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MIT develops measures to predict performance of complex systems
Taking a cue from the financial world, MIT researchers along with experts in industry and government have developed a list of 13 measures that engineers can use to predict how well a system—or project—will perform before it is even finished. view more (2007-02-06)
Schnapper recognised for work on the state and the individual
A French sociologist, Dominique Schnapper, has been awarded a prize of 1,000,000 Swiss Francs for her work on the development of modern societies and the changing relationship between the individual and the state. [Note: Swiss Francs 1 million is equivalent to £431,000 or US$667,000]. She was one of the four winners announced yesterday... view more... (2002-09-11)
Hot flashes underreported and linked to forgetfulness
Women in midlife underreport the number of hot flashes that they experience by more than 40 percent, and these hot flashes are linked to poor verbal memory, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. view more (2008-06-17)
UB education expert urges schools to help their students feel more involved
New research from a University at Buffalo expert on classroom education has identified six factors that affect whether elementary, middle and high school students will engage in the activities of their schools or feel alienated. view more (2009-09-02)
Physical activity may strengthen children's ability to pay attention
As school districts across the nation revamped curricula to meet requirements of the federal "No Child Left Behind" Act, opportunities for children to be physically active during the school day diminished significantly. view more (2009-04-01)
Research Assessment Exercise: Government and HEFCE Responses and Commons Debate
The Government and Higher Education Funding Council for England responses to the Committee's Report on the Research Assessment Exercise will published today, without comment from the Committee, in its Fifth Special Report. The Government's response confirms many of the Committee's findings and concedes that the system needs looking at, alongside... view more... (2002-06-26)
Horse study is under starter's orders
A LINK between asymmetry in horses, and poor performance and lameness could revolutionise the way they are cared for, as well as change the way they are prepared for racing. "There is widespread public concern regarding the welfare of horses in sport," said Dr Gail Williams, head of the Equine Biomechanics research team. "In a pilot... view more... (1999-01-27)
The Royal Veterinary College appoints the first Veterinary Physiotherapy Lecturer
A new academic year at The Royal Veterinary College sees the appointment of the first dedicated lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy in the country. This new Lectureship will involve supervisory responsibility for Veterinary Physiotherapy research and developing The Royal Veterinary College's first in-house clinical physiotherapy service. She... view more... (2002-10-21)
Stereotype-induced math anxiety undermines girls' ability to perform in other academic areas
A popular stereotype that boys are better at mathematics than girls undermines girls' math performance because it causes worrying that erodes the mental resources needed for problem solving, new research at the University of Chicago shows. view more (2007-05-24)
Innovation & Technology Transfer special edition: Commission Communication on innovation policy
Europe's enterprises are the foundation of our economic prosperity, so we need to create the conditions in which firms can prosper. Innovation is about creating value, about increasing productivity and therefore growing Europe's economy. Improving our innovation performance should make a big contribution to this, so we have updated our approach to... view more... (2003-04-30)
Conception date affects baby's future academic achievement
Does the time of year in which a child is conceived influence future academic achievement? Yes, according to research by neonatologist Paul Winchester, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine professor of clinical pediatrics. Dr. Winchester, who studied 1,667,391 Indiana students, presents his finding on May 7 at the Pediatric Academic... view more... (2007-05-07)
First large-scale evaluation of iris recognition under way
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced that it is running the Iris Challenge Evaluation (ICE), the first large-scale evaluation of iris recognition. view more (2005-08-11)
Research Fortnight 17 April issue: stories on academic salaries, ESRF and ILL, a light touch RAE, EU post-docs and the Small Business Research Initiative.
Treasury told to fund higher academic salaries Universities should be given extra money to respond to market pressures in setting academic salaries, the Treasury has been told. PhD stipends should also be raised to match the average starting salaries of graduates and students should be allowed to set their own skills and training requirements. The... view more... (2002-04-17)
Musicians determine the boundaries of interpretation
Classical music listeners value a performance more if the interpretation of the music is consistent. In the opening bars the performer sets the tone with which he strongly limits the freedom for the rest of the performance. This is revealed in research carried out by Renee Timmers from the University of Nijmegen. The Nijmegen music psychologist... view more... (2002-03-18)
In the mood for cricket
How many runs professional batsmen score and how well the bowlers perform in county cricket matches depends on different aspects of their mood and how it changes during the match. It also depends on the mood of the team. This has not been shown before and suggests players could be helped to achieve more. view more (1998-12-03)
Simplicity is crucial to design optimization at nanoscale
MIT researchers who study the structure of protein-based materials with the aim of learning the key to their lightweight and robust strength have discovered that the particular arrangement of proteins that produces the sturdiest product is not the arrangement with the most built-in redundancy or the most complicated pattern. view more (2009-02-05)
Study examines testing model to predict and diagnose new cases of dementia
A report published by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the August 20 issue of JAMA suggests that measuring how much an individual's performance varies across several neuropsychological tests enhances the accuracy of predicting whether older adults will develop dementia. view more (2008-08-20)
Drug for erectile dysfunction improves heart function in young heart-disease patients
Heart function significantly improved in children and young adults with single-ventricle congenital heart disease who have had the Fontan operation following treatment with sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension, say researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. view more (2009-11-19)
Low grades, bad behavior? Siblings may be to blame, FSU study says
We all know the story of a man named Brady and the group that somehow formed a family. But if the iconic '70s sitcom about a "blended" family reflected reality, the Brady Bunch likely would have been dealing with much more than silly sibling squabbles. view more (2008-04-23)
Who's slowing you down?
You may not be aware of it - they might not be aware of it, but the people in your work environment might be slowing you down. view more (2008-02-21)
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