Would physics be "far more interesting" if the Higgs boson had not been found? Stephen Hawking thinks so. He made this bold claim, possibly with his tongue slightly in his cheek, at the opening of a new exhibition at the ...
General Physics
Nov 18, 2013
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In today's tough job market, more job-seekers could be facing interview questions like this: Why are manholes round? Or how many barbershops are there in San Francisco?
Social Sciences
Oct 15, 2012
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Texting while driving is a serious threat to public safety, but a new University of Michigan study suggests that we might not be aware of our actions.
Other
Sep 26, 2012
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Staying motivated is always tough, but it certainly gets easier when you start seeing results. That's why keeping your spirits up during a job search can be extremely difficult. Candidates often face repeated rejection and ...
Economics & Business
Apr 24, 2012
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Help is just a few clicks away on Facebook for people expressing suicidal thoughts.
Internet
Dec 13, 2011
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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) intends to launch on May 16 a new Internet wargame, recruiting a community of more than 1,000 players to collaborate on solving real-world problems facing the Navy.
Other
May 9, 2011
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The Super Bowl annually produces the year's largest TV audience, making it a prime event for advertisers to debut their flashy, new commercials. But ads with violent content aired during a sporting event that also contains ...
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2011
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Plants don't think – but animals do. The difference between the thoughts of humans and the thoughts of other animals – and whether we will ever be able to find out exactly what they are - will be the topic of a ...
Other
Dec 1, 2010
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The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether a California ban on the sale of violent video games to minors is unconstitutional.
Business
Apr 26, 2010
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Frederick Douglass is regarded as one of the most prominent abolitionists the world has ever seen. Alongside his extraordinary contributions as an influential speaker, writer and human rights advocate, Douglass—who was ...
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2021
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