What Big Data Means for Fighting Crime
In this episode of the 10 Blocks podcast, City Journal editor Brian C. Anderson and contributor David Black discuss “predictive policing.” Read “Big Data on the Beat.”
In this episode of the 10 Blocks podcast, City Journal editor Brian C. Anderson and contributor David Black discuss “predictive policing.” Read “Big Data on the Beat.”
Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a robotic cockroach capable of squeezing through tight spaces. Someday swarms of robo-roaches could be sent into disaster areas like earthquake rubble to search for survivors.
In this week's news, Rafael Nadal returns to action in Buenos Aires, Maria Sharapova returns home to Russia to try a new sport and stunning Fed Cup results.
The Lincoln Airport Authority is considering filing a lawsuit against IAC Acoustics for more than $9.5 million in lease payments on which the company has defaulted.
The United States is notable for incarcerating a very large portion of its population compared to other countries. Surprisingly, this may increase homicide rates and lead to enclaves of ex-cons which would help explain why so many homicide victims have criminal records, writes Justin Murray.
This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.
Читать дальше...New technologies, such as the blockchain technology behind digital currencies like bitcoin, may in the future facilitate the convenient use of precious metals as money once again, writes Thorsten Polleit.
This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.
Читать дальше...Economic sanctions have become a key component of the U.S. response to any crisis. Indeed, the Obama administration has imposed sanctions on countries as diverse as Russia, Iran, and Egypt, drawing on the strength and global reach of the U.S. financial system to coerce these states. There is no denying that sanctions can be powerful tools of statecraft. Yet the evidence also suggests a more complicated picture. Not only are sanctions often ineffective, they can also carry significant costs for U.S.... Читать дальше...
They say he is a legend. No, not Wayne Rooney's acting, nor the booze the Manchester United striker was shilling, but José Mourinho.
They say he is a legend. No, not Wayne Rooney's acting, nor the booze the Manchester United striker was shilling, but José Mourinho.
They say he is a legend. No, not Wayne Rooney’s acting, nor the booze the Manchester United striker was shilling, but manager-in-waiting-if-we-believe-the-tabloids José Mourinho. The former Chelsea manager’s representatives have reportedly held talks with United in recent weeks. On the pitch incumbent manager Louis van Gaal steered his side to a draw with Chelsea at […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook was apparently so excited about being on the field at Super Bowl 50 he tweeted a super blurry photo of the Bronco's celebration Sunday night. In light of Apple's ubiquitous "Shoot with iPhone 6" ad campaign, the photo was prime for immediate mocking.
Brian C. Anderson introduces City Journal's 10 Blocks podcast series.
Have you seen someone riding a hoverboard at the mall, in the park or on TV recently? Using a hoverboard to move faster in large areas is the latest craze. Have you seen how the riders seem to be gliding on a cushion of air? The earlier version of the hoverboard is the hovercraft, a […]
Читать дальше...New research suggests that our capacity to learn a language diminishes gradually over our lives
Social media can be a time-consuming and thankless task but only for business owners that don’t take the time to investigate why. MANDY EDWARDS discusses how to get more out of social media in 2016.
With unleaded gasoline below $2 a gallon at most stations in Lincoln, gas-guzzling city and county departments are enjoying a welcome reprieve for their fuel budgets.
Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day with a long-term partner or just trying to spare your single self a little heartache, there's an app to go along with your plans.
In 2004 scientists discovered a large, near-earth asteroid named Apophis. Initially, it was predicted to impact the earth in 2029, leading to global devastation. Thankfully, it’s now expected to miss. Physicist Marina Brozovic from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory explains how her team used measurements and statistics to track the potentially catastrophic mass.
As a physicist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Marina Brozovic studies and measures near-earth asteroids—you know, the ones that can potentially cause catastrophic damage. Watch as Brozovic explains how her team tracks the orbit of these large masses and how NASA would prepare if one were to come barreling towards earth.
In 2004 scientists discovered a large, near-earth asteroid named Apophis. Initially, it was predicted to impact the earth in 2029, leading to global devastation. Thankfully, it’s now expected to miss. Physicist Marina Brozovic from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory explains how her team used measurements and statistics to track the potentially catastrophic mass.
As a physicist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Marina Brozovic studies and measures near-earth asteroids—you know, the ones that can potentially cause catastrophic damage. Watch as Brozovic explains how her team tracks the orbit of these large masses and how NASA would prepare if one were to come barreling towards earth.
Beverley Hicks shows you how to celebrate Pancake Day the healthy way...
Porto may have launched Portugal's golden age of exploration, but it is still waiting to be discovered
Saying good offensive linemen "are like gold," Husker offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf likes the four in NU's class of 2016.
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