U of M researchers find ceiling height can affect how a person thinks, feels and acts
For years contractors, real estate agents and event planners have said that whether building, buying or planning an event, a higher or vaulted ceiling is always better. view more (2007-04-26)
Woman professor shatters "glass ceiling"
Randle, from the University of Wales, Swansea, argues, "The glass ceiling concept is not constructive because it implants unnecessary preconceptions [and] persuades women to expect to be unfairly treated." Instead, she blames the imbalance on the differing attributes and aspirations of men and women at work together. Men, she says, are more... view more... (1999-09-07)
'Sistine Chapel of the Ice Age' found at Creswell Crags
A team of researchers led by the University of Sheffield and supported by English Heritage have found eighty 13,000-year-old carvings in limestone rock of Church Hole Cave, at Creswell Crags in Nottinghamshire. The carvings are a unique find and form the most elaborate cave art ceiling in the world. The carvings, which appear on the ceiling of the... view more... (2004-07-13)
Weight discrimination could contribute to the glass ceiling effect for women, study finds
Weight discrimination appears to add to the glass ceiling effect for women, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University scholar. view more (2009-04-08)
Robotic Revolution
A revolutionary new concept in robotics which would give disabled people greater independence has been developed by an expert at Staffordshire University. The Flexibot is being developed by a team led by Professor Mike Topping from the Centre for Rehabilitation Robotics. According to Mike the snake-like device can perform an array of tasks... view more... (2001-02-22)
'Suction climbing' and Vertical Cycling at TU Delft
Invitation to the final of the design contest at Mechanical Engineering 'Suction climbing' and Vertical Cycling at TU Delft Students that climb along walls and ceilings like geckos, or that ride a bike up a cable. This can be seen at TU Delft on 7 June 2002, during the annual design contest at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. "At this... view more... (2002-06-04)
Stalagmites May Predict Next Big One along the New Madrid Seismic Zone
Small white stalagmites lining caves in the Midwest may help scientists chronicle the history of the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) - and even predict when the next big earthquake may strike. view more (2008-09-26)
Scientists formulate a heat wave survival guide
Scientists from Imperial College London have found a simple solution to city dwellers' despair as temperatures soar during summer heat waves. In a bid to cool down they have to learn how to ventilate and cool rooms by using windows and the building properly. view more (2003-08-06)
Spiders make best ever Post-it notes
Scientists have found that the way spiders stick to ceilings could be the key to making Post-it® notes that don't fall off - even when they are wet. A team from Germany and Switzerland have made the first detailed examinations of a jumping spider's 'foot' and have discovered that a molecular force sticks the spider to almost anything. The... view more... (2004-04-15)
Moderate amounts of protein per meal found best for building muscle
For thousands of years, people have believed that eating large amounts of protein made it easier to build bigger, stronger muscles. Take Milo of Croton, the winner of five consecutive Olympic wrestling championships in the sixth century BC: If ancient writers are to be believed, he built his crushing strength in part by consuming 20 pounds of meat... view more... (2009-10-27)
EC Funding Boost For Revolutionary Robot
Staffordshire University is leading a pan-European project worth £2.5 million to develop a revolutionary concept in robotic engineering which will give disabled people greater freedom. The Flexibot is the brainchild of Professor Mike Topping and his team which is based at the University's Centre for Rehabilitation Robotics. A world-wide... view more... (2001-06-11)
Bunk beds pose dangers to kids and adults
Bunk bed-related injuries are not an issue of concern solely for parents of young children according to a study conducted by investigators at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. view more (2008-06-02)
A Victory For Affirmative Action (p 1)
This week's editorial welcomes the recent US Supreme Court's decision to uphold an American law school's policy of affirmative action to increase the proportion of students from ethnic minorities. Considering the implications of the Supreme Court's decision, the editorial comments: 'The Association of American Medical Colleges' President Jordan J... view more... (2003-07-02)
Early Promise For Stroke Patients Given
A preliminary study published in this week’s issue of THE LANCET suggests that the neurotransmitter precursor levodopa used in combination with physiotherapy could improve motor recovery for patients after stroke. Hemiplegia (paralysis to one side of the body) causes functional disability after stroke. Physiotherapy used to be the only way... view more... (2001-09-05)
Adapting air travel to ease its impact on the environment
Climate change and the future of air travel view more (2005-01-25)
Earth's first rainforest unearthed
A spectacular fossilised forest has transformed our understanding of the ecology of the Earth's first rainforests. It is 300 million years old. view more (2007-04-23)
Our planet is star of the Earth and Space Expo
Visiting the Earth and Space Expo in Brussels is like nowhere else on Earth - you even take what seems like a walk through the sky to get inside! During the weekend upwards of 9000 visitors made the journey to experience a wide range of displays, interactive exhibits and breathtaking space-based views of our planet. Those entering the Expo, at... view more... (2005-02-15)
Evaluation metrics proposed for firefighter thermal imagers
Firefighters are starting to recognize the potential usefulness of thermal imagers or infrared cameras for saving property and lives. view more (2005-12-27)
Heat-treated wood - material of the future
Heat-treated wood is a new, ecological wood product, which main advantage is the ecological method of manufacture. When wood is exposed to high temperatures (200°C or more), its properties change significantly. Sugars inside the wood break up into a form, which rot fungi cannot use. What is more, natural protective compounds in the wood are... view more... (2001-05-11)
Rocket technology retards combustibility
Every fire is literally a red-hot situation. While wood is a popular building material, it also has the disadvantage of being an excellent fuel. Intumescent coatings (from the Latin intumescere, to swell up) can help to delay the combustion of wood. Above a specific temperature, these protective coatings form a soft, carbonaceous foam that shields... view more... (2003-04-24)
|
|
