Hollywood movies follow a mathematical formula
(PhysOrg.com) -- Hollywood movies have found a mathematical formula that lets them match the effects of their shots to the attention spans of their audiences.
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'Revenge porn' takes toll on millions, study shows
It may be a jilted lover looking for payback after a breakup. Or it could be a hacker releasing intimate images of a celebrity.
Security
Dec 13, 2016
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US military unveils non-lethal heat ray weapon
A sensation of unbearable, sudden heat seems to come out of nowhere -- this wave, a strong electromagnetic beam, is the latest non-lethal weapon unveiled by the US military this week.
Engineering
Mar 11, 2012
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Wireless devices go battery-free with new communication technique
(Phys.org) —We might be one step closer to an Internet-of-things reality. University of Washington engineers have created a new wireless communication system that allows devices to interact with each other without relying ...
Engineering
Aug 13, 2013
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New research helps explain why girls do better in school
(Phys.org)—Why do girls get better grades in elementary school than boys—even when they perform worse on standardized tests?
Social Sciences
Jan 2, 2013
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New math model represents how mind processes sequential memory, may help understand psychiatric disorders
Try to remember a phone number, and you're using what's called your sequential memory. This kind of memory, in which your mind processes a sequence of numbers, events, or ideas, underlies how people think, perceive, and interact ...
Mathematics
Oct 20, 2015
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Indian rover begins exploring moon's south pole
India began exploring the moon's surface with a rover on Thursday, a day after it became the first nation to land a craft near the largely unexplored lunar south pole.
Space Exploration
Aug 24, 2023
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Brief diversions may help employees improve work, study says
A University of Illinois professor says people don't need to feel guilty about checking personal e-mail, chatting with co-workers or addressing other minor distractions throughout the work day.
Social Sciences
Feb 17, 2011
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Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
Recent years have seen an explosive growth in mindfulness, which has been adapted from Buddhist meditation practices. In schools, health services and workplaces, different forms of therapy based on mindfulness are on offer, ...
Social Sciences
Aug 17, 2023
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Sexual harassment in the fish world—male guppies suffer most
Male guppies pay a high cost for their sexual harassment of female guppies – including much higher mortality rates – a new study from Macquarie University has found.
Plants & Animals
Feb 14, 2017
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