New insights into how to correct false knowledge
The abundance of false information available on the Internet, in movies and on TV has created a big challenge for educators.
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2012
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Parents blame child sex abuse victims more if perpetrator is another youth, research shows
Parents are much more likely to blame and doubt their children when their child has been sexually abused by another adolescent instead of an adult, according to new research from the Crimes against Children Research Center ...
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2012
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U.S. to lease waters off Mid-Atlantic for wind farms
Lighting Maryland homes with power from giant turbines off Ocean City moved closer to reality Thursday, as federal officials announced they are ready to lease vast areas along the Mid-Atlantic coast for wind farms.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 7, 2012
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18 endangered dolphins spotted off Borneo: WWF
Conservation group WWF said it spotted 18 critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Indonesian waters off Borneo island Tuesday and called for greater protection of the species' habitat.
Plants & Animals
Feb 7, 2012
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Oracle rejects $272M SAP award, demands new trial
Business software maker Oracle Corp. has turned down $272 million in court-ordered damages from SAP AG in hopes of leaving a much bigger dent in its rival's pocketbook and reputation during a second trial over allegations ...
Business
Feb 7, 2012
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Quantifying climate impacts: New comprehensive model comparison launched
Climate change has impacts on forests, fields, rivers -- and thereby on humans that breathe, eat and drink. To assess these impacts more accurately, a comprehensive comparison of computer-based simulations from all over the ...
Environment
Feb 7, 2012
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Neanderthal demise due to many influences, including cultural changes: study
As an ice age crept upon them thousands of years ago, Neanderthals and modern human ancestors expanded their territory ranges across Asia and Europe to adapt to the changing environment.
Archaeology
Feb 7, 2012
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Engineers boost computer processor performance by over 20 percent
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique that allows graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs) on a single chip to collaborate – boosting processor performance ...
Computer Sciences
Feb 7, 2012
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True history of Ferdinand Bol paintings revealed
For the past 100 years, four gigantic paintings have hung in the Peace Palace in The Hague. Together with a fifth painting in the State Room in Den Bosch they form an impressive series. This series, painted by Ferdinand Bol ...
Other
Feb 7, 2012
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3Qs: Analyzing the super bowl ads
Super Bowl XLVI drew hundreds of millions of viewers in the U.S. and around the world, so it’s no surprise that advertisers doled out some $3.5 million per 30-second spot to showcase their goods and services. Northeastern ...
Economics & Business
Feb 7, 2012
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