Nintendo prepares to set new Wii gizmo into motion
(AP) -- There's nothing all that charming about Nintendo's latest gadget.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 15, 2009
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DNA of uncultured organisms sequenced using novel single-cell approach
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) and the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have assembled high quality, contamination-free draft genomes of uncultured biodegrading microorganisms ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 22, 2009
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New business theory shows compensation plans can make or break a firm
(PhysOrg.com) -- Greed has been blamed for most of Wall Street's woes and the banking sector's recent collapse, but two professors at Washington University in St. Louis say envy is really to blame. And, they warn, envy is ...
Other
Apr 15, 2009
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Unfolding 'nature's origami'
Sometimes known as "nature's origami", the way that proteins fold is vital to ensuring they function correctly. But researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered this is a 'hit and miss' process, with proteins potentially ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 2, 2009
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How remote work poses unique challenges to public sector employees
The dispute last year between the federal Treasury Board and the Public Service Alliance of Canada over remote work arrangements raised a lot of questions about a one-size-fits-all approach. Those questions need answering.
Economics & Business
Jul 25, 2024
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Loneliness in the workplace is greatest among men with traditional views about being the breadwinner
Loneliness affects everyone at different times. Although it is well documented men are less likely than women to talk about feelings and to seek help, our research found men's work arrangements can be a significant contributor.
Social Sciences
Jul 16, 2024
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How an 'always-on' work culture can create a vicious cycle that damages workers and employers
The glamorization of high-pressure work environments, like the infamous "996" culture (where staff work from 9am until 9pm six days a week), often portrays relentless dedication and long hours as key to career success.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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Pauses in human activity benefit biodiversity
A study published in Global Ecology and Conservation shows that COVID-19 lockdowns had a positive impact on the quality of species' habitats.
Ecology
Jun 25, 2024
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Worried about PFAS in your drinking water? Here's what the evidence says about home filters
Recent news about PFAS "forever chemicals" in Australian drinking water supplies has been very confronting. Many people are asking how they can remove these contaminants from their home drinking water.
Environment
Jun 24, 2024
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Study reveals cirrus cloud traits over the South China Sea
The radiative climate and environmental effects of cirrus clouds is an international cutting-edge field of scientific research in the atmospheric sciences. Understanding how the characteristics of cirrus clouds over the ocean ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 13, 2024
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