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Why Windows 95 Was a Game-Changer for Computer Users
Windows 95, the operating system update that changed the way millions of people interacted with their computers, was released 20 years ago today.
Windows 95, the operating system update that changed the way millions of people interacted with their computers, was released 20 years ago today.
Computer Science
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015, 9:05am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015, 9:05am
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Do Netflix, Spotify and Facebook know me as well as they think?
Websites try to suggest everything from your next best friend to your next best shirt. But are these recommendations a help or a hindrance?
Websites try to suggest everything from your next best friend to your next best shirt. But are these recommendations a help or a hindrance?
Computer Science
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015, 9:05am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015, 9:05am
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Print your own satellite in orbiting space factory
Satellites that are manufactured and assembled in orbit could let you launch your own armchair science project or just experience the effect of seeing Earth from above
Satellites that are manufactured and assembled in orbit could let you launch your own armchair science project or just experience the effect of seeing Earth from above
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 20, 2015, 8:50am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 20, 2015, 8:50am
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A scientist weighs up the five main anti-abortion arguments
In the last week alone, abortion has caused controversy in the US, the UK and in Chile. Medical science is often invoked on both sides of the debate. So what is the evidence on some of the main claims around abortion?
In the last week alone, abortion has caused controversy in the US, the UK and in Chile. Medical science is often invoked on both sides of the debate. So what is the evidence on some of the main claims around abortion?
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2015, 9:46am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2015, 9:46am
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Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Downplay Diet's Role In Obesity
Coca-Cola is funding a new nonprofit that blames obesity on lack of exercise, not on bad diets. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Anahad O'Connor of The New York Times about the group's controversial message.
Coca-Cola is funding a new nonprofit that blames obesity on lack of exercise, not on bad diets. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Anahad O'Connor of The New York Times about the group's controversial message.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 11, 2015, 10:51am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 11, 2015, 10:51am
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Language detectives make the web less anonymous
With forensic linguistics, researchers aim to use online harassers' and criminals' own words against them
With forensic linguistics, researchers aim to use online harassers' and criminals' own words against them
Computer Science
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 06, 2015, 7:43am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 06, 2015, 7:43am
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Step forward for computing by light
Engineers and physicists have discovered a property of silicon which could aid the development of faster computers.
Engineers and physicists have discovered a property of silicon which could aid the development of faster computers.
Computer Science
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Jul 24, 2015, 8:19am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Jul 24, 2015, 8:19am
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'Gay genes': science is on the right track, we're born this way. Let’s deal with it.
A recent article argued that sexuality is down to choice, not genetics. But the scientific evidence says otherwise, and points to a strong biological origin
A recent article argued that sexuality is down to choice, not genetics. But the scientific evidence says otherwise, and points to a strong biological origin
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jul 24, 2015, 8:19am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jul 24, 2015, 8:19am
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How Pluto's most spectacular image was made—and nearly lost
Science goes behind the scenes as five scientists work through the night to make the best image of Pluto the world had ever seen
Science goes behind the scenes as five scientists work through the night to make the best image of Pluto the world had ever seen
Astronomy
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 23, 2015, 11:44am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 23, 2015, 11:44am
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Named Environmental Advocate Ahead of U.N. Climate Meeting
"Climate change is not science fiction"
"Climate change is not science fiction"
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 22, 2015, 9:16am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 22, 2015, 9:16am
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Lizard 'skin funnel' copied in lab
A new study unpicks how the skin of the Texas horned lizard funnels water towards its mouth, and unveils a plastic replica that uses the same principles.
A new study unpicks how the skin of the Texas horned lizard funnels water towards its mouth, and unveils a plastic replica that uses the same principles.
Materials Science
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 22, 2015, 9:16am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 22, 2015, 9:16am
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At the limit of Moore's law: scientists develop molecule-sized transistors
Researchers find transistors can be produced consisting of atoms 600,000 times thinner than a human hair – paving way for atom-scale chips
Researchers find transistors can be produced consisting of atoms 600,000 times thinner than a human hair – paving way for atom-scale chips
Computer Science
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015, 1:24pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015, 1:24pm
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After 50-year hunt, science finds pentaquarks
Data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) outside Geneva appears to have proved the existence of particles made of five quarks, solving a 50-year-old puzzle about the building blocks of matter, scientists said on Tuesday.
Data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) outside Geneva appears to have proved the existence of particles made of five quarks, solving a 50-year-old puzzle about the building blocks of matter, scientists said on Tuesday.
A Biodegradable Computer Chip That Performs Surprisingly Well
Researchers show that devices based on a material derived from wood work as well as the communications chip in your smartphone.
Researchers show that devices based on a material derived from wood work as well as the communications chip in your smartphone.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015, 9:03am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015, 9:03am
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Are computer glitches making companies vulnerable?
The computer problems at the NYSE and United Airlines highlight the downside of the country's dependence on technology
The computer problems at the NYSE and United Airlines highlight the downside of the country's dependence on technology
Computer Science
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 09, 2015, 9:20am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 09, 2015, 9:20am
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Moore’s law wins: new chips have circuits 10,000 times thinner than hairs
IBM processors built at 7nm will be four times more powerful with up to 20bn transistors squeezed onto a single chip
IBM processors built at 7nm will be four times more powerful with up to 20bn transistors squeezed onto a single chip
Computer Science
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 09, 2015, 9:20am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 09, 2015, 9:20am
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Tim Hunt sexism controversy: UCL attempts to draw a line under saga
The university’s ruling council will release a statement today, although the scientist will not be reinstated, provost Michael Arthur has said
The university’s ruling council will release a statement today, although the scientist will not be reinstated, provost Michael Arthur has said
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 09, 2015, 9:20am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 09, 2015, 9:20am
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Measuring research: what are the units of assessment?
