Treegonometry solves Christmas decoration dilemma
Mathematics has provided an answer for those striving for the perfect Christmas tree, Britain's University of Sheffield says.
Mathematics
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Fuel economy remains at record high, emissions now at record low
Fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States remains at its highest level ever, while emissions are at a record low, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 6, 2012
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Study: Top California company leaders dominated by men
(Phys.org)—The 400 largest companies headquartered in California, representing almost $3 trillion in shareholder value, still resemble a "boys' club" with women filling fewer than 10 percent of top executive jobs, a University ...
Social Sciences
Dec 6, 2012
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Facebook or phone call? Family dynamics might decide
(Phys.org)—Families are relying on technology more and more to keep in touch, but family dynamics play a role in choosing which technologies they use for communicating.
Social Sciences
Dec 6, 2012
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Detecting tunnels using seismic waves not as simple as it sounds
You'd think it would be easy to use seismic waves to find tunnels dug by smugglers of drugs, weapons or people. You'd be wrong.
Earth Sciences
Dec 6, 2012
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Illegal immigration drops after decade-long rise
(AP)—New census data released Thursday affirm a clear and sustained drop in illegal immigration, ending more than a decade of increases.
Social Sciences
Dec 6, 2012
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Taiwan's Hon Hai delays opening plant in Indonesia
Taiwanese technology giant Hon Hai Precision has postponed construction of a mobile phone factory in Indonesia which was to have begun by the end of this year, a report said Thursday.
Business
Dec 6, 2012
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Heliophysics nugget: Sungrazing comets as solar probes
(Phys.org)—Heliophysics nuggets are a collection of early science results, new research techniques and instrument updates that further our attempt to understand the sun and the dynamic space weather system that surrounds ...
Space Exploration
Dec 6, 2012
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Project aims to design better firefighting boots, gear
The top firefighter injury isn't burns or smoke inhalation, but damage to the muscles and skeleton, such as ankle sprain.
Engineering
Dec 6, 2012
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Scientists develop prediction tools to model impact of policies aimed at reducing our ecological footprint
Scientists keep producing increasingly complex modelling tools to evaluate urgently needed mitigating strategies of our carbon footprint. However, it is policy makers who have to decide on measures to curb our CO2 emissions. ...
Environment
Dec 6, 2012
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