August 11, 2006
Shift work can't be eliminated, but its ill-effects on workers and productivity can be ameliorated. A new publication from Britain's Health and Safety Executive shows employers how.
August 9, 2006
Medical care is intended to help. Instead it can harm. Recent research shows medical errors are still a major concern. It provides new insight into reasons and possible remedies.
August 7, 2006
Portable and affordable, a Braille-writing device invented by undergraduates could enhance the lives of millions of blind people around the world.
August 4, 2006
It may have reached the point where cell phones couldn't possibly be smaller or more laden with "bells and whistles," and the price appears to be usability.
August 2, 2006
As an act of faith in smart card technology, one manufacturer is breaking new ground by combining security with ergonomic design in the same computer keyboard.
August 2, 2006
The University of Massachusetts, Lowell, is the recipient of a $5 million grant to fund center promoting health in the New England workplace.