Modern Civilization
Instead of Long-term Storage, focus on Energy Efficiency
Electricity is easily produced, transported, and transformed. However, it has not been possible to store it in a practical, easy, and cost-effective manner until now.…
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Political Science
The Public is More Engaged with Fake News than with Authentic News from Established Sources
The spread of fake news on social media is a dangerous trend that might have serious consequences for the 2020 presidential election. Indeed, research suggests…
Management
Characteristics of Oral Communication
Oral communication is the use of spoken words to communicate. It is the most widely used mode of communication in the world. It is a…
Other
Speechmatics pushes forward recognition of accented English
With the rise of smart speakers and driving assist modes in recent years, speech recognition has gone from handy to critical — yet not everyone…
Business
Sequoia dramatically revamps its fund structure as it looks to rethink the venture capital model
Sequoia Capital is launching a major adjustment in approach in order to maximize returns despite rising competition in the startup funding industry. In a blog…
Technology
Salesforce’s Kathy Baxter and Amazon’s Nashlie Sephus talk about keeping AI ethical at the enterprise scale
Most enterprise-scale firms today use AI and big data, but their sheer size can make it challenging to use them securely and responsibly. Over the…
Other
Nearly 500 Uncovered Maya and Olmec Ceremonial Sites Reveal Surprisingly Similar Blueprints
Archaeologists uncovered 478 ancient ceremonial complexes in southern Mexico, built by a variety of pre-Columbian civilizations. Researchers say that the newly discovered sites may assist…
Technology
Prepare For Any Weather This Season with This Wireless Weather Station, Now $38
For ages, people have been keeping an eye on the weather. Many people rely on weather forecasts to figure out simple but important things like…
Chemistry
Ammonium Cyanide – an Unstable Inorganic Compound
Ammonium cyanide has the formula NH4CN and is an unstable inorganic compound. Ammonium cyanide is an inorganic chemical that is highly unstable. It is commonly…
Social Science
Spending on Experiences Rather than Possessions Leads to Greater Happiness in the Short Term
According to a recent study from The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, certain purchases are better than others in sparking people’s…
Astronomy
Most Heavy Elements in the Universe Might Come From Neutron Star Collisions
The r-process, a series of nuclear reactions that occur in the most powerful occurrences in the Universe, produces the heaviest elements in the periodic table.…
Business
Microsoft and Alphabet trounce investor growth expectations
A powerful ally a massive — and increasing — demand for digital products and services is fueling a worldwide startup investment boom. It turns out…
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