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World: Newscientist.com: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: zaterdag 7 oktober 2023 10:13:43)
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Classical music synchronises the audience's heartbeats and sweating
The audience's heartbeats synchronise during classical music concerts, particularly if its members have "agreeable" or "open" personalities Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:47 +0100
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Astronomers spotted the highest energy light ever seen from a pulsar
Gamma rays with energies upwards of 20 teraelectronvolts have been recorded from the Vela pulsar – 20 times higher than any other light ever seen from one of these odd stars Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:18 +0100
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Human voices are scarier than a lion's growl for savannah animals
Animals at watering holes in South Africa were twice as likely to flee in response to recordings of humans talking compared with sounds of lions Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:16 +0100
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How to see the Draconid meteor shower this weekend
The Draconid meteor shower is happening between 6 and 10 October, peaking on 9 October, and you should be able to see it if you are in the northern hemisphere Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:00:26 +0100
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Fractal fingers could let robots securely grasp any shape
A robotic gripper inspired by a patent from 1913 consists of a nested arrangement of pivoting joints that can wrap around odd shapes using a single motor Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:00:12 +0100
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Egg sex screening aims to stop slaughter of billions of male chicks
Male chicks have no value to farmers who raise egg-laying chicken breeds, meaning that billions are slaughtered straight after hatching. Now, techniques to sex embryos inside eggs aim to end this practice Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:48 +0100
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Scorching September puts 2023 on track to be hottest year on record
The global average air temperature smashed the September average by half a degree Celsius, leading to predictions that 2023 will surpass 2016 as the hottest year ever recorded Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:43:43 +0100
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Amazon is launching its first internet satellites to rival Starlink
Project Kuiper is Amazon's answer to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, and the first prototype spacecraft are due to launch on 6 October Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:23 +0100
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Global power sector has almost hit peak greenhouse gas emissions
This year could have been the beginning of the end for emissions from generating electricity, were it not for a drought that saw a fall in hydropower generation Thu, 05 Oct 2023 01:01:32 +0100
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Being vegetarian may be partly determined by your genes
Two of three genes that affect your likelihood of being vegetarianism are involved in fat metabolism, suggesting that they may affect people's ability to tolerate a diet without animal fats Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:00:49 +0100
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Humans lived on Spanish plateau during Earth's last cold snap
Prehistoric people endured frigid and dry conditions in the highlands of central Spain during the coldest part of the last glacial period Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:00:16 +0100
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Hippos are really bad at chewing their food
Common hippos can't move their mouths side to side to grind their food, while pgymy hippos can only partly do this motion Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0100
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Why we urgently need to end the stigma around body weight
Anti-obesity efforts are so intertwined with body-shaming attitudes that they actively harm health and well-being, says Becca Muir Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0100
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We still don't really understand what large language models are
The world has happily embraced large language models such as ChatGPT, but even researchers working in AI don't fully understand the systems they work on, finds Alex Wilkins Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0100
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US emergency alert system: Everything to know about the national test
Today’s test of the US national alert system on mobile phones is intended to offer opportunities to learn and prepare for emergencies, but tests in the past have sparked conspiracy theories Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:30:28 +0100
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Wing-flapping robot helps explain the evolution of insect flight
Researchers built tiny robots that can switch between two different kinds of flight, one involving unusually fast wing-flapping, to better understand insect evolution Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:00:40 +0100
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Why China's clean energy tech will determine our climate future
China is both the world’s biggest carbon emitter and the largest producer of clean energy tech. Its choices in navigating this paradoxical role may determine the future of the entire planet Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:00:05 +0100
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Starlink carbon footprint up to 30 times size of land-based internet
The satellite internet services provided by SpaceX Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb or Amazon Kuiper will come with a carbon footprint much higher than that associated with land-based alternatives Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:00:39 +0100
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Nobel prize for chemistry goes to trio behind quantum dots work
The tiny crystals, only a few nanometres in size, have applications in computing, lasers and microscopy Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:39 +0100
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Invasive beetle could threaten Ecuador’s eucalyptus plantations
The arrival of the eucalyptus snout beetle threatens the country’s eucalyptus trees – but they themselves are an invasive threat to local species Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:57 +0100
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Hip pain linked to a dozen genetic variants
In a study of more than 220,000 people, 12 genetic variants were strongly associated with hip pain, a discovery that could improve treatments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:00:09 +0100
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Scientists have only just figured out how cats purr
The low-pitched sound of purring is unusual for an animal with short vocal folds, but cats have other structures in their larynx that enable their contented rumbling Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:00:26 +0100
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World: Newstarget.com worldnews: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: zaterdag 14 oktober 2023 15:55:31)
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How Alex Jones made Megyn Kelly look like a complete FOOL
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Look, I don’t agree with Alex Jones on everything, and he’s made some journalistic mistakes that he’s apologized for, but he sure pulled off a strategic victory against the fake news media (NBC, CNN, NYT, etc.) in his recent face-off with Megyn Kelly, leaving her looking like a complete fool. Actually, “fool” isn’t quite the […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:05:31 +0000
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COVER UP: Did Susan Rice’s records get moved to the Obama prez library to avoid having them released to public?
