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Researchers found that women form hierarchies among themselves in a more democratic style, waiting to establish relationships before forming structures. This challenges the notion that women are uncomfortable with hierarchical environments and instead highlights their ability to gather power slowly and carefully.
The Kavli gift will enhance program flexibility and accommodate more scientists due to the institute's growing popularity. UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang praises the gift, calling it a 'lasting impact' on the scientific community.
Kilkelly's research explores the historical performances of jazz-tap dancing, considering constructions of gender, race, class, and sexuality. She aims to increase appreciation for tap dancing as a valuable art form revealing American culture.
The total number of living species is uncertain due to uneven taxonomic coverage and statistical barriers. Alroy estimates that one in five currently used species names may be invalid, posing a critical issue for species at risk of extinction.
Researchers at the University of Florida found that undercharged air conditioners use more electricity, leading to increased energy bills. They estimate that consumers can recover the cost of charging their systems in three months by simply topping off the charge.
Global e-commerce growth is expected to significantly impact the transport industry, leading to a 50-100% increase in intercity freight trips and air travel by 2005. This shift is driven by increasing customer expectations for 'right now' deliveries and the need for more flexible, fragmented, and on-demand transport services.
Cornell University Library is exploring the idea of creating permanent digital archives for scholarly journals, known as Project Harvest. The project aims to address concerns about preserving literature that is now being distributed in electronic form.
The National Science Board will convene an open session on October 19, 2020, at the National Science Foundation. The agenda includes swearing-in of new members, review of minutes from August 2000, and discussion of NSF planning issues such as the Mathematics Initiative and stipends.
NASA has awarded four small businesses 90-day contracts to develop concepts and requirements for a potential backup capability to provide access to the International Space Station. The study aims to enhance the station's operational flexibility by launching within a week if primary delivery methods are unavailable.
A recent study by Dr. Mani Subramani and Eric A. Walden found that Internet firms can earn almost double the profits of brick-and-mortar firms through partnerships. This is due to their ability to form strong relationships with partners, increasing investment and output value.
A new study by Cornell University's Randall Peterson suggests that all small groups can function more efficiently by limiting free speech. When members have the opportunity to express their opinions, they are more likely to feel the decision-making process is fair, but excessive voice can stymie progress.
Researchers at Ohio State University found that intervention and participation techniques led to successful decisions 90% of the time, but were used in only 13% and 16% of cases respectively. Meanwhile, managers relied on less effective tactics like issuing edicts, which was used in nearly 40% of cases.
The U.S. Geological Survey presents a forum on reducing losses from natural disasters, featuring California's experience in earthquake risk management and mitigation. The event aims to share lessons learned from the Northridge earthquake of 1994 and explore potential models for nationwide disaster reduction plans.
A study of small hardware stores found that independent retailers outperformed franchise-affiliated ones in high-competition environments. Independent stores focused on providing knowledge-intensive service, which helped them thrive despite strong competition.
A study by Dr. Yannis Bakos finds that electronic marketplaces will favor buyers over sellers in the long run, reducing prices and increasing competition. However, sellers can counter this threat by focusing on product features rather than prices and differentiating their products.