Category: Phys.org

University of Toronto researchers are investigating exposure to second-hand—and even third-hand—marijuana smoke in homes, including the…

Kids learn more than just dates and facts when listening to historical fiction, according to new study

Teaching history to elementary students is stereotypically a straightforward affair, heavily weighted with names, dates and…

Researchers create real estate market assessment tool

A group of UBC Okanagan researchers is trying to take the mathematical mystery out of what…

Sierra squirrels find their niche amid a changing climate

As the climate changes, many species are expected to adjust where and how they live. Some…

Researchers discuss how to make universities safer environments for everyone

A major goal of most universities is to create a recruitment and hiring process that is…

Offering employees rewards that pay it forward can help motivate them to achieve more

As workplace practices continue to shift, organizations are finding inventive ways to keep their employees motivated…

EPA proposal takes on health risks near US chemical plants

In what could prove a significant move for communities facing air pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency…

Researchers clear the way for well-rounded view of cellular defects

Amrinder Nain is an associate professor in the Virginia Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering, but he…

Improving catalytic activity by using strong metal support interactions and defect sites