Hungarian artist László Moholy-Nagy often used industrial plastics in his artwork. Wikimedia CommonsBecause conservation scientists strive to shed light on an artist’s processes and materials choices, our work can be like that of a detective.
Using advanced scientific techniques, we have to analyze the physical and chemical...
It's an annual ritual, but commencement still has value.Commencement image via www.shutterstock.comWe have entered one of the most pleasant rites of spring and summer – commencement season.
As a teacher at the University of Oklahoma for more than 20 years, I attend our ceremonies once every three years as part of my faculty responsibilities....
A man undergoes "xenodiagnosis" for Chagas disease in the Argentine province of Corrientes. In this procedure, uninfected triatomine bugs feed on the blood of patients. Later examination of these insects may reveal parasites acquired from infected blood. German Pomar/ReutersAccording to an article in the Journal of the American Medical...
Just enjoying a sense of agency.Xof711, CC BY-NC-SAThe death of famed “daredevil” climber and base jumper Dean Potter has once again raised the idea that all high-risk sportspeople are hedonistic thrill seekers. Our research into extreme athletes shows this view is simplistic and wrong.
It’s about attitudes to risk. In his famous...
In environments where the ground itself is constantly shifting, breaking, and being reshaped, every component must be built to endure. Mining operations are among the most demanding in the industria...
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If you’re in business, you might have seen it before. A team of capable and smart people just suddenly slows down, and things start spiraling out of control. On paper, everything looks perfect, but ...
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Across Australia, a lot of tradies are busy. There’s no shortage of demand in industries like plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and building. But being busy doesn’t always mean running a smooth or...
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