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Space Exploration Mar 7, 2024

What's the best way to pack for space?

Packing to go to space is a lot like getting ready for a plane ride with only a carry-on bag. You have to maximize the use of the space in your bag at the same time you want to make sure you have what you need. That's the ...

Condensed Matter Feb 26, 2024

Resurrecting niobium for quantum science

For years, niobium was considered an underperformer when it came to superconducting qubits. Now, scientists supported by Q-NEXT have found a way to engineer a high-performing niobium-based qubit and take advantage of niobium's ...

Agriculture Jan 17, 2024

The politics of alternative proteins studied through notions of competition, definitions, labeling

A study by QUT researchers has looked at the politics of alternative proteins (new meat alternatives) in Australia as lawmakers grapple with notions of competition, definitions and labeling.

Economics & Business Dec 27, 2023

How the retailing contest between CBDs, shopping centers and online will reshape our cities

Retail activity has been a defining facet of cities since antiquity. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum may be viewed as the original CBDs—central business districts, or what urban planners call activity centers.

Economics & Business Dec 15, 2023

Why universities warrant public investment: Preparing students for living together well

A recent report noting that funding for Ontario's universities is "low when compared with support in other provinces" points to underfunding as a serious problem in the province's post-secondary sector.

Environment Dec 6, 2023

Dangerous proximity of ships, pipeline led to California oil spill; investigators urge reform

A federal agency wants changes in how container ships are anchored off Southern California as well as new safety measures for vessels near offshore pipelines to help prevent or minimize ruptures like the one that spilled ...

Social Sciences Dec 5, 2023

If you want to avoid 'giving away your first born,' make sure you read the terms and conditions before signing contracts

In 2019, a travel insurance company held a secret contest in which they included a line in the fine print of their policy promising $10,000 to the first person who spotted it.

Education Dec 4, 2023

Researchers: Australia has its first framework for AI use in schools, but it needs to proceed with caution

Federal and state governments have just released a national framework for generative AI in schools. This paves the way for generative AI—algorithms that can create new content—to be used routinely in classrooms around ...

Social Sciences Nov 27, 2023

The psychology of success in data science contest design

In today's data-driven world, holding data science competitions is a popular way to address real-world problems. Companies leverage these competitions to crowdsource solutions and strategically attract potential employees. ...

Analytical Chemistry Nov 24, 2023

First successful substitutes for ivory billiard balls were made with celluloid reinforced with ground cattle bone

In the 19th century, the market for ivory products increased to an alarming point. This high demand led to the search for artificial substitutes, but ivory properties were nearly impossible to replicate. The most important ...

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