4 years on, Beijing Olympic venues rarely used
Four years after the Beijing Olympic Games many of the venues built for the summer contest are underused and draining public finances, according to a recent Reuters article.
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Political scientist talks peace, turmoil in West Africa
People celebrated in streets throughout Senegal last week after Macky Sall was announced as the clear winner of a presidential run-off election pitting him against incumbent Abdoulaye Wade. The peaceful and quick election that ended Wade’s 12-year reign is rare in Western Africa, a region accustomed to turmoil.
Archaeologist’s discovery named among year’s top findings
Discovering the oldest written record in Europe makes for a pretty cool year. Add to it recognition as one of the year’s top findings, and you can say it was a stellar year. University of Missouri–St. Louis archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos can now check both of those accomplishments off his “bucket list.” The tablet, unearthed last [...]
Noninvasive glucose monitor named ‘product to watch’
A noninvasive glucose monitor developed by University of Missouri–St. Louis researchers made Medical Product Manufacturing News’ “Five Pioneering Medical Products to Watch” list. The monitor was listed among an all-in-one catheter, an Alzheimer’s patch and a leadless pacemaker. The university has licensed patent rights for the device to St. Louis Medical Devices, Inc., a Missouri [...]
Political scientist weighs in on women executive leaders
Farida Jalalzai, assistant professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, said the proportion of political women leaders is much greater than their male counterparts, according to an article in The Guardian in London. “I think people choose some women because they think they are more likely to be benchwarmers per se and [...]
