Even the best refs play favorites
(Phys.org) —Along with Neymar, Ronaldo and Messi, the world's best soccer referees are heading to Brazil for the World Cup.
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Jun 12, 2014
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Brazil's World Cup also a test bed for climate change
Beyond the spectacle of 32 nations battling for the greatest prize in football, the World Cup is also a test bed for tackling climate-damaging carbon emissions from major events.
Environment
Jun 12, 2014
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Is the FIFA World cup qualification a fair game?
In their new article, "Unfair play in World Cup qualification? An analysis of the 1998–2010 FIFA World Cup performances and the bias in the allocation of tournament berths", Christian Stone and Michel Rod studied the match ...
Social Sciences
Jun 11, 2014
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Facebook, Twitter brace for World Cup fever
This year's World Cup will play out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and messaging apps like WhatsApp just as it progresses in stadiums from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro.
Internet
Jun 10, 2014
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New research reveals how Brazil produced more food while saving its rainforests
As the world turns its attention to Brazil with the opening of the World Cup this month, many people around the globe know the country's soccer fame, but few realize that it is the world's leader in reducing carbon emissions. ...
Environment
Jun 5, 2014
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Google maps World Cup soccer venues
Google Maps on Thursday began letting soccer fans dive into World Cup venues in Brazil without having to leave home.
Internet
Jun 5, 2014
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Amazon ruins await adventurous World Cup visitors
If Hollywood were to set a psychological thriller in the Amazon rainforest, the haunting Paricatuba Ruins would be the perfect backdrop.
Archaeology
May 30, 2014
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Brazil's weak service makes WCup Tweets unlikely
Ecstatic football fans unable to celebrate a World Cup win with real-time Tweets, or post "selfies" of themselves from inside stadiums. Or worse, emergency calls blocked by jammed cellphone towers unable to handle the volume.
Internet
May 24, 2014
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The aerodynamics of speed skiing
(Phys.org) —By studying the aerodynamics of speed skiing, Engineering student Robert Sills is developing methods to improve results of the British Speed Ski Team by reducing aerodynamic drag.
Engineering
Mar 6, 2013
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Goal-line technology and how it works
Ever since the dawn of football, governing bodies have been looking for ways to avoid controversial refereeing decisions.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 19, 2013
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