Big questions about risk assessment of nanomaterials
When it comes to nanotechnology, Australians have shown strong support for regulation and safety testing.
Bio & Medicine
Aug 25, 2015
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News tagged with decision-making process
Researchers find clue to explain how penguins know when to surface
(PhysOrg.com) -- Anyone who has ever swum around near the bottom of a swimming pool, or flippered along an ocean floor for any length of time without benefit of an air supply knows that there is a decision making process ...
The cuckoo sheds new light on the scientific mystery of bird migration
The cuckoo is not only capable of finding its way from unknown locations; it does this through a highly complex individual decision making process. Such skills have never before been documented in migratory birds. A new study ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 20, 2015
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Natural language processing facilitates collaborative decisions
The Decision Science, AI and Natural Language Processing team at IBM Research-Ireland recently presented a conference paper called "Decision Conversations Decoded" at the 16th Annual Conference of the North American Chapter ...
Computer Sciences
Jun 28, 2018
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New study reveals strategy for using free giveaways to maximize sales
New research from the University of Miami School of Business Administration offers marketers a strategy for how best to structure free giveaways with products in order to maximize sales.
Economics & Business
Apr 3, 2013
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Natural-disaster mathematical aid systems are presented to NGOs
A team of mathematicians from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) has developed a computer application that estimates the magnitude of natural disasters and helps NGOs in the decision making process. The researchers ...
Mathematics
Feb 11, 2010
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Neural network trained to assess fire effects
Skoltech's Aeronet Lab has developed an algorithm that makes it possible to analyze satellite images of areas affected by fires and other natural disasters and to make a quick assessment of the economic damage. The algorithm ...
Computer Sciences
Apr 23, 2018
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Communication methods do not work equally across diverse teams
More recent thought on how to reach consensus among members of diverse teams for the best outcome has been to use text rather than face-to-face communication, but new research from the University of Michigan shows it's not ...
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2018
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Focusing on the success of others can make us selfish
It is believed that the success of humans as a species depends to a large extent on our ability to cooperate in groups. Much more so than any other ape (or mammal for that matter), people are able to work together and coordinate ...
Social Sciences
Feb 17, 2015
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Ancient gene gives planarians a heads-up in regeneration
A seldom-studied gene known as notum plays a key role in the planarian's regeneration decision-making process, according to Whitehead Institute scientists. Protein from this gene determines whether a head or tail will regrow ...
Biotechnology
May 12, 2011
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