A University of Iowa Study Just Gave You Another Reason to be Nice at Work
Science says you should be friendly toward your co-workers because it promotes this one important side effect that can help the entire company......»»
A university embraces innovation and the future of work
hen students study homeland security at St. John’s University, they don’t rely on textbooks alone. They do a virtual reality simulation at the school’s Homeland Security Lab, where they dissect cases... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Cell Phones Might Be Causing Horns to Grow on Young People’s Skulls: Study
Reason #7,342 to take a technological break from time to time. Well, this is terrifying. Researchers at the University of th.....»»
The Gun Control Laws That Are Most Likely to Work Are Not About Banning Weapons, Study Says
A new study from researchers at Boston University finds three types of laws that reduce state homicide rates. Banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines are not among them......»»
UGA Law School expanding in Atlanta
The University of Georgia Law School is expanding its offerings in Atlanta. UGA’s School of Law will offer a Master in the Study of Law program in Atlanta beginning this fall. “In today’s highly regulated, legislated and litigated work env.....»»
Jonathan Aberman: We know noncitizen workers have huge role in local economy. A new study shows just how much.
A study on the role of non-U.S. citizens in our region’s work force was released last week by the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. At a time when a lot of emotion surrounds the treatment of immigrants, I valued the opportu.....»»
More women are watching male-on-male porn — and the reason why is surprisingly empowering
Comedy Central. A recent study done at the University of Leicester found that women are proportionally more likely than men to watch male-on-male porn. Gay male porn was the second.....»»
Pitt professor earns $1.5 million to study potential uses of magnetism with cells
Researcher Warren Ruder, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, received a $1.5 million New Innovation Award from the National Institute of Health for his work on the possibility of genetically engi.....»»
Trump: weakness in China economy gives Beijing incentive for trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that trade talks with China were going very well and that weakness in the Chinese economy gave Beijing a reason to work toward a deal......»»
Trump: Weakness in China economy gives Beijing incentive for trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that trade talks with China were going very well and that weakness in the Chinese economy gave Beijing a reason to work toward a deal......»»
Trump: Weakness in economy gives China incentive for trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that trade talks with China were going very well and that weakness in the Chinese economy gave Beijing a reason to work toward a deal......»»
A $300 billion tax break meant to raise wages is instead being used to automate work, study says
The study by researchers at Duke University and Grinnell College strongly suggests that businesses’ equipment investments aren’t helping workers become more productive but rather replacing the workers entirely......»»
University of Memphis faculty see great opportunity from historic scholarship
Deborah Tollefsen, the dean of U of M’s Graduate School: "Students who study with us are likely to stay in Memphis, and this has a direct impact on the local economy.".....»»
Cover Story: A home for innovation at University of Hawaii
University leaders reflect on RISE’s first year and their goals for the live-work-learn center......»»
North County track project stalls over costs; councilwoman says fight isn"t over
St. Louis County leaders say $40 million allocated for the project isn't nearly enough to make it work, but its biggest proponent disagrees and is seeking further study......»»
Arizona cities among most stressful places for workers, study reveals
Phoenix, Glendale and Tucson are among the 50 most stressful cities to work in the country, and Scottsdale also joined in the rankings for one metric......»»
Paying people to get vaccinated might work – but is it ethical?
Ultimately, a well-designed vaccination incentive can help save lives and need not keep the ethicists up at night. A Boston University behavioral scientist and ethicist weighs in......»»
An HR exec at the childcare provider Bright Horizons says the future of work rests on supporting working parents
Employees want flexibility and emergency childcare. "If they can't get it from their organization, they'll go next door," Maribeth Bearfield said. BI Graphics A CDC study on Rhode I.....»»
Where is Chicago losing its iconic two-, three- and four-flats? Check out our maps to find out.
Between 2013 and 2019 Chicago lost 11,775 units in two-, three- and four-flats, according to a new study from DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies. T.....»»
Where is Chicago losing its iconic two, three and four flats? Check out our maps to find out
Between 2013 and 2019 Chicago lost 11,775 units in two, three and four flats according to a new study from DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Stu.....»»
With ability to work remotely during pandemic, thousands left big cities to be near family in smaller ones, study shows
According to a study and data from the U.S. Census Bureau, thousands of people migrated ou.....»»