Rachel Karchmer-Klein, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware, co-designed a research study where a group of high-achieving eighth graders were asked to engage ...
Education
Feb 15, 2024
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Loudspeaker announcements at railway stations are often incomprehensible, since the surroundings are noisy. With new software, the clarity of such announcements can be considerably improved. A microphone picks up ambient ...
Software
Feb 1, 2016
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Dr. Sebastian Kaempf, from UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies, says he believes that digital new media technology has altered the nature of war.
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2010
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The "Immersive Dome" puts viewers at the heart of the action and lets them actively participate. Instead of the conventional surround sound, a three-dimensional aural experience awaits visitors. At IBC, the trade show for ...
Engineering
Aug 14, 2009
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Using digital technologies does not directly cause stress, but social media can increase awareness of problems facing friends and family, and this stress is "contagious," researchers said Thursday.
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2015
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Hand-written letters and printed photos seem quaint in today's digital age. But there's one thing that traditional media have over hard drives: longevity. To address this modern shortcoming, scientists are turning to DNA ...
Biotechnology
Aug 17, 2015
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Research from the Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney reveals parents perceive digital devices as necessary for their kids' learning but are worried about the distraction and activities they're missing out on.
Social Sciences
Apr 28, 2021
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A mixed reality system which allows medical practitioners to view and interact with virtual replicas of patients' organs, bones or body parts is being developed by academics.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 16, 2017
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People are increasingly leading a sedentary lifestyle that may lead to weight gain issues; efforts are being made across Europe to encourage people to become more active and as a result, healthier. Researchers at the Fraunhofer ...
Engineering
Nov 19, 2012
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Digitalisation can support transitions towards a more sustainable society if technologies and processes are designed in line with suitable criteria. This requires a systemic focus on the risks and benefits of digital technologies ...
Environment
Apr 7, 2021
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