‘Evidence is crucial’ for philanthropists to determine charity donations says new research
Research from the University of Birmingham has concluded that the process of giving to charity has to be grounded in evidence rather than reaction.
Higher employee performance with charitable donation rewards instead of cash rewards
As workplace practices continue to shift, organizations are finding inventive ways to keep their employees motivated and committed to reaching their goals.
From L.A. to Taiwan, USC students hunt down insects to better understand ecology
A few minutes into conversation with Julie Hopper, a lecturer in environmental studies and biological sciences at the USC Dornsife College of Letters...
Large ponds can cool cities, but small ones can make temperatures and pollution worse,...
A new study shows that large bodies of water in urban areas can be effective at removing pollutants and heat from cities, but smaller ones can actually make the problem of the ‘heat island effect’ worse.
Bioengineers capture the quirky beauty of biology in their art
The imaginations and technical skills of researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) have been unleashed...
Motor neuron disease treatments a step closer
Research at The University of Queensland could eventually help develop viable treatments - and ultimately a cure - for motor neuron disease (MND).
UW jumps two spots to No. 8 in US News Best Global Universities ranking
The University of Washington moved up two spots to No. 8 on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities rankings, released Tuesday.
Ivey initiative maps out path towards net zero for firms
Climate change is increasingly a major consideration for business leaders as they plan for future investment and work to improve their firm’s competitiveness.
Observing Dusty Galaxies in the Early Universe
Astronomers are getting a look at the dusty part of the distant universe with a huge field of telescopes in the high, dry Atacama desert of Chile.
University of Waikato’s engineering programme in China recognised as an award-winning collaboration
The University of Waikato’s undergraduate cooperative engineering programme at the Hebei University of Science and Technology (HEBUST) has been awarded the title of Exemplary Cooperative Education Programme in the Hebei Province, China.
