Liquid metal brings soft robotics a step closer
Scientists have invented a way to morph liquid metal into physical shapes.
Condensed Matter
Oct 16, 2017
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Attending a middle vs. a K-8 school matters for student outcomes
Students who attend a middle school compared to a K-8 school are likely to have a lower perception of their reading skills, finds a new study by NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Social Sciences
Oct 16, 2017
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Fact-checking fake news on Facebook works - just too slowly
Facebook's effort to limit the spread of fake news using outside fact-checkers appears to be having an effect—though that finding comes with a major caveat.
Internet
Oct 16, 2017
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Proposed New Mexico science standards omit global warming
A proposed overhaul of New Mexico's state science standards for public schools came under intense criticism Monday at a packed public hearing in the state capital for omitting or deleting references to global warming, evolution ...
Social Sciences
Oct 16, 2017
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Tesla sacks hundreds of workers on Model 3 stall: source
Tesla Motors, which recently missed its production target on the high-profile "Model 3," has dismissed hundreds of employees following annual performance reviews, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
Business
Oct 16, 2017
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Some faiths more likely to turn to religion for answers to science
When it comes to seeking answers to questions about science, evangelical and black Protestants and Mormons are more likely than the general population to turn to religion, according to a new study by researchers from Rice ...
Social Sciences
Oct 16, 2017
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NASA finds newly formed tropical storm lan over open waters
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided a visible picture of newly formed Tropical Storm Lan in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Earth Sciences
Oct 16, 2017
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NASA sees Tropical Depression Khanun sissipating in Gulf of Tonkin
NASA's Terra satellite passed over Tropical Storm Khanun after it had passed over southern China and began dissipating in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Earth Sciences
Oct 16, 2017
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Break the attachment before selling your stuff, study says
Ever tried to sell something you've owned for a while on Craigslist and found that no one is willing to pony up what you're asking?
Economics & Business
Oct 16, 2017
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NASA sees Hurricane Ophelia lashing Ireland
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided a thermal view of the clouds in hurricane Ophelia as it lashed Ireland. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission core satellite provided a look at the rainfall that was affecting ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 16, 2017
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