Living smarter: The interconnected home
Smart homes have long been touted as the future of building. But now even existing homes can be turned smart—and it's easier than ever.
Internet
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School readiness affected by poverty, research shows
The type of poverty children are born into and how long they remain in that situation has an impact on early childhood outcomes, including school readiness.
Education
May 22, 2019
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Iron selenide revealed as 'garden-variety iron-based superconductor'
In the pantheon of unconventional superconductors, iron selenide is a rock star. But new experiments by U.S., Chinese and European physicists have found the material's magnetic persona to be unexpectedly mundane.
Condensed Matter
May 20, 2019
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How millennials are affecting the price of your home
It used to be that everyone wanted to buy a home, seeking pleasure and security, as well as the potential for future wealth.
Economics & Business
May 20, 2019
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Small, but well-formed. The new home deposit scheme will help, and it's unlikely to push up prices
The new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme announced the Coalition, and instantly backed by Labor, is likely to be popular among those on the cusp of buying their first home.
Economics & Business
May 15, 2019
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Is sea rise wrecking coastal home values? The answer: Maybe
For sale: waterfront property with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Waves erode beach regularly. Flooding gets worse every year. Saltwater damage to lawn.
Environment
May 14, 2019
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Alexa can now listen for alarms—or, perhaps, a cheating spouse?
Alexa's got a new gig: home safety.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 14, 2019
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Effective incentives help people overcome procrastination
Researchers from Harvard, Yale and BYU have found a useful tool in overcoming procrastination when it comes to making financial decisions.
Economics & Business
May 7, 2019
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Informal and illegal housing on the rise as our cities fail to offer affordable places to live
Despite the cooling property market, affordable rental housing remains in critically short supply across Australia. Unable to get a private rental unit or social housing, many low-income renters must resort to informal and ...
Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2019
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Sensor-based technologies are promising to support independent living for older women
A study conducted by Assistant Professor Blaine Reeder, Ph.D., and co-authored by Catherine Jankowski, Ph.D., at the University of Colorado College of Nursing on older women's perception of technology found that more active ...
Engineering
Apr 29, 2019
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