Equity firm buys Ultimate Software for $11 billion
A Florida software company is being purchased by a California private equity firm for $11 billion.
Business
Feb 4, 2019
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Solving global challenges starts with open data – new report launched today
Better incentives for researchers and fewer barriers between technological systems are key to kickstarting a revolution in open data, according to Realising Potential, a report released today by the Open Research Data Task ...
Social Sciences
Feb 4, 2019
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Are sharks being attacked by killer whales off Cape Town's coast?
Large, predatory sharks occupy the top of ocean food chains, where they play important roles in maintaining diverse and healthy ecosystems. The loss of these predators can therefore have significant impacts on ecosystems.
Plants & Animals
Feb 4, 2019
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Broad regional accents are a barrier to social mobility, research finds
Many people aspire to improve their lives through gaining promotion at work, new qualifications or starting a new career. However, research by academics from The University of Manchester and the University of Bath has found ...
Social Sciences
Feb 4, 2019
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Image: Eberswalde crater delta – 3-D
This intricate structure of an ancient river delta once carried liquid water across the surface of Mars.
Space Exploration
Feb 4, 2019
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The real problem with posting about your kids online
In a recent essay published in The Washington Post, a mother explained her decision to continue writing essays and blog posts about her daughter even after the girl had protested. The woman said that while she felt bad, she ...
Other
Feb 4, 2019
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Better fish welfare using 'sensor fish'
After many decades of salmon farming, recent years have seen studies into fish welfare in connection with issues such as how fish are treated in their cages. In particular, the fish farming sector is looking for better approaches ...
Ecology
Feb 4, 2019
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Americans say they're worried about climate change – so why don't they vote that way?
According to a January public opinion survey, "Record numbers of Americans say they care about global warming."
Environment
Feb 4, 2019
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Lysin therapy offers new hope for fighting drug-resistant bacteria
Humans are in a constant arms race with infectious bacteria. To kill these disease microbes, we develop powerful antibiotics; and in turn, the bacteria develop resistance against these drugs. So we enhance our antibiotics, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 4, 2019
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Is your VPN secure?
About a quarter of internet users use a virtual private network, a software setup that creates a secure, encrypted data connection between their own computer and another one elsewhere on the internet. Many people use them ...
Internet
Feb 4, 2019
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