Rosetta swoops in for a close encounter
ESA's Rosetta probe is preparing to make a close encounter with its comet on 14 February, passing just 6 km from the surface.
Space Exploration
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Teaching young wolves new tricks
Although wolves and dogs are closely related, they show some striking differences. Scientists from the Messerli Research Institute at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna have undertaken experiments that suggest ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 31, 2014
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One in, one out: Study shows how people put a limit on their social networks
Despite the way that mobile technologies and social networking sites have made it easier to stay in touch with large numbers of acquaintances, a new study has shown that people still put most of their efforts into communicating ...
Social Sciences
Jan 6, 2014
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Scientific data repositories issue call for change on funding models for data archives
Representatives of 25 organizations that archive scientific data have released a Call for Action urging the creation of sustainable funding streams for domain repositories—data archives with close ties to scientific communities.
Other
Sep 19, 2013
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Man's best friend
People have an innate need to establish close relationships with other people. But this natural bonding behaviour is not confined to humans: many animals also seem to need relationships with others of their kind. For domesticated ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 21, 2013
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Was King Richard III a control freak?
(Phys.org) —University of Leicester psychologists believe Richard III was not a psychopath – but he may have had control freak tendencies
Other
Mar 4, 2013
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Are consumers with fewer friends more likely to take financial risks?
Feeling socially isolated causes consumers to pursue riskier but potentially more profitable financial opportunities, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2013
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Type of innovation dependent on choice of partner
(Phys.org)—When companies want to innovate, they may choose to collaborate with other companies. Thijs Habets of the University of Twente's IGS research institute looked into the collaboration between complementary companies ...
Economics & Business
Dec 4, 2012
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Apple chief vows innovation in TV and more
Apple chief Tim Cook on Tuesday vowed that creativity would remain in the company's "DNA" and hinted that products on the horizon could come in the area of television.
Business
May 30, 2012
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Researchers revolutionize closed captioning
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ever since closed video captioning was developed in the 1970s, it hasn't changed much. The words spoken by the characters or narrators scroll along at the bottom of the screen, enabling hearing impaired viewers ...