Today sees the publication of the report of an independent review of the contentious use of metrics — numerical indicators of performance — in the assessment of UK research and researchers. Can it plot a sensible course in a world increasingly obsessed with numbers?
Today sees the publication of the report of an independent review of the contentious use of metrics — numerical indicators of performance — in the assessment of UK research and researchers. Can it plot a sensible course in a world increasingly obsessed with numbers?
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 09, 2015, 9:20am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 09, 2015, 9:20am
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Pluto probe working "flawlessly" after brief scare
The Pluto-bound New Horizons is out of safe mode and ready to resume science operations, one week from its historic flyby
The Pluto-bound New Horizons is out of safe mode and ready to resume science operations, one week from its historic flyby
Facebook can recognise you in photos even if you're not looking
A new experimental algorithm from Facebook's artificial intelligence lab can recognise people in photographs even when it can't see their faces
A new experimental algorithm from Facebook's artificial intelligence lab can recognise people in photographs even when it can't see their faces
Computer Science
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015, 9:26am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015, 9:26am
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Academic freedom sexism
Shutting other people up when you’re powerful but frightened isn’t defending academic freedom. It’s repressing itTwo weeks ago, a Nobel Laureate made some ill-advised remarks in front of the World Conference of Science Journalism.Whether or not these were intended as a joke is irrelevant at this stage; the remarks were made, people got offended, and the rest is history. Sir Tim Hunt offered his resignation from an honorary position (with no responsibilities and no salary) at University College London, and it was accepted. Again, whether he was pushed or whether he jumped is today of little concern. Continue reading...
Shutting other people up when you’re powerful but frightened isn’t defending academic freedom. It’s repressing itTwo weeks ago, a Nobel Laureate made some ill-advised remarks in front of the World Conference of Science Journalism.Whether or not these were intended as a joke is irrelevant at this stage; the remarks were made, people got offended, and the rest is history. Sir Tim Hunt offered his resignation from an honorary position (with no responsibilities and no salary) at University College London, and it was accepted. Again, whether he was pushed or whether he jumped is today of little concern. Continue reading...
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015, 9:26am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015, 9:26am
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Just one action for women in science
In the wake of #Huntgate, here is a handy list of actions that individuals could commit to if they really want to see a change in the working environment coupled with a genuine move towards equality
In the wake of #Huntgate, here is a handy list of actions that individuals could commit to if they really want to see a change in the working environment coupled with a genuine move towards equality
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jun 19, 2015, 9:12am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jun 19, 2015, 9:12am
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Engineers, unless we wave our arms a bit we'll never inspire the next generation
Today I was thrilled to be announced as the recipient of this year’s Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Award, but I’m concerned that engineering in general is hiding in plain sight
Today I was thrilled to be announced as the recipient of this year’s Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Award, but I’m concerned that engineering in general is hiding in plain sight
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 18, 2015, 10:42am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 18, 2015, 10:42am
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My #distractinglysexy hashtag is not to blame for Tim Hunt’s resignation
Until women are given more of a voice and power in traditional organisations, calling out sexism on social media often remains our only recourse
Until women are given more of a voice and power in traditional organisations, calling out sexism on social media often remains our only recourse
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 18, 2015, 10:42am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 18, 2015, 10:42am
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How a scientist lost $3 million on TV’s Shark Tank—and still came out ahead
Polymer scientist Christopher Sakezles landed the biggest deal in the reality show’s history
Polymer scientist Christopher Sakezles landed the biggest deal in the reality show’s history
Materials Science
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015, 8:38am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015, 8:38am
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World’s ‘Thinnest’ Light Bulb, Made From Graphene, Debuts
Discovery could eventually transform computers as well.
Discovery could eventually transform computers as well.
Materials Science
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015, 8:38am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015, 8:38am
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The unseen women scientists behind Tim Hunt’s Nobel prize
With the announcement of Tim Hunt’s resignation from UCL comes an opportunity to reflect on the women in science who were part of his success
With the announcement of Tim Hunt’s resignation from UCL comes an opportunity to reflect on the women in science who were part of his success
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jun 12, 2015, 10:49am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jun 12, 2015, 10:49am
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#Distractinglysexy Twitter campaign mocks Tim Hunt's sexist comments
Female scientsts take to Twitter to respond to the Nobel laureate’s comments about women crying in labs Female scientists have taken to Twitter to mock Tim Hunt’s suggestion that science would benefit from “single-sex labs” by posting pictures of themselves at work using the #distractinglysexy hashtag.
Female scientsts take to Twitter to respond to the Nobel laureate’s comments about women crying in labs Female scientists have taken to Twitter to mock Tim Hunt’s suggestion that science would benefit from “single-sex labs” by posting pictures of themselves at work using the #distractinglysexy hashtag.
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm
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A Nobel Scientist Just Made a Breathtakingly Sexist Speech at International Conference
Tim Hunt complained that female scientists "cry" and make male colleagues fall in love with them
Tim Hunt complained that female scientists "cry" and make male colleagues fall in love with them
Science Politics
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2015, 10:42am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2015, 10:42am
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Tim Hunt should treat female scientists with the respect that he enjoys | Sophie Scott
The Nobel prizewinner’s ‘trouble with girls’ comments are toxic as well as nonsense – discrimination in science is endemic
The Nobel prizewinner’s ‘trouble with girls’ comments are toxic as well as nonsense – discrimination in science is endemic
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2015, 10:42am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2015, 10:42am
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