When drawing scientists, U.S. children now depict female scientists more often than ever, according to new Northwestern University research, which analyzed five decades of "Draw-A-Scientist" studies conducted since the 1960s.
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A comparative study on predicting presidential election outcomes using models built on watch data for thousands of television shows has found that simple "single-show models" can have high predictive accuracy. Given the recent ...
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May 1, 2017
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A New Zealand judge has upheld an earlier ruling that flamboyant internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and three of his colleagues can be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges.
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Feb 20, 2017
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US firms Netflix and Amazon face quotas for European movies and television shows under new EU proposals unveiled Wednesday that also aim to lift cross-border barriers for Internet shoppers.
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May 25, 2016
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If you think there are too many cop or doctor shows on TV, you're not wrong.
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Apr 28, 2016
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Rap music legend Dr. Dre is starring in Apple's first original television show, according to a story published Friday in the Hollywood Reporter.
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Feb 12, 2016
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People who watch meaningful entertainment may be more willing to lend a hand to people they consider different, according to researchers.
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Feb 4, 2016
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Hollywood, it is often said, is global pop culture: In this day and age, American television shows are accessible online nearly all over the world, entertaining millions with Walter White's transition from a family man to ...
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Jan 14, 2016
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An unexpected Netflix outage temporarily stymied unspecified numbers of members trying to stream television shows in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.
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Nov 11, 2015
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In an era where popular culture is increasingly recognized for its impact on lay understanding of health and medicine, few scholars have looked at television's powerful role in the creation of patient expectations, especially ...
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Aug 22, 2015
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