Higher-education institutions are overspending on renovations and new facilities that they hope will boost enrollment, but experts say this plan could lead to financial crisis.
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Robot farmers have successfully planted and harvested barley by themselves
Robot-ran farms have the potential to increase efficiency in the agriculture industry.
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This company is trying to disrupt the braces industry and dentists are fighting back
SmileDirectClub offers to straighten your teeth at a fraction of the cost of braces, without a visit to the dentist. But orthodontists claim the company has endangered the oral health of tens of thousands of people.
Water 3.0 solves problem of microplastics and pharmaceuticals in wastewater
Last week, Lund University reported that microplastics cross the blood-brain barrier to accumulate in the brains of fish, and this build-up may be related to behavioral disorders in fish, including slower eating and less exploration of their environments.
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Futuristic airless tire is 3D printed, won’t go flat or need replacement
Futuristic airless tire is 3D printed, won’t go flat or need replacement.
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The next big thing in beer is being a small taproom
Medusa Brewing Company co-founder Keith Sullivan checks on the beer in the brewing area. “There are very few big breweries that have this family, community, connected feel. That’s what we’re selling,” he says.
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First evidence that online dating is changing the nature of society
Dating websites have changed the way couples meet. Now evidence is emerging that this change is influencing levels of interracial marriage and even the stability of marriage itself.
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Edible sensor can measure your gut from within
It clings to your intestinal wall to track abnormalities and help diagnose disorders.
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Best Buy bets on adults remotely monitoring their aging parents
By 2020, 45 million Americans will be caring for 117 million seniors. The retailer offers a $29 monthly monitoring service using internet-connected gear.
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Amazon’s Alexa can now recognize different voices and give personalized responses
Your Echo just got smart enough to tell you apart from the people you live with.
‘A new extreme’ for the sharing economy: Shoe rentals
You may soon be able to rent a pair of designer heels at a nearby shoe store.
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VC activity revs up as electric vehicles prepare to go mainstream
Recent weeks have seen an acceleration—pardon the pun—of news and developments related to electric vehicles.
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