9 h. ago New method improves the reliability of statistical estimations

MIT researchers have developed a method that generates more accurate uncertainty measures for certain types of estimation. This could help improve the reliability of data analyses in areas like economics, epidemiology, and environmental sciences.

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9 h. ago Mayor Harrell Signs New Police Contact to Permanently Expand CARE Department, Strengthen Accountability, and Improve Recruitment

Mayor Harrell Signs New Police Contact to Permanently Expand CARE Department, Strengthen Accountability, and Improve Recruitment  Seattle.gov

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9 h. ago Transistor 'design limitation' actually improves performance, scientists find

What many engineers once saw as a flaw in organic electronics could actually make these devices more stable and reliable, according to new research from the University of Surrey and Joanneum Research Materials.

Science

29 h. ago Giants on a mission to improve baserunning: ‘It has to get better for us’

Giants on a mission to improve baserunning: ‘It has to get better for us’  San Francisco Chronicle

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30 h. ago NTSB warns that defense bill could undermine aviation safety changes after DCA crash

The head of the NTSB is voicing strong opposition to provisions in the defense policy bill. The NTSB says the House bill would undermine safety improvements made after the mid-air collision near DCA.

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34 h. ago Automated speed cameras help improve road safety in NYC, study finds

In the United States, automobile crashes are responsible for about 40,000 deaths and 2 million injuries a year, resulting in an estimated $340 billion in economic costs. In a new study, researchers examined the effectiveness of automated speed cameras, which detect and fine speeding motorists, over a 10-year period.

Transport

44 h. ago Experts warn White House's budget cuts could make tsunami warnings less reliable

In Alaska, a federal grant that funded seismic data collection in order to warn people about tsunamis is being cancelled. Experts say cuts like this could make tsunami warnings less reliable.

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53 h. ago Gov. Shapiro faces subpoena over private home security upgrades after firebombing

The security improvements were recommended following the arson attack on the official governor's residence in Harrisburg in April.

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55 h. ago FOLLOWUP: Kenyon Hall milestone toward reopening after renovations and ‘game

FOLLOWUP: Kenyon Hall milestone toward reopening after renovations and ‘game-changing improvements’  West Seattle Blog...

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61 h. ago Engineers use AI to finetune robotic prosthesis to improve manual dexterity

Whether you're reaching for a mug, a pencil or someone's hand, you don't need to consciously instruct each of your fingers on where they need to go to get a proper grip.

Politics

64 h. ago Afghan and Syrian Migrants Up to Ten Times More Likely to Be Suspected of Crimes in Germany

Afghan and Syrian nationals are significantly overrepresented among suspects of violent crimes in Germany, according to official statistics. The post Afghan and Syrian Migrants Up to Ten Times More Likely to Be Suspected of Crimes in Germany appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 d. ago Proposed bill aims to improve cardiac emergency plans in Washington schools

Proposed bill aims to improve cardiac emergency plans in Washington schools  KNDU.com

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3 d. ago Activists paint Westwood crosswalk to improve safety. Police shut down effort, cite volunteer for vandalism

Activists paint Westwood crosswalk to improve safety. Police shut down effort, cite volunteer for vandalism  Los Angeles Times

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3 d. ago Final stages of George Washington Way road improvements to cause lane closures

Final stages of George Washington Way road improvements to cause lane closures  AppleValleyNewsNow.com

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3 d. ago Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds

With the end of school shutdowns, children’s mental health appointments fell sharply, though other factors may have contributed.

Politics

3 d. ago Consumer Inflation Expectations Hold Steady as Job Security Improves

Consumer inflation expectations held steady in November while perceptions of job security reached their strongest level of the year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations released Monday. The post Consumer Inflation Expectations Hold Steady as Job Security Improves appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Why Some Doctors Say There Are Cancers That Shouldn’t Be Treated

Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers in younger people, but that has brought a debate over whether many cases ever needed to be found.

Science

3 d. ago Celebrity Medium Tyler Henry Has Another Big Update For Concerned Fans After Emergency Brain Surgery

Tyler Henry has another big update for concerned fans! The Hollywood Medium star has been recovering from an emergency brain surgery, and he worried fans last week when he shared an update on his healing. While revealing his memory is “improving,” he shared that he can now “hold on to about 10 minutes of short [...] Read More... The post Celebrity Medium Tyler Henry Has Another Big Update For Concerned Fans After Emergency Brain Surgery appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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3 d. ago Cancer Is Surging, Bringing a Debate About Whether to Look for It

Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.

Politics

3 d. ago DC police chief resigns amid Trump pressure and crime data manipulation probe

D.C. police chief Pamela Smith announced her resignation after two and a half years amid federal pressure and crime statistics controversy in Washington.

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