New York police to wear body cameras
About three dozen police officers will be fitted with body cameras in New York by this weekend, as part of a three-month pilot program.
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Dec 3, 2014
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Sony denies it will soon name N Korea as hacker
Sony Pictures said Wednesday that the investigation into the cyberattack that crippled its computer systems is continuing and denied a report that it is poised to name North Korea as the culprit.
Security
Dec 3, 2014
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Reducing drug allergies without compromising efficacy
An enzyme that usually triggers strong allergic reactions now circulates in the veins of a group of mice without alerting the immune system. As INRS Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre Professor Marc ...
Biochemistry
Dec 3, 2014
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Work on Rome subway digs up ancient farm, tools
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient commercial farm in the heart of modern Rome, taking advantage of subway construction to explore deeply in urban settings.
Archaeology
Dec 3, 2014
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Commuting linked to lower life satisfaction
The more time you spend getting to and from work, the less likely you are to be satisfied with life, says a new Waterloo study.
Social Sciences
Dec 3, 2014
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Check less to reduce email stress
Is your inbox burning you out? Then take heart - research from the University of British Columbia suggests that easing up on email checking can help reduce psychological stress.
Internet
Dec 3, 2014
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Scientists concerned that culture of research can hinder scientific endeavor
Aspects of the culture of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs) can encourage poor research practices and hinder the production of high quality science, according to scientists who took part in a project exploring ...
Other
Dec 3, 2014
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Lethal control of wolves backfires on livestock
Washington State University researchers have found that it is counter-productive to kill wolves to keep them from preying on livestock. Shooting and trapping lead to more dead sheep and cattle the following year, not fewer.
Ecology
Dec 3, 2014
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Koalas selective about eucalyptus leaves at mealtime
Koala population distribution may be influenced by eucalyptus leaf toxin and nutrient content, especially in areas with low-quality food options, according to a study published December 3, 2014 in the open-access journal ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 3, 2014
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Arabian Sea humpback whale population may have been isolated for about 70,000 years
A population of humpback whales that resides in the Arabian Sea may have been isolated for ~70,000 years, according to a study published December 3, 2014 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Cristina Pomilla, Ana Rita Amaral, ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 3, 2014
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