He has been called "Stanford's star of statistical inference," and he is responsible for creating a swathe of modern statistics, including the bootstrap. But when Brad Efron first heard about a project to tackle the horrific ...
Mathematics
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In the waters of the Arabian Sea, a vast "dead zone" the size of Scotland is expanding and scientists say climate change may be to blame.
Environment
Jul 17, 2018
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Elon Musk has had a series of angry social media dust-ups with Wall Street analysts, journalists, employees and others.
Business
Jul 17, 2018
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British engine maker Rolls-Royce revealed plans this week to develop a hybrid electric vehicle, dubbed the "flying taxi", which takes off and lands vertically and could be airborne within five years.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 17, 2018
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Leading internet brands including Amazon and Wikipedia are failing to support users with advice on how to securely protect their data, a study shows.
Security
Jul 17, 2018
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When sea creatures first began crawling and slithering onto land about 385 million years ago, they carried with them their body armor: scales. Fossil evidence shows that the earliest land animals retained scales as a protective ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 17, 2018
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Amazon is hoping customers don't see any more dogs, after early problems on Prime Day meant people trying to shop got only images of the cute canines delivering an apologetic message.
Business
Jul 17, 2018
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Japan has amassed enough plutonium to make 6,000 atomic bombs as part of a programme to fuel its nuclear plants, but concern is growing that the stockpile is vulnerable to terrorists and natural disasters.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 17, 2018
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