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Efforts by a conservative legal watchdog group to obtain records pertaining to former National Security Advisor Susan Rice’s alleged efforts to unmask the names of Americans caught up in surveillance of foreign subjects perhaps for political purposes has been thwarted after they were handed over to the Barack Obama presidential library. In a press […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 22:20:16 +0000
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Voters shun Hollywood Left and Democrats once again after they spent RECORD amount in Georgia House race
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Democrats and their sycophantic bots in Hollywood can’t catch an electoral break these days, having lost yet another special election after hyping it once more as a supposed ‘referendum’ on President Donald J. Trump. Republican Karen Handel defeated Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff for a seat in Georgia vacated by Tom Price, who gave it up […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 22:18:51 +0000
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Climate change propagandists turn to FAKE SCIENCE VIDEO that falsely claims Manhattan will be under water in 60 years
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A new video has begun circulating the internet that claims New York City will soon be under several feet of water because of the recent decision by President Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord. A duo from France known as “Claire and Max” apparently used Photoshop and three-dimensional simulation software […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:54:13 +0000
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Dershowitz warns that left-wing media frenzy endangers civil liberties by promoting LIES about Trump and the presidency
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He supported President Obama and politically leans very much to the Left, but when it comes to the construct of American government, there are few better defenders of our constitutional system than Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz. And the good professor does not like what he is seeing and hearing in regards to all of […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:52:14 +0000
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Is this YOU? 1 in 4 Americans completely BROKE and in no position to help themselves when SHTF
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With so many geopolitical variables taking place around the world while domestic unrest grows stronger every day, it’s hard to avoid that fact that we live in very volatile times. Russian military provocations, Chinese expansionism in the South China Sea, the escalating Syrian civil war and terrorism in Europe all make the world seem anything […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:50:24 +0000
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Still think crypto currencies are a store of value? Ethereum just flash-crashed 96% in a matter of minutes
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For the past few weeks, I’ve been warning about the extreme volatility of crypto currencies, urging readers to steer clear of the outlandish risks of these unproven, untested “casino-style” betting markets. As if placing an exclamation mark on that very point, Ethereum flash-crashed by 96% today, plunging from $360 to $13 in a matter of […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:49:18 +0000
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The REAL obstructors of justice: House Democrats refuse to allow key witness testimony in Intel Committee’s Russia probe because they likely will clear Trump
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We can finally report that there most definitely is obstruction of justice occurring in the nation’s capital, and that the American people deserve to know about it. Only, the obstruction isn’t coming from President Donald J. Trump; it’s coming from his most vociferous detractors congressional Democrats. In particular, as reported by the Washington Free […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:21:31 +0000
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Campbell: Trump should break up Google’s media monopoly
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When President Trump was still on the campaign trail, he noted that Amazon is using the Washington Post (owned by Amazon) as a political instrument to avoid prosecution for its “huge antitrust problem.” President Trump is right to be concerned about Silicon Valley’s unprecedented corporate power and influence over the nation’s media, and he’s right that “we can’t let […] |
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:20:22 +0000
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Charles Hugh Smith explains the “supernova model of financial collapse” that’s now imminent across our debt-infested world
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Once upon a time governments actually had to be fiscally responsible, spending no more than they took in. Expenditures had to match revenues, in other words; when the money ran out, that was all there was. But somewhere along the line some say it all changed at the Bretton Woods summit that occurred towards […] |
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World: Newswise.com_Business: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: zaterdag 14 oktober 2023 15:05:57)
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The Urban Future Prize Competition Awards 2 Prizes to Cadence OneFive and Carbon Collective to Accelerate Market Ready Climate Tech Solutions
The Urban Future Summit, now in its 7th year, is hosted by the Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and sponsored by The New York Community Trust, MUFG Bank, and Keyframe Capital. It was held on October 12, 2023 at Dock 72. After an afternoon of pitches and panel discussions, the jury, comprised of industry experts from Fifth Wall, Energy Impact Partners, RA Capital Management, Aligned Climate Capital, and UFL, chose two winners that were awarded a $50,000 cash prize each and admission into the ACRE incubator. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:05:00 EST
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Study finds that AI benefits workers more than bosses
Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:30:12 EST
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RUDN Economist Developed a Modern Typology of Innovation Research
The RUDN University economist has developed a new typology of theoretical approaches to innovations study. It expands theoretical knowledge in this field of science. Based on the new typology, the scientists named the most promising areas for further research on innovation. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:05:58 EST
