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There is a general assumption that given the right information, people will examine their options and come to a sensible…
In academia there is a great deal of focus currently on impact – the effect that research has on real-world…
This year’s Ergonomics & Human Factors conference was said by some to be the best yet, with a record 300…
One outstanding feature of ergonomists and human factors specialists is their agility – the way in which they can take…
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Design and Technology is the third most popular school subject in the UK, and all school students study it for…
It may seem obvious that certain ways of behaving are better than others. It’s better to speak up about a…
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At the end of last month, Alton Towers released a report stating that the incident on 2nd June, in which…
