Bitcoin virtual currency users and motivations
A new study uses Google Trends data in an attempt to understand who uses the anonymous crypto-currency Bitcoin, and for what purposes.
Economics & Business
Aug 4, 2015
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Warming slow-down not the end of climate change, study shows
A slow-down in global warming is not a sign that climate change is ending, but a natural blip in an otherwise long-term upwards trend, research shows.
Earth Sciences
Jul 20, 2015
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Researcher uses technology to predict fashion trends
In fashion, combining contrasting fabrics, colors, and textures is what brings an outfit to life. In Heng Xu's career, combining science and art has brought a new way of interpreting data to life—an innovation that might ...
Computer Sciences
Jun 8, 2015
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In fashion first, Google shows what's hot and not
Tulle skirts are in. Jogger pants are hot. But high-waisted shorts? You don't want to go there.
Internet
Apr 27, 2015
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Professor analyzes online data to predict future fashion trends
In fashion, combining contrasting fabrics, colors and textures is what brings an outfit to life. In Heng Xu's career, combining science and art has brought a new way of interpreting data to life—an innovation that might ...
Computer Sciences
Mar 31, 2015
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CryoSat extends its reach on the Arctic
CryoSat has delivered this year's map of autumn sea-ice thickness in the Arctic, revealing a small decrease in ice volume. In a new phase for ESA's ice mission, the measurements can now also be used to help vessels navigate ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 15, 2014
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More women on corporate boards doesn't mean less risk
There is a popular notion abroad that women are not risk takers and their mere presence on a bank board will reduce risky strategies and behaviours.
Economics & Business
Dec 3, 2014
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Global warming could undermine poverty fight: World Bank
Climate change could undermine efforts to defeat extreme poverty around the globe, the World Bank warned Sunday.
Environment
Nov 23, 2014
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Public trust has dwindled with rise in income inequality
Trust in others and confidence in societal institutions are at their lowest point in over three decades, analyses of national survey data reveal. The findings are forthcoming in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association ...
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2014
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Pacific Northwest shows warming trend over past century-plus
The annual mean temperature in the Pacific Northwest has warmed by about 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit since the early 20th century – a gradual warming trend that has been accelerating over the past 3-4 decades and is attributed ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 3, 2014
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