Women, minorities more prone to filing grievances 21 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
Many employees often do not file grievances even when presented with the opportunity to do so. A new study in Industrial Relations sought to assess the degree to which certain minority groups may be more or less prone ... | |
 New process may convert toxic computer waste into safe products 21 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Discarded computer parts could one day wind up fueling your car. That’s because researchers in Romania and Turkey have developed a simple, efficient method for recycling printed circuit boards into environmentally-friendly ... | |
How embryonic stem cells develop into tissue-specific cells demonstrated 22 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
While it has long been known that embryonic stem cells have the ability to develop into any kind of tissue-specific cells, the exact mechanism as to how this occurs has heretofore not been demonstrated. Now, researchers at ... | |
 Identifying abnormal protein levels in diabetic retinopathy 22 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Researchers in Massachusetts are reporting an advance in bridging huge gaps in medical knowledge about the biochemical changes that occur inside the eyes of individuals with diabetic retinopathy (DR) — a leading ... | |
Can feces save the species? 23 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
It’s a tough job, but somebody, or at least some dogs, have to do it. In the Cerrado region of Brazil, four dogs trained to detect animal feces by scent are helping researchers monitor rare and threatened wildlife such as ... | |
Why did the EPA fire a respected toxicologist? 5 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
In March, the US House Energy and Commerce Committee launched an investigation into potential conflicts of interest in scientific panels that advise the Environmental Protection Agency on the human health effects of toxic ... | |
British colonial past no protection from corruption 18 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Former British colonies are just as likely to suffer from bribery and sleaze as any other country according to an international study. | |
Carnegie Mellon engineering researchers automate analysis of protein patterns 21 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Carnegie Mellon University’s Justin Y. Newberg and Robert F. Murphy have developed a software toolbox that is intended to help bioscience researchers characterize protein patterns in human tissues. | |
Got sugar? Skeletal muscle development responds to nutrient availability 21 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
A new study finds that restricted nutrient availability prevents muscle stem cells from growing into mature muscle cells. The research, published by Cell Press in the May issue of the journal Developmental Cell, provides ... | |
Religion and the narrative of biological science 21 hours ago | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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There exists much ethical controversy brought about by advances in biology and medicine and the relationship to religion. In a new essay in The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, Laurie Zoloth takes an approach to ... | |
Borrowers who complete homeownership education programs make better refinancing decisions 21 hours ago | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
In light of the subprime mortgage crisis that has resulted in extraordinarily high default rates on home mortgages, one might wonder what the government can do to better educate new potential homeowners. | |
Maths plus 'geeky' images equals deterred students 21 hours ago | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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Images of maths ‘geeks’ stop people from studying mathematics or using it in later life, shows research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. | |
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