Thousands likely to sit out New York English, math tests
Parent leaders of the movement to boycott New York's standardized tests say opting children out could do more for their education than the tests themselves.
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2015
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More people could survive tsunami if they walk faster, study says
About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the Pacific Northwest if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows.
Earth Sciences
Apr 13, 2015
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Engineers elucidate why skin is resistant to tearing
Skin is remarkably resistant to tearing and a team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory now have shown why.
Materials Science
Apr 13, 2015
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NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Joalane's strongest southwestern side
Tropical Cyclone Joalane had already become an extra-tropical system on April 13 fading over the Southern Indian Ocean. In the days before, two NASA instruments in space provided a look at the weakening storm.
Earth Sciences
Apr 13, 2015
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NASA catches Tropical Cyclone Solo dissipating
Tropical Cyclone Solo was dissipating over the Southwestern Pacific Ocean when NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead on April 13, 2015.
Earth Sciences
Apr 13, 2015
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Pesticide pollution in water is rare, but can be severe: global study
A global study of pesticides in streams and waterways released Monday found that such pollution is rare, but when found it exceeded regulatory limits about half the time.
Environment
Apr 13, 2015
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Russia detains hackers accused of using Nazi imagery in hits
Russian officials say they have detained five hackers responsible for the theft of roughly $1 million from banks in Russia and Ukraine, breaking up a group dubbed "cyberfascists" for its predilection for Nazi imagery.
Security
Apr 13, 2015
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Qualcomm rejects hedge fund call for split
Qualcomm on Monday rejected a call from an activist investment firm to break up the US tech giant into groups focused on chip manufacturing and licensing of its technology.
Business
Apr 13, 2015
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Now if you buy a Sprint phone you can get it set up at home
A new customer strategy for Sprint: Phone setup in your house.
Telecom
Apr 13, 2015
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SpaceX shipment arrives at space station: 1st espresso maker
The SpaceX supply ship arrived at the International Space Station on Friday morning, delivering the world's first espresso machine designed exclusively for astronauts.
Space Exploration
Apr 13, 2015
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