Robots control Sydney's University of Technology underground library (Yahoo News) – The University of Technology in Sydney, Australia has added an underground library stack system that uses robots to retrieve requested books.
5 rebuilt libraries for city neighborhoods will reflect changing needs (Journal Sentinel) – The city of Milwaukee is planning to rebuild five of its library branches using a unique mixed-use model that will include apartment units on the upper floors and the library on the main level.
Bots Spotted Ebola Before Epidemic Announced (Laboratory Equipment) – HealthMap, an analytical program developed in Boston, has shown its effectiveness by spotting the current Ebola epidemic nine days prior to the World Health Organizations announcement of the outbreak.
White students to no longer be majority at school (Akron Beacon Journal) – Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that this year will mark the first time in U.S. history that, when combined, minority races will make up the majority of public school students.
Denver Schools Staring Year with New STEM Career Classes (The Denver Post) – Denver City Schools has spent nearly $7 million to bring new career education classes to eight of its high schools. Classes will include manufacturing, pre-engineering and health biotechnology and already have nearly 1,000 students enrolled.
