These three megaprojects aim to reshape Portland’s cityscape
These three megaprojects aim to reshape Portland’s cityscape.....»»
Abundant "secret doors" on human proteins could reshape drug discovery
The number of potential therapeutic targets on the surfaces of human proteins is much greater than previously thought, according to the findings of a new study in the journal Nature......»»
Effectiveness of tiny pod villages as alternative shelter for people experiencing homelessness
Researchers at Portland State University released one of the first studies that examines the effectiveness of tiny pod villages as alternative shelter for people experiencing homelessness......»»
New, clearest evidence yet that humans are a dominant force driving evolution
Humans reshape the environments where they live, with cities being among the most profoundly transformed environments on Earth. New research now shows that these urban environments are altering the way life evolves......»»
5 technologies you didn’t know came from Ukraine
From hard drives to helicopters, Ukrainians have helped reshape the world of modern technology more than most people realize. These are their greatest hits......»»
Study challenges idea that a college degree is still the great equalizer
A college degree has long been touted as the great equalizer in our country, but a new Portland State University study suggests that the rising tuition and subsequent debt burdens that families shoulder limit the power of higher education to reduce s.....»»
Low-code/no-code could reshape business innovation.
LCNC tools reflect the democratization of technology — and a huge shift in how we manage, promote, and feed innovation in our businesses. LCNC tools reflect the democratization of technology — and a huge shift in how we manage, promote, and.....»»
Microsoft To Buy Activision Blizzard in $69 Billion Video Game Mega-Deal
Microsoft will buy the video game publisher Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal that would reshape the gaming landscape. From a report: The deal, if completed, would bring together Microsoft, which owns the Xbox game platform and the Xbox Game.....»»
WEX Expands Global Executive Leadership Team with Two Appointments in Newly Created Roles
Karen Stroup joins as Chief Digital Officer Carlos Carriedo joins as Chief Operating Officer, International PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WEX (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, today announced two new addition.....»»
Sharing office space increases collaboration among researchers
A new study published in PLOS ONE and co-authored by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Portland State University (PSU) provides addiitional evidence that spatial proximity increases cross-disciplinary collaboration am.....»»
Parents can influence children"s choice and success in STEM major
If one of your parents majored in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) field, there's a better chance you'll also major and persist in a STEM field, according to a new Portland State University study......»»
New study shows benefits of mindfulness for middle-school teachers
Mindfulness training can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in middle-school teachers while boosting their self-compassion and classroom management skills, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and Portland State University......»»
Will printable solar cells reshape buildings?
Lara Lewington visits the labs which have some of the latest innovations in solar energy......»»
How to Reshape Your Marketing for a Time of Constant Change
The rules of engagement have changed and will continue to do so for marketers and customers alike. Continue reading........»»
Seamless wayfinding by a deafblind adult on an urban college campus: A case study
Portland State University researchers Martin Swobodzinski and Amy Parker, with student co-authors Julie Wright, Kyrsten Hansen and Becky Morton, have published a new article in Frontiers in Education: "Seamless Wayfinding by a Deafblind Adult on.....»»
Lake formation and expansion due to sea-level rise causes freshwater resource depletion on small islands
Portland, Ore., USA: Coastal regions and small ocean islands face significant risks from rising sea levels due to climate change, because waters can flood and inundate low-lying land surfaces. "Climate change has become a more critical issue recently.....»»
Samsung: Real foundry competitor could be Intel
Answering calls from the US government to take back control of the supply chain, Intel is seeking to partner with Qualcomm and Amazon in a bid to reshape the wafer foundry industry. Intel has unveiled its IDM 2.0 business model and set a goal to impl.....»»
They took a stand against Amazon for their drivers. They say it cost them their businesses
Ryan Schmutzer and Tracy Bloemer, owners of businesses that deliver packages for Amazon in Portland, Oregon, hit their breaking point this spring......»»
Rising temperatures reshape when and how much people get outdoors on public lands
As summer winds down, millions of Americans are shelving their sandals, draining their kayaks, and dusting off skis in preparation for the recreation season ahead. But seasonal plans for hiking, biking, and skiing will likely shift with the changing.....»»
Northwest heat wave and bad air from wildfires pose danger
Temperatures were expected to soar to triple digits again Friday in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as a heat wave bakes the Pacific Northwest, and forecasters said hot weather and wildfire smoke would pose a problem through the weekend......»»
Northwest sizzles as heat wave hits many parts of US
Volunteers and county employees set up cots and stacked hundreds of bottles of water in an air-conditioned cooling center in a vacant building in Portland, Oregon, one of many such places being set up as the Northwest sees another stretch of sizzling.....»»