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Economics & Business Sep 30, 2022

New property valuation technique delivers more accurate predictions using machine learning and big data

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a machine learning technique that makes property valuation more transparent, reliable, and practical, with the ability to accurately model the impact of urban ...

Ecology Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian 'street shark' video defies belief

Photos and videos of sharks and other marine life swimming in suburban floodwaters make for popular hoaxes during massive storms. But a cellphone video filmed during Hurricane Ian's assault on southwest Florida isn't just ...

Social Sciences Sep 29, 2022

What's the future of in-person work?

While office buildings traditionally have been at the center of work for many people, factors including the COVID-19 pandemic have forced employers to reconsider the look of their workspaces.

Economics & Business Sep 29, 2022

Study offers new perspective on 2008 housing crash

It's been 15 years since the 2008 housing bubble burst and sent the American economy into a tailspin, but pundits and academics are still trying to get a full picture of what caused the housing crash.

Environment Sep 26, 2022

Climate change makes living at the coast riskier, but more people keep coming

Among the counties that trace the coastline of the contiguous United States, two very different pictures emerged from the latest census.

Plants & Animals Sep 26, 2022

Meet the women hunting giant pythons 'eating everything' in the Everglades

Donna Kalil loves snakes. She's been fascinated by them since she was a kid living in the mountains of Venezuela's capital in the 1960s, where her father was stationed as an Air Force pilot.

Economics & Business Sep 20, 2022

Researchers discuss equity in storm planning and response

Storms exacerbate inequalities. Increasingly frequent hurricanes and intense precipitation events hit hardest in communities with less ability to afford flood insurance, a higher percentage of homes near industrial plants, ...

Evolution Sep 19, 2022

How do woodlice mate when predators lurk nearby? Impact of predators on male-female pairing

Desert isopods might not make top of the list of most-endearing animals, but these small (up to two centimeters-long) creatures, with their segmented bodies and seven pairs of legs, are actually fascinating animals and ideal ...

Social Sciences Sep 16, 2022

The emotional labor of staying cheerful at work can lead to employee burnout

Managers know that happy employees are more productive and provide better customer service, but what is the cost of that service with a smile?

Social Sciences Sep 14, 2022

What best predicts violence in Richmond neighborhoods? Negligent landlords

Negligent landlords—those who allow their properties to become dilapidated despite having tenants—are a significant predictor of violence in Richmond neighborhoods, even more than personal property tax delinquency, population ...

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