A simple paper sheet made by scientists at Uppsala University can improve the quality of life for millions of people by removing resistant viruses from water. The sheet, made of cellulose nanofibers, is called the mille-feuille ...
Nanomaterials
May 18, 2016
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When Oakland startup MegaBots needed cash to give its 15-foot-tall, 12,000-pound combat robot more firepower, the company put out a call for help online.
Business
May 11, 2016
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When establishing goals for their organization, managers should avoid setting overly ambitious goals because they can hurt productivity, market performance and employee morale, according to new research from the University ...
Economics & Business
Apr 28, 2016
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Women with a preference for more intelligent partners are less likely to show interest in male-dominated fields such as math and science, according to a newly published study from the University at Buffalo.
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2016
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Microsoft said Tuesday it will put a billion dollars' worth of cloud computing power in the hands of non-profit groups and university researchers free of charge.
Business
Jan 20, 2016
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A study of over 2000 intermediate school students has revealed surprising differences in their levels of self-belief and goal setting, depending on their cultural background.
Social Sciences
Dec 22, 2015
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The UN Climate Conference ended with a promising deal to reduce our impact on the climate, ratified by all 190 participating countries. It remains to be seen if and how these ambitious goals will be met. But one thing is ...
Environment
Dec 17, 2015
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We all pursue goals. It stands to reason that we meet our goals better when we pursue them consciously. But is that really the case? Perhaps not, according to a forthcoming study in the Journal of Marketing Research. As the ...
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2015
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How can we stay motivated while working toward long-term goals?
Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2015
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A new study by the University of Leicester has revealed that men are more receptive to goals in the workplace than women.
Social Sciences
Jul 8, 2015
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