More and more libraries are arming students with innovative, tech-savvy spaces meant for collaboration and creativity – also known as makerspaces. This begs the question: what exactly is a makerspace? How are they different from traditional library workspaces, and how are they fueling student productivity and innovation?
Sarah Gallo
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Makerspaces Dominate the University Library Scene
Topics: Academic Institutions
Are Bioplastics Worth the Hype? New Research Says Maybe Not
With rising temperatures across the globe, the prevalence of severe tropical storms and prolonged droughts, climate change is on the minds of many researchers, scientists and individuals living across the globe. As a result, the global demand for climate and eco-friendly materials and practices is exceptionally high.
Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Airport Security?
Traveling for the holidays, you may have wished for a smoother, more efficient airport security process – one with shorter lines and fewer checkpoints. Thankfully, multiple companies are developing security devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in order to reduce time, increase effectivity and drive the future of security devices at large.
Topics: Engineering
Medical Tourism Boosts International Healthcare Access
From fertility treatments to orthopedic surgeries, medical treatments at large are in high demand across the globe. However, not everyone has equal access to cost-effective, high-quality medical treatment and, as a result, medical tourism has gained much popularity in the global healthcare industry in recent years.
Topics: Life Sciences, Healthcare
Lithium Battery Recycling Market Booms as Environmental Concerns Rise
Many companies regularly recycle batteries in order to reduce both environmental pollution and waste. However, more and more companies have begun focusing their attention on recycling lithium batteries, in particular. Why? According to a recent webinar led by BCC Research analyst Srikanth Reddy, they’re everywhere.
Biomarkers: Advancing Drug Development, Dominating the Industry
Biomarkers are at the core of identifying any disease or biological condition, and the discovery of new biomarkers has enormous commercial potential. While aiding in diagnostics, prognostics and companion diagnostics, biomarkers are becoming essential tools in one critical process: drug development. As a result, the biomarkers market has been rapidly expanding in recent years, according to a recent webinar led by BCC Research analyst Marianna Tcherpakov, PhD.
Topics: Life Sciences, Biotechnology