Over the past few years, there has been a growing awareness that many experimentally established "facts" don't seem to hold up to repeated investigation.
Other
Sep 20, 2013
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Wind energy and other renewables can now supply electricity at highly cost effective levels—and it's happened so rapidly that public perception is yet to catch up
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 22, 2016
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(Phys.org) -- Samsung has announced its introduction of stickers with embedded NFC chips, to be sold by major carriers in packs, so that NFC-enabled Samsung smartphones, with a tap against the sticker, can carry out tasks. ...
Dotted among a small flock of sheep in a field in the Scottish Highlands, Luigi and Peaches, two young working dogs with thick white coats, are busy being trained to keep watch on the skies above.
Plants & Animals
Aug 6, 2023
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36
A comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed articles on the topic of global warming and climate change has revealed an overwhelming consensus among scientists that recent warming is human-caused.
Environment
May 15, 2013
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The trolls are winning. Pick a story about some aspect of science, any story, scroll down to the blog comments and let the bashing begin.
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2013
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Claims of a supposed "attention war" have seen new technology blamed for a decline in our ability to concentrate—but a major new survey of the UK public by the Policy Institute and Centre for Attention Studies at King's ...
Social Sciences
Feb 16, 2022
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You've probably seen it happen. You're driving your car and you come to a stop at the traffic lights. You're mindful of traffic infringement fines and public safety, then someone on a bike rides past you, unconcerned, straight ...
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2013
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The public widely believes that the marine environment is under threat from human activities, and supports actions to protect the marine environment in their region, according to a new study to be published in the February ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 10, 2018
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A recent study involving the University of Southampton has investigated public perception of how waste disposal sites affect residents living nearby.
Environment
May 1, 2013
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