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UK’s poorest children less likely to understand of personal finances
A "sizeable" gap in the financial knowledge of children, depending on which socio-economic group they come from, has been identified in a new study of more than 3,700 UK families, led by UCL researchers.
A "sizeable" gap in the financial knowledge of children, depending on which socio-economic group they come from, has been identified in a new study of more than 3,700 UK families, led by UCL researchers.
Speaking up for the annoying fruit fly
Andreas Prokop , University of Manchester Fruit flies can be truly annoying when they are buzzing around your living room or landing in your wine. But we have much to thank these tiny nuisances for - they revolutionised biological and medical science. Flies and mosquitoes both belong to Diptera , the group of insects that have only two wings (from the Greek meaning two and pteron meaning wing).
Andreas Prokop , University of Manchester Fruit flies can be truly annoying when they are buzzing around your living room or landing in your wine. But we have much to thank these tiny nuisances for - they revolutionised biological and medical science. Flies and mosquitoes both belong to Diptera , the group of insects that have only two wings (from the Greek meaning two and pteron meaning wing).
The recovered music that told the story of Dutch revolutionaries over 200 years ago
Around 1800, political and social unrest swept through Western Europe. The Netherlands, or more correctly, the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, was also the scene of civil war and coups.
Around 1800, political and social unrest swept through Western Europe. The Netherlands, or more correctly, the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, was also the scene of civil war and coups.
Mars in color and with new details
20 Years of the Mars Express Spacecraft: Planetologists at Freie Universität Berlin Publish Global Color Mosaic of Mars with Never Before Seen Details Exactly 20 years ago, the European space probe ,,Mars Express" was launched to Earth's "red" neighboring planet.
20 Years of the Mars Express Spacecraft: Planetologists at Freie Universität Berlin Publish Global Color Mosaic of Mars with Never Before Seen Details Exactly 20 years ago, the European space probe ,,Mars Express" was launched to Earth's "red" neighboring planet.
’His mathematical intelligence was unparalleled’
John von Neumann was one of the most important mathematicians and computer pioneers of the 20th century - and an ETH alumnus.
John von Neumann was one of the most important mathematicians and computer pioneers of the 20th century - and an ETH alumnus.
TU/e students use little iron balls to safely store and transport hydrogen
SOLID hopes to build a demo in the port of Rotterdam by 2027. TU/e student team SOLID has developed an alternative technique that enables the safe storage and transport of hydrogen (specifically; the energy from hydrogen).
SOLID hopes to build a demo in the port of Rotterdam by 2027. TU/e student team SOLID has developed an alternative technique that enables the safe storage and transport of hydrogen (specifically; the energy from hydrogen).
Western mini-satellite to launch aboard SpaceX as second mission spreads its wings
The first ever miniature satellite, or CubeSat , built by a Western team is set for liftoff in Florida tomorrow and will provide students with an opportunity to learn first-hand about space mission development.
The first ever miniature satellite, or CubeSat , built by a Western team is set for liftoff in Florida tomorrow and will provide students with an opportunity to learn first-hand about space mission development.
What the Ben Roberts-Smith judgement says about defamation law
Professor David Rolph from the Sydney Law School unpacks two key questions from the high-profile defamation trial brought by the decorated Australian soldier.
Professor David Rolph from the Sydney Law School unpacks two key questions from the high-profile defamation trial brought by the decorated Australian soldier.
New PhDs ready to take on the big challenges
Waterloo celebrates a new cohort of doctoral graduates at 2023 Spring Convocation University Relations Completing a PhD is at once the end and the beginning of a journey of exploration and discovery in a student's academic career.
Waterloo celebrates a new cohort of doctoral graduates at 2023 Spring Convocation University Relations Completing a PhD is at once the end and the beginning of a journey of exploration and discovery in a student's academic career.
Latest papers in the MIoIR Working Papers Series
Check out the two latest papers in the MIOIR Working Paper Series first by Jakob Edler and by Elvira Uyarra, Kieron Flanagan and Iris Wanzenböck.
