Russian Nobel physics winner Alferov dies at 88
Russian scientist Zhores Alferov, who won the Nobel physics prize for his work in semi-conductor and laser technologies, has died, agencies said on Saturday. He was 88.
General Physics
Mar 2, 2019
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News tagged with mobile media
Instadrugs: new research reveals hidden dangers when young people use apps to buy illicit substances
Markets for illicit drugs are constantly evolving to increase profits and reduce risks to suppliers in response to law enforcement tactics. New technologies have been taken up with enthusiasm: from the use of pagers and mobile ...
Internet
Jan 24, 2019
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Crisis informatics lab tracks extreme weather on social media
With the growth of online and mobile technologies, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for sharing information during extreme weather events.
Internet
Oct 24, 2018
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A vicious online propaganda war that includes fake news is being waged in Zimbabwe
Fake news is on the upsurge as Zimbabwe gears up for its watershed elections on 30 July. Mobile internet and social media have become vehicles for spreading a mix of fake news, rumour, hatred, disinformation and misinformation. ...
Internet
Jul 24, 2018
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France seeks to send 'signal' with mobile phone ban in schools
French lawmakers began debating Thursday a ban on mobile phones in public schools, one of President Emmanuel Macron's campaign pledges which critics say will do little to counter classroom disruptions or limit cyberbullying.
Other
Jun 7, 2018
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Though distracted by social media, students are still listening
A new study finds that social media distraction in the classroom interferes with visual, but not auditory, learning in college students. The paper is published in Advances in Physiology Education.
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2018
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Bali to shush social media for Day of Silence
Bali's annual Day of Silence is so sacred that even reaching for a smartphone to send a tweet or upload a selfie to social media could cause offense. This year it will be nearly impossible to do that anyway.
Other
Mar 13, 2018
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Zagat on menu for restaurant review site Infatuation (Update)
Restaurant review new-comer The Infatuation announced Monday a deal to buy veteran Zagat from Google for an undisclosed amount.
Business
Mar 5, 2018
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Mobile phones help transform disaster relief
Mobile phones are helping transform how relief agencies respond to humanitarian crises by enabling them to pin point where aid is needed most after hurricanes, earthquakes and other disasters.
Telecom
Mar 1, 2018
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Corporations can benefit from altruism during a crisis, study says
New research finds that altruism - and social media - can help corporations cultivate trust with consumers on mobile devices during and after natural disasters, such as hurricanes.
Economics & Business
Feb 20, 2018
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