California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires
When a wildfire erupted in the middle of a recent California night, it could have been a disaster.
Environment
Sep 12, 2023
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How AI models are transforming weather forecasting: A showcase of data-driven systems
Developments in machine learning are continuing at breathtaking pace, both inside and outside of weather forecasting. To help assess machine learning weather forecasts from different sources, we now show a range of them in ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 6, 2023
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Mapping mass shootings in the United States
The United States has more than 10 times the number of mass shooting incidents than other developed countries, yet little research has shown the distribution and types of shootings, geographically.
Social Sciences
Jul 26, 2023
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Short meetings could encourage teachers to stay on the job
A single, 10-minute meeting between teachers and their principals can increase teacher job satisfaction, our new research shows. This increase in job satisfaction could potentially encourage teachers to stay in the profession ...
Social Sciences
May 16, 2023
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Does everybody get 'a piece of the national cake'? How Nigerian politicians cooperate to distribute public resources
Since 2017, political scientist Leila Demarest has immersed herself into the dynamics of Nigeria's National Assembly, the federal parliament of the country. How does this institution work, and how do politicians cooperate? ...
Political science
May 3, 2023
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The death of open access mega-journals?
The entire scientific publishing world is currently undergoing a massive stress test of quantity vs. quality, open access (free) vs. institutional subscriptions (paywall), and how to best judge the integrity of a publication.
ChatGPT: Student insights are necessary to help universities plan for the future
With the launch of ChatGPT to the public, post-secondary institutions are aware of the seismic impact this could have on both the business and art of education.
Social Sciences
Mar 28, 2023
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Why loneliness is both an individual thing and a shared result of the cities we create
If you're feeling lonely, you're not alone. Loneliness is an increasingly common experience, and it can have severe consequences. People who feel lonely are at higher risk of serious health issues, including heart disease, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 25, 2023
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Three out of four parents say social media is a major distraction for students, according to new study
The vast majority of parents believe social media is a major distraction for students, according to a new nationwide study.
Social Sciences
Jan 17, 2023
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Pro-choice crowdfunding has surged in the U.S. But donating that way has risks
The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision by the United States Supreme Court earlier this year overturned constitutional protections of reproductive choice for Americans.
Economics & Business
Dec 5, 2022
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