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Computers learn to recognize sarcasm

Posted May 26, 2010 - 6:08 pm

As a generation raised on the Simpsons comes of age, the computers of the future will need to be able to deal with people who are cynical and sarcastic all the time.
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Earth water likely came from space

Posted May 13, 2010 - 5:56 pm

Scientists believe that more ice is locked up in asteroids and other heavenly bodies.
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Bad news for cube drones: Your chair is killing you

Posted May 11, 2010 - 5:50 pm

Get off your seat. Scientists believe that the act of sitting for hours at a time is dangerous.
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Does the moon affect your mood?

Posted April 15, 2010 - 5:52 pm

The answer may surprise you.
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Octopuses wowed by HDTV

Posted March 25, 2010 - 5:45 pm

After all these years, it turns out that the tentacled sea-beasts weren't shunning television; they were holding out for a better picture.
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Scientists continue quest to turn love into a soulless chemical reaction

Posted February 24, 2010 - 10:01 pm

Researchers descend on a retirement home to study couples who have spent decades together and are still very happy.
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9/11 hero dog cloned

Posted June 23, 2009 - 9:00 am

Rescue dog Trakr passed away two months ago but 5 genetic duplicates live on.
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Popular Science Gives Meeting Advice

Posted March 30, 2009 - 10:11 am

I am NOT a fan of meetings, and luckily, being a freelance writer, consultant, and speaker means darn few meetings. But if your company executives believe meetings are actually important, you may need some help. Interestingly, Popular Science Magazine decided to Make Meetings Efficient this month.
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The flying car is here!

Posted March 24, 2009 - 10:00 am

Sure, it's hideous, doesn't drive or fly particularly fast, and costs a ton of money -- but the age of the flying car has finally arrived.
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