Recent Articles
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New blood test could replace biopsies in predicting heart transplant rejection
Karen Zabel Medical & Allied HealthcareFor years, tissue biopsy has been regarded as the gold standard for predicting the potential for heart transplant rejection, but now researchers from Stanford say they've developed a blood test that is able to predict rejection weeks or even months earlier than that technique.
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UIL basketball becomes latest state tournament to leave Austin
Chuck Cox Sports & FitnessThe young, brash kid and his loud music have finally driven the old man out of town. Because of an annual conflict with the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference, next season's University Interscholastic League state basketball tournaments will not be played in Austin for the first time since 1921.
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Affluent are browsing online, but are they buying?
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesSmartphones and tablets have transformed the ways consumers are shopping. But market research experts say technology has had little impact on the buying habits among affluent consumers and purchasers of luxury goods.
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The Flying Circus: The submarine
Garth Wallace Recreation & LeisureCOPA eFlight presents another weekly excerpt from "The Flying Circus," a fun book by Canadian aviation humorist and former COPA publisher Garth Wallace. "The Flying Circus" is a fictional account of the madcap escapades of two instructors who start their own flying school armed with loads of enthusiasm, but little business sense and no money.
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Scottish government plans to turn around Prestwick
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotivePrestwick Airport near Glasgow, Scotland, is a unique operation. After years of decline and losses under its previous owners, the airport looks set to receive 10 million pounds in funding from the Scottish government to ensure its future.
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Summertime water safety: Tips for boating
Ryan Clark Recreation & LeisureWith summer making its presence felt across the United States, people are turning toward the water's edge — whether ocean beaches, lakes or pools — for both relief and entertainment. Unfortunately, statistics dictate that the more people approach the water, the greater the possibility for harm and danger.
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STEM education growing, but still has room for improvement
Suzanne Mason EducationThe revival of interest in STEM education started with the national Educate to Innovate campaign in 2009. Five years later, the revival is still in its infant steps, and it still has room to grow in both diversity and innovation.
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Do you have the right focus?
Adrian Davis Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTypically, 80 percent of your profitability comes from 20 percent of your accounts. Yet, if you are like most businesses, you spread your attention across 100 percent of your accounts while you scramble to acquire even more. Salespeople often hunt for business, which provides some reward in the short term, but ultimately, is bad for your business.
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Intelligent efficiency for new homes and buildings
Bambi Majumdar Construction & Building MaterialsAccording to economist Jeremy Rifkin, we are right on the brink of a new revolution based on the dynamic convergence of telecommunications, mobile technology, the Internet and energy. Rifkin calls this the "new economic paradigm for the 21st century," which will completely change the way we communicate, live and do business.
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A heady study: Can football helmets reduce risk of concussion?
Dorothy L. Tengler Sports & FitnessOf all sports, football holds the highest incidence of concussion. Although collisions are an essential part of the sport, intentionally caused helmet-to-helmet collisions are now banned in most football leagues. Safety concerns include head trauma, repeated concussions, spinal cord injuries and even death. But these helmet collisions continue to occur.