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According to a new study by University of Notre Dame economist William Evans, people are more likely to die on or shortly after they’re paid.
Continue reading… “Study: payday can be a killer”
A study by researchers at the university found that at low levels comparable to those measured in the Canadian environment, fewer tadpoles reached the froglet stage and the ratio of females to males increased.
“Atrazine is one of the top-selling herbicides used worldwide and was designed to inhibit weed growth in cornfields,” the university said in a statement.
2nd biggest unintentional killer in the US
At least in the United States the second biggest unintentional injury killer (leaving aside murders and suicides) is poisons. Deaths caused by car accidents are now down to only 34k per year, not all that much higher than the 23k unintentional poison deaths. Here are what you need to know about poisons.
Continue reading… “Second Leading Cause of Accidental Deaths in the US – Poisons”
As advances in artificial intelligence bring the sci-fi fantasy dangerously closer to reality, worried scientists have painted a nightmare scenario of a revolt by killer robots, a situation until now limited to science fiction films.
Continue reading… “Scientists Worry About Revolt of Killer Robots”
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This idiot waits until the last moment to try crossing the railroad tracks and beating the barriers. Not quite a clean getaway. Second video after the jump.
Continue reading… “Tempting Fate”
American researchers have identified several new potential insect repellents that are three times more potent than DEET, the active ingredient in most tick and insect repellents, according to a new study.
Continue reading… “The Hunt for Next Generation Insect Repellents”
Killer robots could become the weapon of choice for militants, a British expert said on Wednesday. Noel Sharkey (above with robot), professor of artificial intelligence and robotics at the University of Sheffield said he believed falling costs would soon make robots a realistic option for extremist groups.
Several countries and companies are developing the technology for robot weapons, with the US department of defense leading the way. More than 4,000 robots are deployed in Iraq.
Continue reading… “Robots, the Terror Tools of Future”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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