Scientific progress depends on failure. Research needs to fail, to be proven wrong many times before scientists are able to narrow down to the verifiable conclusions and develop an evidence-based hypothesis. More on the process and the rising status of bad results from Wired.
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We all know how perceptive dogs are to emotion, but it turns out their a lot more perceptive than we realize. The reality, if you lie to your dog, they’ll probably pick up on and stop trusting you. Details on the research from Science Alert.
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The world we’re heading towards is a world of automation, and the truck driving industry is no exception. Prototype trucks already exist, and the economics of fleet management will likely incentivize the transition. See what the future looks like in this article from Quartz.
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzIt works like this… there’s this phone number, you text what you want, and then you get what you want. It launched unexpectedly and by demand, and it’s snowballing. Clearly, the Internet is changing things.
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Take our word for it, ‘Giant’ means it’s really, really big. And it was recently on the move thanks to more than 700 tires. KX News has the story and video.
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The technology is more or less ready, the questions about how and when to use it — they have yet to be answered. Get your facial identification technology primer from Quartz.
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Here’s some less-common mathematical analysis on the world’s oil dependency. The reality we have to face if we stay on the same energy path — even with an unlimited amount oil, at some point the future our demand will exceed supply.
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YouTube will release a new app designed for kids on Monday, the Google-owned video service has confirmed to The Verge. The app — called YouTube Kids — will reportedly offer original episodes of TV shows aimed at youngsters, in addition to videos from child-centric channels on YouTube.
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— Official News Release, ND Department of Health — In an effort to reduce suicide rates in the state, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is expanding their community education programs to educate citizens on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Suicide is a condition that affects people of all races, ages
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House Bill 1430 failed 26-67; it would have allowed medical use of marijuana in North Dakota. More details and commentary from legislators from Mike Nowatzki.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldWe love it when we can frame an idea with two separate stories. Below you’ll read about the biased coverage of the West Virginia derailment, but here you’ll learn about media’s tendency towards sensationalizing the news and it’s all-to-real affect on the way we think. It’s an informative video well worth your time.
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Teddy Roosevelt proved it to be true when he escaped to North Dakota following the deaths of his wife and mother on the same day. Today, and especially for Veterans, a number of wilderness therapy programs are springing up, and they’re proving effective.
Read & Share sourced from: High Country NewsIt turns out that the dirt, dust, hair and grime that comes with having a pet is actually good for us. The idea is that all those little imperfections help us build immunity to the right kind of bad cells. But you don’t have to take my word for it, there’s a video that explains
Read & Share— Official News Release, USDA — WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that rural agricultural producers and small business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. These efforts help farmers, ranchers and other small business owners save money on
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Google is always working to improve the results they deliver when users search, but one area that’s been in dire need of more oversight is getting an upgrade. Starting in a few days, Google will introduce fact-checked medical information on common health conditions.
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We’re in the middle of a record-breaking flu season. According to the NDDoH, Ward County has 528 confirmed cases. Wash your hands. If you’re sick, stay home. Get the rest of the story from WDAZ.
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