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The advantage of digital-native brands setting up physical brand stores--and the challenge of preventing sales losses in existing channels
Researchers from Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, KU Leuven, Universitat zu Lubeck, Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel, and FoodLabs published a new Journal of Marketing article that investigates the multichannel impact of brand stores by digital-native FMCG brands. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:05:58 EST
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Advertising rental housing in Spanish puts off many potential renters
Publishing an ad for an apartment or rental home in Spanish may seem like it would broaden the pool of potential renters, but new research shows it can harm rental-seekers' perception of the property and its neighborhood.Finding a new apartment or home to rent can be nerve-wracking and tedious. It is increasingly digital and there are thousands of websites and Facebook groups for prospective renters to peruse. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:05:50 EST
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Episode 201 - The State of Banking
On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, faculty from the Ross School of Business and Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan discuss the state of banking from an economic, policy, and consumer perspective. They explore mergers, rising inflation, consumer trust in banks, the 2023 bank failures, and more. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:05:48 EST
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American Society of Anesthesiologists Announces New Industry Supporter Pacira BioSciences, Inc.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX) has joined ASA's Industry Supporter Program to support the Society's more than 56,000 physician anesthesiologist members to improve patient care and reduce reliance on opioids for the treatment of postsurgical or chronic pain. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:05:38 EST
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Is Less More? Or Is Less Sometimes Less? Examining the Consumer Trend Toward Minimalist Packaging in Consumable Products
Researchers from Texas Christian University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and University of Georgia published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines the consumer trend towards minimalist packaging in consumable products. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:40:24 EST
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CSEP and ACSM Reach Historic Partnership
Indianapolis, IN, October 11, 2023 - Two of the world leaders in exercise science, sports medicine and personal training have established a new collaborative partnership. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:05:00 EST
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FDA Establishes New Medical Device Category: FDA Authorization Now Required to Market UV Robots to Healthcare Facilities
The FDA has announced a new medical device product classification "whole room microbial reduction device" which establishes FDA regulation of UV robots intended to reduce the number of pathogens in unoccupied patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas in healthcare facilities where non-critical medical devices are present. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:03 EST
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Michigan Ross Professor Explores Warning Signs in Banking Industry
Banks reporting high profits in good times could be taking greater risks with their portfolios that lead to bigger trouble in a future downturn, according to a study co-authored by Amiyatosh Purnanandam, professor of finance at the Ross School of Business. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:05:27 EST
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Prescription opioid companies increased marketing after Purdue Pharma lawsuit, UW study shows
Public scrutiny of Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis increased sharply in the years after the state of Kentucky filed a lawsuit against the company. New research from David Tan, University of Washington associate professor of management, examines the ensuing behavior of competing prescription opioid companies. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:05:39 EST
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Potential Recession and Job Security Worries Are Keeping Americans Up at Night, Survey Shows
Nearly 7 in 10 U.S. adults report they have lost sleep due to worries about a recession or job security, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:05:39 EST
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When Rentals Go Wrong: Study Explores Sharing Economy and Ways to Boost Good Customer Behavior
The study is based on an extensive investigation of Rent the Runway and data from nearly 2,000 social media posts, 1,168 news media articles, Rent the Runway marketing materials, and interviews with bloggers and consumers. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:05:30 EST
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GW Expert Available: Developing Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Among Indigenous Communities in the United States
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:05:19 EST
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Sam Bankman-Fried trial shines light on the rise and fall of cryptocurrency and concerns about its use in white-collar crime
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is underway in New York. Some are calling his crimes one of the biggest financial frauds in decades. The 31-year-old former crypto mogul is charged with orchestrating a conspiracy to use $10 billion that FTX's customers had entrusted to him for venture capital investments, political donations and luxury real estate purchases. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:05:45 EST
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How much are you willing to pay for a product or service? It depends on your other options and the given context
Researchers from Concordia University and Northwestern University published a new Journal of Marketing study that presents the Comparative Method of Valuation as a more accurate way to measure customers' willingness to pay for a product or service. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:05:16 EST
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UAlbany Chemist Receives $1 Million in Federal Support to Commercialize Forensic Investigation Tool
The funding will be used to advance a novel technology, which combines Raman spectroscopy and machine learning to identify body fluid traces at crime scenes. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:55:49 EST
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