When did humans first learn to count?
Linguistic clues show how people around the world first developed mathematical thought.
June 5, 2018
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Technology
A los presidentes latinoamericanos les encanta Twitter (y esta no es una buena señal)
Cuando los líderes de las democracias débiles usan las redes sociales para conectarse con sus electores, las personas…
June 4, 2018
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Satellite imagery is revolutionizing the world. But should we always trust what we see?
Geospatial data offers a powerful new way to see the world. But these high-tech images can be misleading or incomplete.
June 4, 2018
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When will Google defend democracy?
Social media sites aren't the only online systems that can secretly influence people's votes. Search engines can…
June 4, 2018
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Blood in your veins is not blue – here's why it's always red
Your blood is red; it's never blue. Because of hemoglobin; and the view through tissue.
June 1, 2018
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For NFL players, social media is key to winning PR battle over anthem protests
NFL players, historically losers in power struggles with team owners, can retake control of the kneeling-protest issue if…
June 1, 2018
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Immigration agents X-raying migrants to determine age isn't just illegal, it's a misuse of science
If an undocumented migrant is a minor or an adult can have far-reaching implications. A forensic anthropologist explains…
May 31, 2018
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How can criminals manipulate cryptocurrency markets?
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are susceptible to fraud and price manipulation, just like any other type of investment.
May 31, 2018
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Organs-on-chips: Tiny technology helping bring safe new drugs to patients faster
Researchers who've created a kidney-on-a-chip explain why these kinds of devices are an improvement over traditional…
May 30, 2018
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Can this bird adapt to a warmer climate? Read the genes to find out
As the climate warms, some species will not be able to evolve fast enough to adapt to the new conditions. Rachael Bay examined…
May 29, 2018
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New federal policy would hike student spacecraft costs, threatening technology education
Will new communications licensing costs make small satellites so expensive that they can't be used for student education?
May 29, 2018
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Federal judge rules Trump's Twitter account is a public forum
A Twitter account used for official purposes is a public forum protected by the First Amendment, a federal judge has ruled.
May 24, 2018
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Personality tests with deep-sounding questions provide shallow answers about the 'true' you
Few can resist an assessment that promises to reveal your hidden, true self. But new research suggests that people mistakenly…
May 24, 2018
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What are these 'levels' of autonomous vehicles?
There are a few notable milestones along the road to fully self-driving cars.
May 23, 2018
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The Standard Model of particle physics: The absolutely amazing theory of almost everything
A particle physicist explains just what this keystone theory includes. After 50 years, it's the best we've got to…
May 23, 2018
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Debunking the 6 biggest myths about 'technology addiction'
Popular concerns about technology use and alleged addiction don't hold up to scholarly scrutiny.
May 22, 2018
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These CRISPR-modified crops don't count as GMOs
GMO crops have been rejected in many countries where food shortages are dire. Now, a scientist at the University of Connecticut…
May 22, 2018
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What you see in a 3D scan of yourself could be upsetting
When people see their bodies in 3D, they feel worse about themselves and more negative in general. That might not put shoppers…
May 21, 2018
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DNA apps promise deeper insights for consumers – but at what cost?
Data and privacy issues are tangled up in the DNA reports consumers get from big genetic testing companies – and the third-party…
May 21, 2018
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Toward sustainable ammonia production
Producing ammonia, which is a key ingredient in fertilizers, is one of the world's most energy-intensive chemical manufacturing…
May 21, 2018
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