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What causes political corruption? Experts explain

A wave of political corruption scandals has rocked institutions across America......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 17th, 2023

Secrets and lies: Spies of the Stuart era played a dangerous game in the shadows of an unstable Europe

Stuart monarchs were repeatedly challenged by dangerous threats—a gunpowder plot, a civil war and political revolution. As a result, by the restoration of Charles II in 1660, the English government had come to rely on a shadowy trade of secrets for.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Africa"s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there"s still time to get things right, say experts

Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The mechanics of ovulation: Study explains how muscle-like fibers help eggs squeeze out from follicle

Eggs pop out of ovaries. But what propels them has been unknown. Now, researchers from the University of Connecticut explain in an article published in the September 18 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that tiny, muscle-li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

A human topological insulator: Researchers use choreographed dance to explain quantum materials

Science can be difficult to explain to the public. In fact, any subfield of science can be difficult to explain to another scientist who studies in a different area. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

New survey finds alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in US, particularly among white, Republican men

Press freedom is a pillar of American democracy. But political attacks on US-based journalists and news organizations pose an unprecedented threat to their safety and the integrity of information......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Elon Musk has gone all in for Trump—here"s what"s at stake for the world"s richest man in the US election

Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in his quest to regain the American presidency. He has committed millions of dollars to a pro-Trump "political action committee" (PAC) and has appeared alongside Donald Trump at some of his rallies......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

A single atom can change the directional profile of the light emitted in scanning tunneling microscopes

Researchers from Madrid explain a phenomenon that allows the direction of light emission to be controlled at the atomic scale. The paper provides a detailed explanation of how the profile of the light collected in a scanning tunneling microscope (STM.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

10 best movies to watch this Election Day

From heart-in-throat political documentaries to a romantic comedy with Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron, here are the 10 best movies to stream this Election Day......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

5 great Netflix movies to stream this Election Day

No matter where you fall in the political spectrum, these five great Netflix movies can help take your mind off of election day......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Researchers spot black hole feeding at 40x its theoretical limit

Similar feeding events could explain the rapid growth of supermassive black holes. How did supermassive black holes end up at the center of every galaxy? A while back, it wasn't t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

New book explores the relationship between beauty and crisis

Creating and nurturing beauty in dark times helps us endure another day. Beauty can help us appraise how we live and how we can build better lives. Its presence or absence is a critique of the social and political structures that are necessary to all.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Guns, militia and social media amplify the risks of political violence during the US election

Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country's inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of pol.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Political bickering and policy uncertainty take a toll on business investment, research shows

Partisan squabbling isn't just annoying—it's also bad for business......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Iran’s help has transformed Yemen"s Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say

Iran’s help has transformed Yemen"s Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Lethal bacteria could be lurking in your garden: Experts fear US spread after 5 deaths

Lethal bacteria could be lurking in your garden: Experts fear US spread after 5 deaths.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Tired of the barrage of political text messages? Here’s what you can do

Tired of the barrage of political text messages? Here’s what you can do.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Watch out - OpenAI is being spoofed as part of a major phishing attack

OpenAI impersonators are targeting businesses worldwide, experts warn......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

The reasons flowers wilt could explain how plants spend (and save) their energy

Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first

An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Political pros no better than public in predicting which messages persuade, researchers find

Political campaigns spend big bucks hiring consultants to craft persuasive messaging, but a new study coauthored by Yale political scientist Joshua L. Kalla demonstrates that political professionals perform no better than laypeople in predicting whic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024