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Saturday Citations: M87* lashes out; a deep sleep discovery; proposal to build a digital cell
I love it when researchers observe an extra-weird particle, and this week, scientists reported the observation of a particle that only has mass when it's moving in a single direction. Good enough! An ancient DNA analysis ...
Schools targeted with AI learning apps despite experts' doubts
Apps infused with AI are being marketed to schools across the world and governments are rushing to embrace the technology, despite experts raising serious doubts.
Education
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The secret to living to 110? Bad record-keeping, researcher says
Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, including the science behind the "blue zones" famous for having a high proportion of people over 100, according to one researcher.
Other
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Creating a global map of different physics laboratory classes
Physics lab courses are vital to science education, providing hands-on experience and technical skills that lectures can't offer. Yet, it's challenging for those in Physics Education Research (PER) to compare course to course, ...
Education
Dec 13, 2024
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Ancient Roman harbor wooden structures analyzed with MRI technology
In a recent study, rare wooden structures from the Roman Empire were investigated in a wide range of ways using NMR methods. These methods, widely known for their use in hospital MRI scans to produce detailed images of the ...
Archaeology
Dec 13, 2024
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Expansion of federally subsidized public housing may offer a path out of LA's homelessness crisis
A rapid and robust expansion of publicly funded housing could potentially reduce the number of people living in cars, RVs and tents in Los Angeles, according to a new USC analysis.
Economics & Business
Dec 13, 2024
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The war for accounting talent can make corporate audits worse
The first quarter of the calendar year is not a great time to be an auditor at a public accounting firm. During this "busy season," auditors often work brutally long hours to examine financial statements destined for the ...
Economics & Business
Dec 13, 2024
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How you scroll matters: Passive social media use linked to loneliness
Not all social media use is the same. A Joint Research Center (JRC) study finds that how young Europeans use social media may be associated with loneliness more than how much time they spend online.
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2024
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A sustainable, circular economy could counter Trump's tariffs while strengthening international trade
In response to United States President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and his escalating hostile rhetoric, Canada and its allies must urgently explore new international trade strategies. ...
Economics & Business
Dec 13, 2024
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Looks in hospitality: When appearance matters to employment
First impressions count but hospitality-tourism workplace experts warn that 'looks' should not be the main consideration when recruiting for face-to-face consumer jobs.
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2024
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Women entrepreneurs who take a scientific approach to decision-making find new markets, study suggests
New research co-authored by Bayes Business School suggests that women entrepreneurs who take a scientific approach to decision-making are more likely to find new uses and target markets for their product or service, making ...
Economics & Business
Dec 13, 2024
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The science of shopping: Neuroeconomist explains what happens in the brain when we buy
'Tis the season for spending for many. An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, according to the National Retailer Federation. On Black Friday alone, consumers spent a record $33.6 billion.
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2024
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How much faster is a knight than a king? A mathematical study reveals the exact ratio
We know a knight can move across the chessboard faster than the king, but exactly how much faster? Christian Táfula Santos, a doctoral student in UdeM's Department of Mathematics, has done the math and his proof has been ...
Mathematics
Dec 12, 2024
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Neanderthal-human interbreeding lasted 7,000 years, new study reveals
A new analysis of DNA from ancient modern humans (Homo sapiens) in Europe and Asia has determined, more precisely than ever, the time period during which Neanderthals interbred with modern humans, starting about 50,500 years ...
Archaeology
Dec 12, 2024
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Ancient genomes link early Europeans to Neanderthal ancestry
After modern humans left Africa, they met and interbred with Neanderthals, resulting in around 2–3% Neanderthal DNA that can be found in the genomes of all people outside Africa today. However, little is known about the ...
Archaeology
Dec 12, 2024
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Christmas adverts: decoding the trusted formula used to pull on consumers' heart strings
This Christmas, major UK brands are spending over £10 billion on advertising. And to justify the big spend, they are using sophisticated emotional marketing strategies to capture attention and boost sales.
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2024
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Moms bear the brunt of mental heavy lifting at home, managing 7 in 10 tasks
From choosing gifts and sending cards to planning Christmas dinner, the holiday season can feel like an avalanche of mental to-do lists. New research from the University of Bath and the University of Melbourne, published ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2024
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Data-driven study finds gender inequality in academic publishing
Editors of academic journals hold an influential position in their field. They have decision-making power over which authors and papers get published, set journal policy, and help shape the trajectory of their discipline. ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2024
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Consumers report impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on their food supply
Nearly 21% of households in states heavily affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton report sometimes or often not having enough to eat within the first seven days of the storms' impact, according to the November 2024 Consumer ...
Economics & Business
Dec 12, 2024
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'Is this all there is?' Retirement can be a painful transition if we don't adjust our thinking
The age at which Australians can receive the pension has risen to 67, meaning many of us are working longer. But the length of time we are expected to spend retired has also risen, because we are living longer.
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2024
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