Parents who excel at math produce children who excel at math. This is according to a recently released University of Pittsburgh study, which shows a distinct transfer of math skills from parent to child. The study specifically ...
Social Sciences
Sep 1, 2016
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Programming fundamental 'social intelligence' skills into software agents can make humans substantially more trusting of online negotiations, which can lead to superior outcomes in e-commerce transactions, finds an A*STAR-led ...
Computer Sciences
Mar 18, 2015
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The world is already short of computer security experts, but by 2017 that shortfall is going to have reached about two million. Criminal hackers cause damage running to billions of pounds every year – just look at the attack ...
Security
Dec 3, 2014
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Graphics reflected on the wall guide the climber in the choice of route, and body movements are registered by computer vision.
Engineering
Apr 11, 2014
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Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed an iPad app that helps students learn spatial visualization, an essential skill for doing well in science, math and engineering. They have been testing ...
Software
Sep 16, 2013
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(Phys.org) —The young boy, Jack, shyly approaches his friend in a classroom at Whiting Lane Elementary School. This is the last time they'll see each other, and Jack has a gift for his playmate: a picture of the two of ...
Robotics
Apr 26, 2013
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At 17, he's a tech whiz, he's rich—and he can even offer some advice on how to raise your kids. Teenage programmer Nick D'Aloisio's decision to sell his news application Summly to Yahoo for what's rumored to be a massive ...
Business
Mar 26, 2013
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Scores of real-world Microsoft stores will "pop up" in the United States and Canada on October 26 to showcase the technology giant's latest gadgets including the new Surface tablet computer.
Business
Oct 2, 2012
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A Russian national living in New York has been charged in connection with hacking into customer brokerage accounts and stealing $1 million, officials said.
Internet
Apr 18, 2012
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During the first two years of primary education children can learn to do arithmetic faster and better with the help of a more systematically structured educational programme. For older children, teaching arithmetic with the ...
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2012
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