When art inspires engineering
Art and science may seem light years apart, but according to a team of civil engineers they're simply different ways of making sense of the world.
Oct 5, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
7-star housing is a step toward zero carbon. But there's much more to do, starting with existing homes
Energy-efficiency standards for new homes in Australia are being upgraded for the first time in a decade. New homes will be required to improve minimum performance from 6 stars to 7 stars under the Nationwide House Energy ...
Aug 30, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
The one-party versus third-party question: How brands tackle the challenges of selling via online platforms
Researchers from University of Missouri and University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the pricing and brand equity implications of brands selling their products ...
Aug 17, 2022
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Report highlights technology advancement and value of wind energy
Wind energy continues to see strong growth, solid performance, and attractive prices in the U.S., according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ...
Aug 16, 2022
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Concrete using recycled tire rubber promises boost for circular economy
Engineers have discovered a way to replace 100% of conventional aggregates in concrete—such as gravel and crushed rock—with rubber from discarded tires that meets building codes, promising a boost for the circular economy.
Aug 11, 2022
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Business
Firm managers may benefit from transparency in machine-learning algorithms
In today's business world, machine-learning algorithms are increasingly being applied to decision-making processes, which affects employment, education, and access to credit. But firms usually keep algorithms secret, citing ...
Jul 15, 2022
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What explains the cryptocurrency crash?
Robert Brunner is the associate dean for innovation and chief disruption officer at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he helped spearhead efforts to create iBlock, the first ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Video game worlds are often devoid of children—here's why
While the potential benefits or drawbacks of children playing video games receives a lot of attention, little notice is taken of the place of children within video games themselves. However, the representation of children ...
Jun 2, 2022
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Hi Tech & Innovation
UAE vows 'responsible' artificial intelligence rollout
The world's first minister for artificial intelligence says the United Arab Emirates isn't only looking for economic benefits as it seeks to become a leading nation in the sector.
Apr 27, 2022
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Stone age revolution gets Tanzania moving
Getting to hospital, or going to school, work or the market for most people in rural Tanzania depends on crossing a river safely.
Feb 24, 2022
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