The economic challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic have grown worse since the spring for many American families, with an increasing number reporting that they have trouble paying bills, according to a new RAND Corporation ...
Economics & Business
Dec 17, 2020
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What is the exact path of light inside a highly scattering material like white paint? This is a question that is impossible to answer, as the particles inside the paint are distributed randomly. This, at the same time, is ...
Optics & Photonics
Nov 17, 2020
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Researchers have designed a smart fabric that can detect non-metallic objects ranging from avocadoes to credit cards, according to a study from Dartmouth College and Microsoft Research.
Materials Science
Oct 30, 2020
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Twenty-two percent of Los Angeles County tenants paid rent late at least once from April to July and about 7% did not pay any rent at least once between May and July, according to a joint UCLA-USC report released Monday as ...
Economics & Business
Sep 1, 2020
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Holst Center has demonstrated the world's first organic near-infrared large-area image sensor capable of detecting the unique pattern of veins in a person's hand via reflected light. The sensor opens the door to highly secure, ...
Optics & Photonics
Jul 15, 2020
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A new review of the availability, uptake, and effectiveness of bank card gambling blockers in the UK has found an estimated 28 million personal current accounts do not have the option to block gambling expenditure.
Social Sciences
Jul 7, 2020
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One-third of American families have lost income since the beginning of shutdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with such losses striking families from all economic groups, according to a new nationally representative ...
Economics & Business
Jun 3, 2020
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As COVID-19 cases climbed across the United States, households in affected areas began to change their shopping patterns. In recent weeks, many dramatically increased their purchases—clearing out store shelves and straining ...
Economics & Business
Apr 10, 2020
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In 2019, U.S. consumer debt reached an all-time high, surpassing levels last seen during the 2008 financial crisis. Such debt takes many forms, including mortgages and student loans. But credit card debt alone exceeded $870 ...
Economics & Business
Jan 24, 2020
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Does the common stereotype for "organized crime" hold up for organizations of hackers? Research from Michigan State University is one of the first to identify common attributes of cybercrime networks, revealing how these ...
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2020
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