Recent Articles
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Thinking spatially: How GIS changes the way we plan cities
Lucy Wallwork Science & Technology"Data is the new oil." That goes for how our cities work as much as any other industry. GIS data adds a new spatial dimension to data sets, helping us understand the importance of location in the meaning of the data around us. And it is set to become a key source of data for city planners.
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Apple delivers ‘one more thing’ with iPhone X
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyAfter his return to the company in the 1990s, late Apple CEO Steve Jobs had a habit of getting most of the way through his Apple Event keynote addresses before coming to a natural stopping point, only to state that there was "one more thing" he wished to announce.
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Using lasers to detect heart attack and stroke
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareCardiovascular disease (CVD) from atherosclerosis accounts for 29 percent of deaths worldwide and ranks second only to infectious and parasitic disease. Deaths from CVD are often premature, and millions of nonfatal events result in disability.
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Creating a culture of productive meetings
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDid you know meetings can actually be productive? This is not fake news. As leaders, it is up to us to ensure all the meetings within our organization are an efficient and effective use of staff time.
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Hurricanes leave their mark on schools, kids
Bambi Majumdar EducationWhen hurricanes tear through a region, they leave a visible path of destruction that's easy to capture on camera. More difficult to picture is the mark they leave on the people whose lives have been disrupted. This is especially true when it comes to children in school.
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A spotlight on violence against nurses
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationNurses have consistently suffered the slings and arrows of their professional service to society. As frontline healthcare workers, nurses are frequently the targets of belligerent (and often violent) patients and families, not to mention irate physicians and fellow nurses intent on bullying their nurse brethren.
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Golf Q&A: Texas Tech’s Hurly Long and Greg Sands
Patrick DunnTexas Tech senior Hurly Long followed up setting the course record at Pebble Beach last Saturday by claiming the individual Carmel Cup title the following day. Long, originally from Mannheim, Germany, shot three rounds under 70 over the weekend — including his record-setting 61 — to set a new Texas Tech three-round scoring record. It did not come easy, though.
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Harvey, Irma leave impact on travel industry
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEyes were glued to TV screens as the nation watched the devastation Hurricane Harvey caused in Texas in late August. Right in its wake came record-setting Hurricane Irma, causing trouble from the Virgin Islands up to Atlanta.
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As legalization spreads, marijuana use rises among college students
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMany parents who recently dropped off their college students at dorms and apartments across the country worry about drugs — and rightly so. The use of marijuana by college students is increasing, and its use is increasing at a faster pace in those states where recreational marijuana use is legal.
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5 tips for getting the most from your pharmacy CE conferences
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalHow valuable have the last few pharmacy continuing education conferences been to your practice? Those of us who have been attending such conferences for decades understand that some are interesting. Others are not. A cramped room and uninspiring speaker can make you feel like you wasted your money, not to mention your time.