The moment when an immigrant becomes a citizen of his adopted country looks remarkably similar in ceremonies around the world: a hand raised, an oath taken, a flag waved, and a celebration with family and friends. But the ...
Social Sciences
Dec 4, 2019
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Researchers from HRL Laboratories are among the honorees of Popular Mechanics' 2012 Breakthrough Awards for their development of ultralight microlattice materials.
Materials Science
Oct 5, 2012
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Psychologists have revealed some of the secrets of scoring a chart-topping, hit song.
Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2022
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(Phys.org)—A trio of researchers has uploaded a paper they've written to the preprint server arXiv describing a way to improve recommendation engines, using principles from particle physics. The idea, they say, is to use ...
A University of Queensland computer scientist who harvests social media to accurately predict election results says he can confidently call next week's United States election.
Social Sciences
Nov 4, 2016
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(AP) -- IPhone-less hipsters rejoice: The popular photo-taking and photo-sharing app Instagram is now on Android.
Software
Apr 3, 2012
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A University of Colorado analysis of state-by-state factors leading to the Electoral College selection of every U.S. president since 1980 forecasts that the 2012 winner will be Mitt Romney.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2012
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A temple in southern Taiwan is to launch a smartphone app that allows the faithful to seek advice from the heavens while on the move, reports said Saturday.
Software
Oct 20, 2012
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Gun violence in popular prime-time broadcast television dramas has increased steadily over almost two decades, a trend that parallels the rise in U.S. homicide deaths attributable to firearms, according to research by the ...
Social Sciences
Mar 17, 2021
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Facebook on Wednesday said it is opening an App Center for mini-programs that plug offerings such as Pinterest or Draw Something into the leading social network.
Software
May 10, 2012
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