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Illuminating Oil Fields: Shedding Light to Enhance Sustainability
There is a staggeringly long list of things that can go wrong during the complex operation of an oil field.
One of the most common problems is spills of the salty brine that’s a toxic byproduct of pumping oil. Another is over- or…
Long-Term Study of U.S. Census Data Reveals Most Work is New Work
In 1900, Orville and Wilbur Wright listed their occupations as “Merchant, bicycle” on the U.S. census form. Three years later, they made their famous first airplane flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. So, on the next U.S. census, in 1910,…
HKUST Bolsters Campus EV Charging Infrastructure to Foster Sustainability
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is investing up to HK$40 million to upgrade 30% of its total parking space with charging capability and related software support for electric vehicles (EV). The initiative aims to…
Australia’s Path to Gender Equality: A Structural and Significant Journey
High rates of violence, a growing gender pay gap and public attitudes are still just some of the many challenges Australia faces in its ongoing fight for gender equality, according to one of the nation’s leading voices on women’s rights.…
Forest Regeneration Projects Falling Short in Offsetting Carbon Emissions, Study Finds
Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia’s carbon offset scheme have had negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, new research from The Australian…
ANU Establishes New Institute to Drive Progress in First Nations Gender Equality
A new institute at The Australian National University (ANU) will advance the voices of First Nations women and girls and help improve the policies and structures shaping the lives of First Nations people.
The Wiyi Yani U Thangani First…
Breakthrough Gene Discovery Provides Hope for Australians Battling Chronic Skin Disease
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis – a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes patients to develop red, scaly and itchy patches across their…
Northwestern University: Approximately 1.2 Billion People Faced Water Insecurity in the Previous…
As populations around the world grapple with water security challenges that threaten lives, livelihoods and political stability, this year’s World Water Day on March 22 highlights the ways in which water can be a resource that not only…
Northwestern University Achieves ENERGY STAR’s Highest Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
Northwestern University has received the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it became the first university to receive the…
IIM Sambalpur Invites Applications for MBA for Working Professionals (2024-2026) from Delhi Campus
Sambalpur, April 1st, 2024: IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions, is offering an MBA Degree Program for Working Professionals (2024-2026) from its Delhi Campus, the heart of India and close to the business, political,…