The Revoluzionne

Understanding the impact of emotions in politics is key for making an accurate prediction of how debates will impact voting.

Sep 29

Sep 29 The history behind Philippine President Duterte’s Obama insult

Duterte may not be popular around the world, but he is a superstar at home, enjoying an unprecedented 91 percent approval rate among Filipinos.

Sep 29

Sep 29 To curb North Korea’s nuclear program, follow the money

North Korea’s fifth nuclear test on September 9 sparked a new round of questions about how to contain this rapidly growing threat

Sep 29

Sep 29 Alexander Hamilton and the new Supreme Court term

The clerks would ponder the question and respond, “freedom of speech,” “separation of church and state,” or “separation of powers.” No, Brennan would respond with a wry smile.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Teaching the next generation of cybersecurity professionals

Today, with as many as 20,000 students from around the globe participating, CSAW is the largest student-run cyber security event in the world. Recruiters from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and many large corporations observe and judge each competition.

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Sep 29 How does a computer know where you’re looking?

A crucial element of this, it turns out, is knowing where users are looking.

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Sep 29 Can public transit and ride-share companies get along?

To maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks, we need to know how ride-share companies will affect public transportation.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Removing gender bias from algorithms

A machine learning algorithm is like a newborn baby that has been given millions of books to read without being taught the alphabet or knowing any words or grammar.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Smartphones in India: how to get 1.25 billion people online

India seems to be moving in the right direction.

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Sep 29 McDonald’s and the global revolution of fast food workers

When it comes to their wages, McDonald’s workers around the world are not “Loving It” – and they haven’t been shy about expressing their discontent over the past four years.

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Sep 29 Will Colombia’s peace deal get the people’s vote?

Most observers agree, however, that without the legitimacy of the public’s support, the agreement reached after four years of negotiations would likely die.

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Sep 29 How the Jim Crow internet is pushing back against Black Lives Matter

Who wins this struggle over cultural and political meaning may determine our political future.

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Sep 29 Is Philippine President Duterte a threat to the peace in Southeast Asia?

Senior officials from the United States, a treaty ally since 1951, have not been spared. Even mild U.S. criticism has irritated Duterte’s thin skin, prompting him to describe U.S.

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Sep 29 Why a four-day workweek is not good for your health

SCIENCE

This is an issue in which I have considerable experience. I have been studying the health effects of long working hours for nearly 30 years.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Why you should dispense with antibacterial soaps

SCIENCE

Although antibacterials are still in products all around us, the current ban is a significant step forward in limiting their use.

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Sep 29 Health Check: does sex count as exercise?

SCIENCE

These are all signs the body is working at an elevated rate, similar to that experienced during exercise.

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Sep 29 Electronic baby simulators could increase, not decrease, teen pregnancy