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Plants & Animals Dec 20, 2016

Nests near bird feeders are five times more likely to be predated, research shows

Animal lovers who feed birds during the spring could unintentionally be harming them, a new study from the University of Reading has revealed.

Computer Sciences Dec 16, 2016

Rice, Baylor team sets new mark for 'deep learning'

Neuroscience and artificial intelligence experts from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have taken inspiration from the human brain in creating a new "deep learning" method that enables computers to learn about ...

Plants & Animals Dec 13, 2016

Pesticide poisoning stops bees from finding flowers, new research shows

New research published today in the journal Scientific Reports has shown how poisoning by pesticides can affect bees' spatial memories leading them to forget where they have been, making feeding less efficient and potentially ...

Ecology Nov 25, 2016

Bright city lights are keeping ocean predators awake and hungry

Light pollution is changing the day-night cycle of some fish, dramatically affecting their feeding behaviour, according to our recently published study.

Consumer & Gadgets Nov 22, 2016

Review: Google Home, Amazon Echo mix convenience with creepiness

Having a smart speaker like Amazon Echo or Google Home in the house can feel like you've stepped into the future.

Consumer & Gadgets Nov 8, 2016

Don't think of Amazon Echo as just a speaker. It's a whole new way of life

Stephanie Palermo wasn't interested in living in a "smart home" outfitted with web-connected appliances controlled remotely by phone or computer. She didn't need her fridge to have Wi-Fi or her blinds to close themselves.

General Physics Oct 24, 2016

Modernizing the format of nuclear data

When atomic nuclei collide with other nuclei or subatomic particles, a large number of reactions can occur, resulting in many possible products. High-quality data describing these nuclear reactions are essential for many ...

Ecology Oct 11, 2016

Old forest roads offer survival perspectives for amphibians

Senckenberg scientists have studied the impact of old forest roads on the species diversity in the rainforest of Central Guyana. They reached the conclusion that the established roads may be of use for amphibians and should ...

Consumer & Gadgets Oct 2, 2016

Software star Google expected to flex hardware muscle

A high-profile Google event Tuesday is widely expected to show a new emphasis on hardware, challenging rivals Apple and Amazon and launching a new strategy for the online giant.

Business Sep 30, 2016

A year of Alphabet: Great for Google, less so for moonshots

Reorganizing itself under the umbrella company Alphabet has done wonders for Google—but less so for a grab bag of eclectic projects ranging from robotic cars to internet-beaming balloons, which are suffering costly growing ...

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