The activity of online communities does not grow in line with the number of users, according to a model recently published in the European Physical Journal B.
General Physics
Sep 1, 2011
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Agriculture in the developing world can reap considerable benefits from the use of modern information and communications technology. A mobile application launched by the government of Tamil Nadu is a case in point. Research ...
Biotechnology
Nov 14, 2022
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In person, people with disabilities often experience microaggressions—comments or subtle insults based on stereotypes. New types of microaggressions play out online as well, according to new Cornell-led research.
Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2022
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Whereas young people were born into the digital world, older generations have had to learn how to adapt to it. One such age cohort is Generation X (those born between 1965-1980), who acclimated to the digital world relatively ...
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2022
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Around 3.7 million Australians have been unintentionally caught in an ocean rip. For the unprepared it can be a harrowing experience—but for experienced surfers, rips are a handy way to ride through the whitewash and out ...
Environment
Jul 27, 2022
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University of Central Florida researchers are part of a team that has found that there's no one-size-fits all approach to digital reading and that adjusting font style and size can increase reading speed while maintaining ...
Education
Jul 12, 2022
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Parks, small woodlands and even simple patches of grass not only keep a city attractive, but also help people find a sense of bliss in an otherwise bustling urban environment. With new technologies, we can plan and monitor ...
Environment
May 26, 2022
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The metaverse is a virtual world in which users, represented by an avatar, can shop, socialize, take part in leisure activities—and learn. Its development has become a priority for many tech companies, including Facebook ...
Economics & Business
Nov 9, 2021
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Financial inclusion is key to improving economic and social welfare, reducing inequality, and promoting economic growth. Globally, 1.7 billion people have limited access to financial services, especially in the developing ...
Economics & Business
Oct 21, 2021
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Fifty years ago, the strategy-based game Oregon Trail hit classrooms around the country. Anyone who has played the game knows that crossing a river in the wrong place at the wrong time or other poor decisions along the trail ...
Agriculture
Sep 24, 2021
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