Dolphins beat humans, chimps at early signs of self-awareness
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the brightest mammal of them all?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the brightest mammal of them all?
Plants & Animals
Jan 10, 2018
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From movies to magazines, traditional media has long been criticised for perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards—thin ideals that generate low self-esteem among women and girls.
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2017
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(Phys.org)—Researchers have developed a neuro-inspired analog computer that has the ability to train itself to become better at whatever tasks it performs. Experimental tests have shown that the new system, which is based ...
Building on nearly two decades' worth of research, a multidisciplinary team at Cornell has blazed a new trail by creating a self-assembled, three-dimensional gyroidal superconductor.
Superconductivity
Jan 29, 2016
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Since the 19th century, microscopy and spectroscopy methods have illuminated many aspects of chemistry and physics, from defining atomic spectra to bringing clarity to Einstein's photoelectric effect.
Nanophysics
Feb 4, 2013
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Imagine being able to store thousands of songs and high-resolution images on data devices no bigger than a fingernail. Researchers from A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) and the National University ...
Nanophysics
Oct 11, 2012
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With just one kick, you will be remembered forever as a hero. Or as an utter choker.
Other
Jun 12, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Panera, the national restaurant chain most famous for its bread, has been in the news of late because theyve decided to test the concept of allowing customers to pay whatever they want for bread, sandwiches ...
Having an attractive model shill for a product only helps influence sales in certain situations, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. It seems it all depends on the set-up for the advertising.
Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2011
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