Decision making on the spot
The scientific study of penalty taking suggests that there are unexploited opportunities for footballers.
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Crew from Germany, US, Russia board ISS
Two astronauts and a cosmonaut docked with the International Space Station on Friday and joined the current crew after blasting off two days earlier, Russia's space agency Roscosmos said.
Space Exploration
Jun 8, 2018
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Bend it like Einstein: Science and the World Cup
Football fans won't be alone when they sit glued to their TV sets for the 2018 World Cup.
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Jun 7, 2018
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Airbnb says forced to cancel bookings under new Japan law
Rental site Airbnb said Thursday it had been forced by Japanese authorities to cancel thousands of reservations ahead of a new law regulating short-term rentals, apologising for the "extraordinary disruption."
Business
Jun 7, 2018
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Airbnb culls Japan listings ahead of new rental law
Rental platform Airbnb has suspended a large majority of its listings in Japan ahead of a new law that goes into effect next week regulating short-term rentals in the country.
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Jun 6, 2018
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Predicting the outcomes of FIFA World Cup
One of the favourites in soccer's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, Germany, has just 13.3% chance of winning. And Australia has 14% chance of getting to the round of 16, but only 0.1% chance of winning. These are outcomes from ...
Mathematics
Jun 4, 2018
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Japan's new 'Airbnb law': a double-edged sword
Rental platforms like Airbnb are hoping for a boost from a new law coming into force next month in Japan ahead of an expected surge in demand for the 2020 Olympics, but experts warn it could actually hamper business in the ...
Business
May 20, 2018
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How China has world class football statues but no world class footballers—new research
Despite China's absence from this summer's World Cup Finals, the world's most populous nation is challenging for the number one spot in one aspect of football. A new study by the University of Sheffield has found that China ...
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2018
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Nationalism from international sports may increase international conflict
Nationalism associated with international sporting events like the World Cup may increase state aggression according to a study published in International Studies Quarterly.
Social Sciences
Nov 28, 2017
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Video refereeing could be a major own goal for football—here's why
Ajax's 5-0 cup victory against fellow Dutch premier division side Willem II on September 21 saw a first in football: the official world debut for a video assistant referee in a competitive game.
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