US consumer confidence slipped in September, partly weighed down by hurricanes Harvey and Irma which slammed into Texas and Florida, according to a monthly survey released Tuesday.
Environment
Sep 26, 2017
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Girls start believing they aren't good at math, science and even computers at a young age—but providing fun STEM activities at school and home may spark interest and inspire confidence.
Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2017
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We have a lot of confidence that we measure temperature accurately. But how do thermometers in the kitchen or doctor's office work? Thanks to the laws of thermodynamics, thermometers respond to heat moving from hot to cold ...
Other
Mar 28, 2017
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Animals feeding at sea inherit a chemical record reflecting the area where they fed, which can help track their movements, according to a new study by scientists from the University of Southampton.
Ecology
Oct 12, 2016
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The huge Yahoo hack deals a fresh blow to the internet pioneer which has been struggling to reinvent itself, potentially impacting the pending sale aiming at giving it a new start.
Business
Sep 23, 2016
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Nearly half (47%) of UK employees are suffering from a crisis of confidence when it comes to making financial decisions and are agonising over their long term financial choices and health, according to preliminary research ...
Economics & Business
Sep 14, 2016
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Stanford political science Professor Margaret Levi examines surveys showing less trust in government today than decades ago and finds that the question is too vague.
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2016
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A new book developed by a University of Manchester expert could be a boost for Brits who suffer from poor confidence.
Social Sciences
Jun 1, 2016
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Participating in a March Madness bracket office pool this year? Don't rely too much on experts' picks or overestimate your chance of winning.
Mathematics
Mar 14, 2016
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Mink that are confident by nature are easier for the mink farmer to work with. They also get less stressed when handled. These are two good reasons why mink farmers include this trait when selecting animals for breeding. ...
Other
Dec 8, 2015
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