With artificial intelligence having beaten humans in board games, what's next?
When a person's intelligence is tested, there are exams. IQ tests, general knowledge quizzes, SATs.
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Bonobos found to focus more on feel-good imagery than danger or aggression
(Phys.org)—A small team of researchers in The Netherlands has found that Bonobos, unlike humans and chimpanzees, tend to focus more on feel-good images than on images featuring danger or aggression. In their paper published ...
Researchers discover sophisticated alarm signaling in a primitive insect
Many insect species respond to danger by producing chemical alarm signals, or alarm pheromones, to inform others. In a recent study, investigators found that their alarm may be even be context dependent.
Plants & Animals
Mar 16, 2016
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On-demand shipping company Shyp partners with eBay
In another bid to make shipping a less annoying experience, Shyp announced a partnership with eBay on Tuesday that will give eBay sellers the option to send goods via its on-demand packing and mailing service.
Business
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How much math do you need to win your March Madness pool?
Deciding which teams to pick in your NCAA basketball pool? Then you're faced with a classic decision problem – and here, science can help.
Mathematics
Mar 16, 2016
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Lightweight materials provide opportunities for the next generation of railway vehicles
The transportation industry has for a long time been engaged in the application of new lightweight materials for primary structural design. In aeronautics, where the weight of an aircraft is a crucial factor for fuel consumption, ...
Engineering
Mar 16, 2016
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All-in-one, 3D-printed space antenna
A prototype 3D-printed antenna being put to work in ESA's Compact Antenna Test Facility, a shielded chamber for antenna and radio-frequency testing.
Space Exploration
Mar 16, 2016
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US factory output picks up in February for 2nd month
U.S. factories produced more machinery, appliances and computers last month, the second straight increase in output and a sign manufacturing is stabilizing after a difficult year.
Business
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Researchers find a wealth of unconscious decision making among consumers
Consumers can easily go astray—especially if they are ordering naughty items or treating themselves for doing good deeds. And please, don't trust them with portion sizes. At least that's what the results of three studies ...
Social Sciences
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Converting E. coli into a pharmaceutical factory
(Phys.org)—Taxol is the most well-known anti-cancer drug, and has proven remarkably effective against a variety of cancers since the 1970s. It's a natural substance, derived from the bark of yew trees, and as such, its ...
