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Electric SUV, fresh off the printer

A project of the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Laboratory, this 3D-printed concept house can send power its own electric vehicle, and the vehicle can return the favor.

First published by Kevin | October 11, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Coral reefs endangered by bleaching in global event, researchers say

For the third time since records have been kept, the world is experiencing a global coral bleaching event.

First published by | October 8, 2015 | Environment | 0 responses

Probe captures Pluto’s blue hazes

The New Horizons mission has returned its first colour image of Pluto's atmospheric hazes and shows them to have a blue tinge.

First published by | October 8, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

What $20M Can’t Buy

A New York State judge has rejected a request by Paul Smith's College to change its name to the Joan Weill-Paul Smith’s College ...

First published by | October 8, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

University of Texas debates guns on campus after Oregon shooting

A law to allow guns in more places at the University of Texas system would increase the danger on campuses ...

First published by | October 8, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

Ohio State marketing deal puts university logo next to beer brands

In 2008, Ohio State University sent representatives to bars, restaurants and stores around town to take down posters and signs that included an OSU logo along with beer ads and football schedules.

First published by | October 8, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

Only one in four new degree courses attracts enough students, study suggests

Barely one in four new courses launched by UK universities recruits a “viable” first cohort of students, a study suggests.

First published by | October 8, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

Nanjing Sifang Art Park: An architectural wonderland hidden in a Chinese forest

In 2003, nearly two dozen of the biggest names in international and Chinese architecture were invited to this bamboo-clad patch of mountain on the outskirts of the ancient Chinese capital of Nanjing.

First published by | October 7, 2015 | Social Change | 0 responses

Hong Kong minorities ‘marginalised’ in school

Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong are "marginalised" by the education system,

First published by | October 7, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

‘Revolution in Higher Education’

Richard DeMillo is a scholar of the evolution of higher education and a proponent of change.

First published by | October 7, 2015 | Education | 0 responses