Recent Articles
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Will Porsche’s 919 Evo break the ‘Green Hell’ track record?
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn May 1983, young German driver Stefan Bellof piloted his Porsche 956 around the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes, 11.13 seconds in qualifying for the Nürburgring 1,000-kilometer race as part of that year's World Sportscar Championship. The mark established a track record for the "Green Hell" that still stands today.
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Make math class awesome for all students
Savanna Flakes EducationIf we make math relevant (connected to everyday concepts and the real world), differentiate rigorous instruction (inquiry, project, problem-based vs. route memorization and process checklist) and engage learners with various learning modalities (using manipulatives and interactive games), we can make math fun for all students.
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Smarter mobile health for addiction recovery
Christina Thielst Mental HealthcareSocial and mobile health tools are making a significant impact on consumer health and wellness. They have played an important role in efforts to break care processes free from the confines of hospital and clinic walls and to activate consumers. Their engaging features support consumers in self-management activities, helping them to understand and act upon relevant information for better health.
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Simple tips for managing older employees
Ryan Clark Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWith people today working further into their lives and retiring later, the workforce has begun to age noticeably. This leads to real situations in which younger managers are tasked with supervising direct reports who are much older than they are.
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3-D printing plastic development highlights
Don Rosato Engineering3-D printing parts manufacturing is definitely coming of age in a way that's highly disruptive to traditional manufacturing. Global expenditures from the recent February Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo on desktop and industrial printers will grow from $12 billion in 2017 to $25 billion by 2022.
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The daily teacher struggle when faced with declining wages
Brian Stack EducationIt is starting to become the norm for teachers to seek out other forms of income to make up lost ground from low teacher salaries that plague many schools from coast to coast.
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5 tips and tricks to create better Instagram Story content
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingIf your business is like most, your organic reach on Facebook just continues to drop. On Instagram, your engagement may not be what it used to be either because posts are no longer displayed in chronological order.
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Barbers and beauticians can play a key role in healthcare
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareResearch is showing that barbers, hairdressers and cosmetologists in the grooming and beauty industries can be part of an effective team providing health education, health awareness and preventative services. A recent study found that awareness and services can be particularly effective when healthcare professionals are working with the barbers involved.
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The unique nutrient requirements of cats
Alexandra Rankovic and Dr. Jennifer Adolphe Pet CareIt's no secret that people love their cats. Today, cats are considered the world's most popular pet. However, when compared to dogs, cats have unique nutritional and dietary requirements that require special attention. These requirements stem from the cat's evolution from its strictly carnivorous ancestors and the nutrients supplied to them through the consumption of animal tissue.
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Know your priorities when choosing a semi‑automatic shotgun
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureBuying a semi-automatic shotgun for your wing and clays shooting could be more complicated than you think. Beyond affordability, cosmetics and gauge, the biggest difference between them is the type of system used to cycle shells for your next shot — something that’s difficult to determine just by its appearance on the dealer's shelf.