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One defining characteristic of the Net Generation is that it thrives on feedback. Just as they are used to checking their progress on leader boards when playing video games, so Net Geners want to keep close tabs on their performance at work, too. This can be a problem for managers who may be badgered weekly - even daily - for appraisal by eager young members of staff.
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Artificial bone marrow that can continuously make red and white blood cells has been created in a University of Michigan lab.
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Researchers can monitor drug distribution and perform medical diagnostics rapidly using a new 3D imaging technique.
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Environmental research at colleges and universities isnt just scientific anymore. Increasingly, scientists are taking an approach to their work that includes more than laboratory analysis.
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A survey conducted by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that while scientists are disposed to assist in criminal investigations, they often fear working with law enforcement agencies.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should examine whether combined exposures to chemicals known as phthalates could cause adverse health effects in humans, says a new report from the National Research Council. In addition, this analysis, called a cumulative risk assessment, should consider other chemicals that could potentially cause the same health effects as phthalates, instead of focusing on chemicals that are similar in structure, which is EPA's current practice. Furthermore, EPA should consider using the recommended approach for future cumulative risk assessments on other kinds of chemicals.
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Duke University and United States Army scientists have found that a cheap and nontoxic sunburn and diaper rash preventative can be made to produce brilliant light best suited to the human eye.
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USC and Cambridge biologists measure expression of chosen gene at every point and time of a flys life. The method has potential applications for a wide range of experiments across many species.
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The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) has quickly responded to the needs of its members as they weather the current economic storm.
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New NIST GC Retention Index (RI) Database Enables Gas Chromatographers to Quickly and Easily Search and Compare Compounds
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Struggling to reinvigorate its business, Merck & Co. has embarked on what CEO Richard T. Clark calls a "science-based diversification strategy."
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More comprehensive plan needed to assess risks of the technology.
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