Churches will continue to attract older congregations as increasing life expectancy encourages people to put off involvement in religion, according to new research.
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2011
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When people communicate, the way they move has as much to do with what they're saying as the words that come out of their mouths. But what about when robots communicate with people? How can robots use non-verbal communication ...
Robotics
Mar 7, 2011
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Materials scientists and engineers from six UK universities are joining forces to forecast the life expectancy of nuclear power reactors.
Engineering
Feb 17, 2011
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Netflix Inc.'s video subscription service topped 20 million customers during the fourth quarter to help push its earnings beyond analyst expectations and burnish its reputation as a stock market star. Its shares surged nearly ...
Business
Jan 26, 2011
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(AP) -- Qualcomm Inc. said Wednesday that earnings in the latest quarter surged 39 percent, driven by a growing worldwide embrace of smart phones and a shift to high-speed data networks.
Business
Jan 26, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A study suggests the government should introduce a variable state pension age to acknowledge the wide variations in life expectancy across the UK. It also warns the current state pension system is unsustainable ...
Economics & Business
Jan 12, 2011
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Dying young was not likely the reason Neanderthals went extinct, said a study out Monday that suggests early modern humans had about the same life expectancy as their hairier, ancient cousins.
Archaeology
Jan 10, 2011
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At the current pace of research and development, global oil will run out 90 years before replacement technologies are ready, says a new University of California, Davis, study based on stock market expectations.
Environment
Nov 9, 2010
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The United Nations on Thursday named oil-rich Norway as the country with the best quality of life, while Asia has made the biggest strides in recent decades.
Social Sciences
Nov 4, 2010
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Turns out the high school guidance counselor was right. Students who have high aspirations and put thought into their futures during their high school years tend to reach higher levels of educational attainment, according ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2010
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