5 opportunities for 21st century transport
The world is in the midst of unprecedented urbanization, with cities expected to hold 5.2 billion residents by 2050.
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Why do we love snack food?
Penn State food science experts study why we love chips, chocolate and other famous Pennsylvania foods ...
Promising Portfolios
Electronic portfolios may help academic officers plug gaps in their programs, advisers guide students to a degree, and graduates find employment
Urban farming is a hit with New York City college students
"New York City is the epicenter for urban agricultural innovation," says Nevin Cohen, assistant professor of environmental studies at The New School.
Europe’s Goce gravity satellite probes Earth’s mantle
Europe's Goce gravity satellite has provided striking new visualisations of the Earth's deep interior.
Northern mystery: Why are birds of the Arctic in decline?
With some species of Arctic birds experiencing steep drops in population and their prey also undergoing marked shifts ...
Google patents ad tech linking restaurant to taxi ride
Technology giant Google has patented a way of linking online ads to free or discounted taxi rides to the advertising restaurant, shop or entertainment venue.
Indian woman says gang-raped on orders of village court
A 20-year-old woman in eastern India was gang-raped by 13 men on the orders of a village court as punishment for having a relationship with a man from a different community, a senior police officer said on Thursday.
China’s 21st century challenge: Define your narrative or fall behind
If the 21st century belongs to China, as some have argued, then it is worth asking what the defining Chinese idea will be.
Don’t waste 2014 on green marketing spin
This year, many will opine endlessly and deliriously about the success of environmentalism in changing business.
