Putting an end to plastic separation anxiety
Bio-based plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) were invented to help solve the plastic waste crisis, but they often end up making waste management more challenging.
Polymers
Nov 17, 2023
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What does it mean to be asexual?
In recent years, we've seen a burgeoning social movement for the acceptance of asexuality. We've also seen more asexual characters popping up in shows such as Heartstopper and Sex Education.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2023
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Let coastlines be coastlines: How nature-based approaches can protect Canada's coasts
Along Canadian coasts, storm surges and flooding have gone from breaking news to seasonal norms.
Environment
Nov 17, 2023
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Viewpoint: Five things we need to see in Australia's new nature laws
Australia's abysmal rates of extinctions and land clearing since European colonization are infamous globally. Our national environmental legislation has largely failed to protect biodiversity, including many threatened plants, ...
Ecology
Nov 17, 2023
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'I feel like I've been able to create more awareness': What is it like for Indigenous men at top-ranked universities?
One of the top priorities of the Universities Accord process it to improve access to university in Australia, particularly for those from underrepresented groups.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2023
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Deep learning model can detect a previously unknown quasicrystalline phase
Crystalline materials are made up of atoms, ions, or molecules arranged in an ordered, three-dimensional structure. They are widely used for the development of semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, photovoltaics, and catalysts.
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 17, 2023
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