How MIT gave "Ghostbusters" its "geek cred"
The energetic researchers who grounded the new "Ghostbusters" in hard science—giving it "geek cred"—are using a flurry of media attention to alter public perceptions.
The energetic researchers who grounded the new "Ghostbusters" in hard science—giving it "geek cred"—are using a flurry of media attention to alter public perceptions.
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Jul 18, 2016
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Half a century has passed—but the moment Moon pioneer Neil Armstrong took his historic first step on the lunar surface is etched in the memories of those who tuned in.
Space Exploration
Jul 8, 2019
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Using online social media does not lead to long-term problems with our ability to concentrate, according to new research published in the International Journal Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments.
Social Sciences
Oct 7, 2016
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Warning: The following article contains explicit language.
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2017
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(AP)—The company that makes BlackBerry smartphones is looking to Africa to help its troubled sales.
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Sep 25, 2012
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak had a front row seat as the personal computer began to reshape society. So it made perfect sense to him to bring a convention meshing technology with pop culture to Silicon Valley.
Other
Feb 11, 2016
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People like to say that mainstream music all tends to sound similar. While this is true to an extent, an analysis of more than 26,000 songs by researchers at INSEAD and Columbia Business School shows that breakout songs - ...
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2017
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It increasingly seems that projections of election results based on public polling are unreliable. The 2022 midterm elections in the United States are a prime example.
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2022
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ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention ...
Social Sciences
Jan 8, 2024
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