What can trigger violence in postcolonial Africa?
Democracy is probably not in the cards for Sudan any time soon.
Political science
Jun 28, 2019
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'DeepNude' app to 'undress' women shut down after furor
The creators of an application allowing users to virtually "undress" women using artificial intelligence have shut it down after a social media uproar over its potential for abuse.
Internet
Jun 28, 2019
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X-ray imaging provides clues to fracture in solid-state batteries
Solid-state batteries—a new battery design that uses all solid components—have gained attention in recent years because of their potential to hold much more energy while simultaneously avoiding the safety challenges of ...
Materials Science
Jun 28, 2019
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New material shows high potential for quantum computing
A joint team of scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is getting closer to confirming the existence of an exotic quantum particle called Majorana fermion, crucial ...
Condensed Matter
Jun 28, 2019
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Nonnative pear trees are showing up in US forests
A popular imported tree that became a neighborhood favorite in the 1990s now threatens to crowd out native trees in some Eastern forests.
Environment
Jun 28, 2019
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S.Africa halts Cape Town octopus fishing after 2 whales die
South Africa on Friday halted octopus fishing off Cape Town after two whales died when they became entangled in lines attached to octopus traps, the government said.
Ecology
Jun 28, 2019
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Original 'Star Wars' creators lift lid on special effects challenges
Remember the scene when Luke Skywalker failed his first attempt to blow up the Death Star? Or when C3PO chased him up the stairs of his Tatooine desert home?
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 28, 2019
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40 tons of fishing nets retrieved in Pacific Ocean cleanup
In a mission to clean up trash floating in the ocean, environmentalists pulled 40 tons (36 metric tons) of abandoned fishing nets this month from an area known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Environment
Jun 28, 2019
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Grain-free food may be linked to dog heart disease: health authority
Recent years have seen a surge in grain-free dog and cat foods, as increasing numbers of pet owners cast aside kibble packed with cheap corn, wheat and barley fillers for what they believe is a healthier alternative.
Veterinary medicine
Jun 28, 2019
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Confirmation of old theory leads to new breakthrough in superconductor science
Phase transitions occur when a substance changes from a solid, liquid or gaseous state to a different state—like ice melting or vapor condensing. During these phase transitions, there is a point at which the system can ...
Superconductivity
Jun 28, 2019
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