Check out the two latest papers in the MIOIR Working Paper Series first by Jakob Edler and by Elvira Uyarra, Kieron Flanagan and Iris Wanzenböck.
Leipzig University submits three draft proposals for Clusters of Excellence
News from To strengthen its cutting-edge research, Leipzig University submitted three draft proposals yesterday (Wednesday, 31 May 2023) in the Clusters of Excellence funding line in the second competition phase of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments.
News from To strengthen its cutting-edge research, Leipzig University submitted three draft proposals yesterday (Wednesday, 31 May 2023) in the Clusters of Excellence funding line in the second competition phase of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments.
Researching diabetes and pancreatic cancer with miniature organs
NewIn: Matthias Hebrok In this issue of "NewIn," we introduce Matthias Hebrok. The professor of Applied Stem Cell and Organoid Systems and director of the new TUM Center for Organoid Systems (COS) creates organ-like structures from stem cells.
NewIn: Matthias Hebrok In this issue of "NewIn," we introduce Matthias Hebrok. The professor of Applied Stem Cell and Organoid Systems and director of the new TUM Center for Organoid Systems (COS) creates organ-like structures from stem cells.
In a First, Caltech’s Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space
A space solar power prototype that was launched into orbit in January is operational and has demonstrated its ability to wirelessly transmit power in space and to beam detectable power to Earth for the first time.
A space solar power prototype that was launched into orbit in January is operational and has demonstrated its ability to wirelessly transmit power in space and to beam detectable power to Earth for the first time.
University of Vienna to lead new 4-year EU project on nature-based therapies
The goal is a collection of open-access Nature-based Therapy Guides for different stakeholders, practitioners and policy makers Led by researchers at the University of Vienna, today sees the start of a new 4-year Horizon Europe project investigating the benefits and challenges of nature-based therapies for a range of physical and mental health issues.
The goal is a collection of open-access Nature-based Therapy Guides for different stakeholders, practitioners and policy makers Led by researchers at the University of Vienna, today sees the start of a new 4-year Horizon Europe project investigating the benefits and challenges of nature-based therapies for a range of physical and mental health issues.
House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to ’knocking through’
Cambridge architects are inviting visitors to the London Design Biennale to experience a prototype home constructed with flexible wooden partition walls which can be shifted to meet the changing needs of residents.
Cambridge architects are inviting visitors to the London Design Biennale to experience a prototype home constructed with flexible wooden partition walls which can be shifted to meet the changing needs of residents.
How Fiber-Optic Sensing and New Materials Could Reduce the Cost of Floating Offshore Wind
Yuxin Wu (Courtesy of Yuxin Wu) In shallow waters, offshore wind turbines are fixed to the ocean floor. However, in deep water areas where winds are typically stronger and have the capacity to reap more than double the energy , floating offshore wind turbines must be moored to the seabed where the ocean is too deep for fixed structures.
Yuxin Wu (Courtesy of Yuxin Wu) In shallow waters, offshore wind turbines are fixed to the ocean floor. However, in deep water areas where winds are typically stronger and have the capacity to reap more than double the energy , floating offshore wind turbines must be moored to the seabed where the ocean is too deep for fixed structures.
Smiles and jokes help good managers boost hotel staff performance
Using humour can help managers encourage hotel staff to provide guests with better service. Hotel managers who share a smile and a joke with their teams are more likely to see staff 'going the extra mile' when engaging with customers, a new study reveals. Using humour has the effect of raising team energy and prompting more positive staff behaviour towards guests - particularly among 'less-traditional' workers and employees who prefer to have different experiences.
Using humour can help managers encourage hotel staff to provide guests with better service. Hotel managers who share a smile and a joke with their teams are more likely to see staff 'going the extra mile' when engaging with customers, a new study reveals. Using humour has the effect of raising team energy and prompting more positive staff behaviour towards guests - particularly among 'less-traditional' workers and employees who prefer to have different experiences.
Campus WATERLOO - Jun 2
Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
Environment - Jun 2
Berkeley Talks transcript: Climate grief: Embracing loss as a catalyst for regeneration
Berkeley Talks transcript: Climate grief: Embracing loss as a catalyst for regeneration