Australian children use the internet more excessively than their European counterparts, but the behaviour tails off as they grow older, researchers say.

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

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(AP)—A rocket carrying European and Brazilian telecommunication satellites has been launched from French Guiana.

Space & Earth - Space Exploration

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Even empty gaps have a colour. Now scientists have shown that quantum jumps of electrons can change the colour of gaps between nano-sized balls of gold. The new results, published today in the journal Nature, set a ...

Physics - Quantum Physics

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Climate scientists cannot attribute any single weather event—whether a drought, wildfire or extreme storm—to climate change. But extreme events, such as Hurricane Sandy, are glimpses of the types of occurrences ...

Space & Earth - Environment

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(Phys.org)—A team of scientists from six European countries reported today they have finalized a thirty years long investigation of a hypergiant star that crossed the Yellow Evolutionary Void. In that period ...

Space & Earth - Astronomy

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In times of financial hardship, or when opportunities arise, the ability to borrow can be critical. Some people rely on commercial lenders, while others depend on relatives, especially in developing countries. But a new study ...

Other Sciences - Economics & Business

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In a broad-based study covering all 27 EU Member States, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland lead an evaluation of the risks posed to transport by extreme weather phenomena. This recent study demonstrates that the level ...

Other Sciences - Other

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