News tagged with misperception
US military unveils non-lethal heat ray weapon
A sensation of unbearable, sudden heat seems to come out of nowhere -- this wave, a strong electromagnetic beam, is the latest non-lethal weapon unveiled by the US military this week.
Mar 11, 2012 |
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Experimental mathematics: Computing power leads to insights
In his 1989 book "The Emperor's New Mind", Roger Penrose commented on the limitations on human knowledge with a striking example: He conjectured that we would most likely never know whether a string of 10 ...
Oct 13, 2011 |
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US, China to cooperate more on cyber threat
(AP) -- Asserting that cyberattacks against the U.S. don't come only from China, the U.S. and Chinese defense ministers said they agreed Monday to work together on cyber issues to avoid miscalculations that ...
May 08, 2012 |
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Study Demonstrates How We Support Our False Beliefs
(PhysOrg.com) -- In a study published in the most recent issue of the journal Sociological Inquiry, sociologists from four major research institutions focus on one of the most curious aspects of the 2004 presidential electi ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 21, 2009 |
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Is media-driven 'pseudo-reality' the future of U.S. politics?
(Phys.org) -- In the hyperpolarized world of the 2012 election, misinformation among Americans remains widespread, a new University of Wisconsin-Madison study finds.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2012 |
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Most high schoolers cheat -- but don't always see it as cheating
Most high-school students participating in a new study on academic honesty say they have cheated on tests and homework - and, in some alarming cases, say they don't consider certain types of cheating out of line.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 11, 2010 |
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Optical illusions: Variety makes us perceive smaller quantities
Here's another reason why dieters should avoid all-you-can-eat buffets: When faced with a large variety of items, consumers tend to underestimate how much of each item is present, according to a new study in the Journal of ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2009 |
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1 in 4 overweight or obese adults don't believe they have a problem
(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to losing weight, perception is not always reality - in fact, it's often a major hurdle.
Medicine & Health / Overweight and Obesity
Apr 01, 2011 |
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Public misperception about scientific agreement on global warming undermines climate policy support
People who believe there is a lot of disagreement among scientists about global warming tend to be less certain that global warming is happening and less supportive of climate policy, researchers at George Mason, San Diego ...
Nov 21, 2011 |
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Study explores belief in rumor that Obama is Muslim
Exposure to news media has long been thought to help create a more informed and politically educated citizenry, but a new University of Georgia study finds that media exposure did little to correct a significant misperception ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 10, 2010 |
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Survey shows many are clueless on how to save energy
(PhysOrg.com) -- Many Americans believe they can save energy with small behavior changes that actually achieve very little, and severely underestimate the major effects of switching to efficient, currently ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 19, 2010 |
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When it comes to drinking, college men not looking for a 'girl gone wild'
College women may be drinking to excess to impress their male counterparts on campuses across the country, but a new study suggests most college men are not looking for a woman to match them drink for drink.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 09, 2009 |
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Awareness and labeling initiatives can benefit inland fisheries
Sustainable seafood initiatives, including certification and ecolabeling and awareness schemes, could be extended to more effectively cover inland, freshwater fisheries, according to researchers writing in the November issue ...
Nov 04, 2011 |
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Study: Personal contacts at work help people better understand organ donation
Face-to-face workplace interactions may be the best way to educate and encourage people to consider becoming organ donors, according to new research from Purdue University.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2010 |
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Earth and space science missions have fewer risks if conducted by a single government agency: report
Earth and space science missions developed and implemented by federal agencies in collaboration typically result in additional complexity and cost and increased risks from divided responsibilities and accountability, says ...
Nov 23, 2010 |
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