With the growth of online and mobile technologies, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for sharing information during extreme weather events.
Internet
Oct 24, 2018
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A story on Reddit asks, "Did Palestinians Recognize Texas as Part of Mexico?" The origin of the story might be dubious, but it doesn't prevent the "fake news" story from accumulating 1.5 million likes across multiple platforms ...
Computer Sciences
Jun 14, 2018
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Demonstrators shut down conservative speakers at Berkeley; a student opens fire in a classroom at Virginia Tech; an alleged brutal assault at Virginia makes international headlines before the story collapses. Each incident ...
Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2017
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Death investigators may soon be able to rely on tiny insect eggs to rapidly estimate a corpse's time-of-death.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 6, 2017
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Igor Lednev is adding yet another capability to his patented laser technology, a development that could soon help law enforcement catch criminals.
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 15, 2017
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Whether it is falsification, fabrication or selective reporting, the general public views these research practices as immoral and believes scientists should be held accountable, according to a new study by researchers at ...
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2017
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In 2014, the most widespread Ebola virus outbreak in history wreaked havoc in Western Africa. The epidemic resulted in more than 28,000 reported cases and 11,315 deaths over 21 months.
Biochemistry
Feb 16, 2017
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Central Equatorial Africa (CEA) has experienced a long-term drying trend over the past two decades and this drying trend may have reduced forest greenness and water content over the Congolese rainforest, the second largest ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 14, 2016
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Is the mobile phone a learning tool or a distraction for K through 12 students? A new survey from the University at Albany reveals a complex answer regarding mobile phone school policies in China: Chinese teachers and parents ...
Social Sciences
Dec 1, 2016
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Volcanic eruptions over the last 1,000 years have exacted a heavy influence on global climate, according to a new study led by researchers at the University at Albany. The impact is felt most dramatically near the equator, ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 18, 2016
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