There is nothing wrong with strong opinions. They are healthy in a democracy—an apathetic electorate is an ineffective electorate.
Social Sciences
Sep 20, 2019
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A Rice University study examining the social and political reactions of people in post-Hurricane Harvey Houston found that while first-time flood victims may still feel strong ties to their neighborhoods, this emotional attachment ...
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2019
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At the start of each term in Brian Soebbing's class on financial management in sports, he asks students how many would always bet on the hometown Edmonton Oilers, whether they're favored to win or not.
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2019
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Chinese scientists have revealed that a new substance can form during the oriented attachment (OA) process of crystal growth, which may shed new light on the microscopic mechanism of crystal growth.
Materials Science
May 29, 2019
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Muscles are connected to tendons to power animal movements such as running, swimming or flying. Forces are produced by contractile chains of the proteins actin and myosin, which pull on muscle-tendon connections called attachments. ...
Biochemistry
Apr 5, 2019
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Telecommunications is becoming ever more important for vehicles. At TU Wien, a new antenna concept has now been developed for cars.
Telecom
Nov 6, 2018
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For a lecture course I teach at Brown University called "Love Stories," we begin at the beginning, with love at first sight.
Social Sciences
Aug 30, 2018
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The technological revolution has hit the doll aisle this holiday season in the form of artificial intelligence dolls. The dolls blend a physical toy with either a mobile device and app, or technological sensors, to simulate ...
Robotics
Dec 14, 2017
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New research is the first to establish the darker side of being devoted to your favourite brand.
Economics & Business
Dec 6, 2017
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Prime Minister David Cameron has stated that the UK government will look at "switching off" some forms of encryption in order to make society safer from terror attacks. This might make a grand statement but it is impossible ...
Security
Jan 15, 2015
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