Competitive auctions drive women to bid—and value winning—more than men
In the heat of competition, women value winning more than men.
Social Sciences
Dec 16, 2015
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Pioneering brain cancer technique could lead to better prognosis for patients
Scientists have used Diamond Light Source to advance our understanding of the changes taking place during the progression of brain cancer. This research may lead the way to a new tumour assessment method which could complement ...
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 16, 2015
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Ding dong measurement on high
Bells are a popular source of festive delight during the Christmas period – and now beautiful images showing in unprecedented detail how bells vibrate to make a harmonious sound have been produced by the commercial team ...
Engineering
Dec 16, 2015
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History of Andromeda galaxy studied through stellar remains
The Andromeda galaxy (or M31) is the massive galaxy nearest to us, and it is an excellent laboratory to study the characteristics and the history of great galactic spirals such as our own Milky Way. An international group ...
Astronomy
Dec 16, 2015
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New app explores ice and sea level change through time
Why does sea level change at different rates? How has it changed in the past? Who will be at risk from more extreme weather and sea level rise in the future? Our scientists often hear questions like these from students, government ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 16, 2015
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Bling for dogs helps fight global problem
In many parts of the world, transmission of rabies and other diseases in free-roaming dogs is a serious health problem – and not only for the animals.
Plants & Animals
Dec 16, 2015
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World Bank approves $1.5 billion loan for toilets in India
The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan for a state-led sanitation program in India, where millions of people have no access to toilets, the bank said Wednesday.
Other
Dec 16, 2015
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Google CEO outlines vision to bring millions of Indians online
Google's new chief executive Sundar Pichai used his first official visit to India Wednesday to outline plans to bring hundreds of millions of Indians online, including installing free wifi at railway stations.
Business
Dec 16, 2015
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QTemp—a weather station you can wear
Living in Canada means living with unpredictable weather. Neda Ghazi and Alireza Monam, co-founders of Comfable, have made it their goal to help people lead healthier and more comfortable lives with QTemp, a wearable weather ...
Engineering
Dec 16, 2015
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Retention ponds can significantly decrease runoff, study shows
University of Arkansas researchers have simulated the effect of a series of retention ponds in the West Fork of the White River Watershed by using remote sensing data and advanced geographic information system tools.
Environment
Dec 16, 2015
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