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3D Printing: Can You ‘Ear’ Me Now?

Posted: 5/10/2013 3:18:00 PM

Using 3D printing tools, scientists have created a functional ear that can “hear” radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability. The researchers’ primary purpose was to ex…

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Why Employee Reward Programs Don’t Work

Posted: 5/3/2013 8:00:00 AM

Incentives like employee of the month can actually reduce motivation on the job, report researchers. The new study finds that even simple awards programs can have much broader and complex imp…

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ER Costs Explode: Between $127 and $151 Billion

Posted: 4/30/2013 12:01:00 AM

The cost of emergency care in the US may be more than two times higher than previously published estimates, a new study suggests. “The ER has become increasingly important as a…

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This Incredible Robot Can Wash Your Windows

Posted: 4/22/2013 10:06:00 PM

A new robot is designed to automate the process of cleaning recessed windows in buildings that present problems for more traditional washers — both human and machine. A team of Rice University…

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How to Cut Health Costs in One Easy Step

Posted: 4/16/2013 2:20:00 PM

In a six-month study, researchers found that offering upfront price information decreased overall use of diagnostic tests by roughly 9 percent, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars. …

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TODAY’S BELTWAY BLAST

We've hit the debt ceiling again, and the U.S. is on life support. Are we headed for another blowout?