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Computer scientists develop technique to improve helpfulness of user-generated online reviews

(PhysOrg.com) -- Irish computer scientists have developed a system to improve the helpfulness of online customer reviews. In recognition of the quality of their work, the group received a distinguished paper award at the ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research Shows Pride’s Potential to Foster Individual Success

(PhysOrg.com) -- The age-old question of whether pride is the seventh sin or an adaptive virtue has been answered by two Northeastern University scientists. Contrary to popular belief, the researchers found that pride not ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Poll: Half of Americans call Facebook a fad

(AP) -- Half of Americans think Facebook is a passing fad, according to the results of a new Associated Press-CNBC poll. And, in the run-up to the social network's initial public offering of stock, half of ...

Technology / Internet

created May 15, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

My fair physicist? Feminine math, science role models do not motivate girls

(Phys.org) -- Women who excel in male-dominated science, technology, engineering and mathematic fields are often unjustly stereotyped as unfeminine.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

In environmental disasters, families respond with conflict, denial, silence

Environmental disasters impact individuals and communities; they also affect how family members communicate with each other, sometimes in surprising ways, according to a paper published by a faculty member ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 12, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

When scandal gets you down, study reveals, talk yourself up - sometimes

(PhysOrg.com) -- When facing a scandal, an organization must first consider what’s under attack. Is it the firm’s character or the quality of its product?

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Employers ask job seekers for Facebook passwords

(AP) -- When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual questions about experience and references. So he was astonished when the interviewer asked for something else: his Facebook username ...

Technology / Internet

created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (7) | comments 13

Villain in disguise: Jupiter's role in impacts on Earth

Jupiter is often credited for shielding Earth from catastrophic asteroid and comet impacts. But new simulations of the influence of gas giant planets in solar systems casts doubt on Jupiter's reputation as ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Start-up finds online meaning

(PhysOrg.com) -- Software developed at Oxford University that accurately assesses what people mean from what they say online will provide a valuable ‘sentiment analysis’ tool for businesses, particularly ...

Technology / Software

created Feb 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

The positive effects of negative blogs

(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to online word-of-mouth about companies, what is bad, is good. At least, in moderation.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Good wingmen fib for a friend

It could be called the wingman theory or the Barney Stinson principle (after the character played by Neil Patrick Harris on hit TV show How I Met Your Mother). A University of Alberta researcher says that – like Barney ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When your criminal past isn't yours

(AP) -- A clerical error landed Kathleen Casey on the streets.

Technology / Other

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 4


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