4 h. ago Those constantly distracted by their phone will just find other ways to procrastinate if it isn't nearby, study suggests

A new study published in Frontiers in Computer Science investigated if placing smartphones just out of our reach while we're at work influenced device use for activities not related to work.

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12 h. ago Chaotic Turkish Protests Feature Pepper Spray, Water Cannons, Pikachu

Turkish police used pepper spray, water cannons, and non-lethal plastic bullets against student demonstrators in Ankara. The post Chaotic Turkish Protests Feature Pepper Spray, Water Cannons, Pikachu appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Enhanced 6D pose estimation method promises better robotic object handling

Recent work in 6D object pose estimation holds significant promise for advancing robotics, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), as well as autonomous navigation. The research, published in the International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering, introduces a method that enhances the accuracy, generalization, and efficiency of determining an object's rotation and translation from a single image. This could significantly improve robots' ability to interact with objects, especially in dynamic or obstructed environments.

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12 h. ago A new study reveals the genetic change that made horses so athletic

A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science.

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13 h. ago Alex Marlow with PragerU’s Dr. Paul Kengor: 'The New York Times Created Castro'

Political science professor, author, and PragerU presenter Dr. Paul Kengor explained how the New York Times assisted the rise of Cuba's communist dictator Fidel Castro through its glowing coverage of him. The post Alex Marlow with PragerU’s Dr. Paul Kengor: ‘The New York Times Created Castro’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago Alex Marlow with PragerU's Dr. Paul Kengor: Democrats 'Gave Us Pol Pot'

Political science professor, author, and PragerU presenter Dr. Paul Kengor explained how Democrat policies assisted the rise of Cambodia's communist dictator Pol Pot.  The post Alex Marlow with PragerU’s Dr. Paul Kengor: Democrats ‘Gave Us Pol Pot’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Novel algorithm can enhance modeling for autonomous vehicles, robotics and satellites

Researchers at Kumamoto University have made a significant advance in the field of control engineering by developing a highly accurate mathematical modeling technique for linear periodically time-varying (LPTV) systems. This pioneering research, led by Associate Professor Hiroshi Okajima of the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, opens new possibilities for improving technologies such as autonomous driving, robotics, and satellite navigation.

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15 h. ago California under investigation by Trump admin for allegedly hiding 'gender identity' of kids

The Trump DOE is investigating California for allegedly hiding minor students' 'gender identity' and failing to comply with Trump's transgender sports ban.

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19 h. ago Researchers identify why 911 calls are delayed, failed, or dropped

An estimated 240 million calls are made to 911 in the U.S. each year, with wireless devices accounting for 80% or more of these calls. Making sure emergency calls connect and stay connected to 911 dispatchers is essential and could have life-threatening consequences. MSU researchers found that in certain situations, 90% of emergency wireless calls failed to connect to 911 within 120 seconds but have developed an app to correct this.

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19 h. ago 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant slammed for 'embarrassing' fail

Nikol, a recent contestant on "Wheel of Fortune," incorrectly solved a nearly complete puzzle during her episode with a guess that fans called "embarrassing."

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21 h. ago A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time

Researchers in New Zealand have recorded what they believe is the first instance of a shark actively making noise.

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23 h. ago NYT columnist says liberals need to get 'upset' over the broken promises of the Obama, Biden administrations

New York Times columnist Ezra Klein argued that Obama and Biden failing to deliver on major projects undermines the public's faith in liberal governance.

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23 h. ago Inside arXiv—the Most Transformative Platform in All of Science

Modern science wouldn’t exist without the online research repository known as arXiv. Three decades in, its creator still can’t let it go.

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29 h. ago Gaia to Shut Down After More Than a Decade of Mapping the Milky Way

After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft will shut down on Thursday. But its legacy lives on.

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31 h. ago Chase: Suspect drives on 101 Freeway with rear bumper hanging off during chaotic pursuit

Chase: Suspect drives on 101 Freeway with rear bumper hanging off during chaotic pursuit  ABC7 Los Angeles

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33 h. ago Childhood vaccinations in the United States haven't recovered from pandemic slump, study shows

Childhood vaccinations in the United States haven't recovered from pandemic slump, study shows  CBS News

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33 h. ago Former intel officials not buying White House dismissals of Signal chat risks

The chat "failed soldiers, diplomats and intelligence officers," an expert said.

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36 h. ago NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Auroras on Neptune for the First Time

The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft.

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42 h. ago Trump cuts threaten measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices

The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.

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42 h. ago Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices

The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.

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