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Enlarge / Is robotics science? A lot of people would apparently say no. (credit: Ariel Skelley / Getty Images) Recently, we had a look at a global survey of the state of science, which tracked the efforts different countries are putting into training scientists and pursuing research. That set of “science indicators” included a bit […]
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is the most admired and appreciated player in the NHL, judging from the 2017-18 NHLPA player poll. A survey of more than 500 players resulted in Crosby being voted the most difficult to play against, best role model, best team player, the player you’d want to win one game, and the […]
Enlarge / Thumbs down for this week’s weird Facebook survey. (credit: Getty Images / Hiroshi Watanabe) Facebook’s ongoing effort to solicit user feedback reached a bizarre low over the weekend. As reported by The Guardian, the social network included a question in a survey that allowed responders to indicate that FB should allow illegal, sexualized […]
For the first time ever since the launch of both headsets in early 2016, the Oculus Rift has overtaken the HTC Vive on the monthly Steam hardware survey. The survey is entirely optional and scans a user’s PC for various hardware components, including any VR headsets that may be connected. After a few months of catching […]
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Canadians are paying an average of less than $ 7 a gram for pot, according to Statistics Canada. More than 15,000 people have participated in a crowdsourcing initiative so far.
Clarke Sanders / Unsplash Dating site Match.com surveyed 5,000 singles in the US to find out what’s important for a good date and a fulfilling sex life. The results showed women still like compliments, and their sexual peak is a fair bit older than you might expect. First dates make everyone nervous. If you’re meeting […]
The first Steam hardware survey of 2018 is in, and it shows Oculus Rift and HTC Vive use at practically a tie. This month sees HTC Vive as 46.96% (a 0.3% decrease from last month’s 47.26%) of the overall usage, while Rift is at 46.09% (a 0.05% decrease from 46.14% in December). Steam designates HTC Vive […]
Earlier this week, the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky told reporters that he wants the city to field a fleet of drones that automatically survey areas after guns are fired. The city would detect firearm discharges using its existing ShotSpotter system, WDRB reported, and immediately send the UAVs to the scene, potentially before emergency responders are […]
Enlarge (credit: 21st Century Fox) A recent aerial survey revealed thousands of ancient Maya structures previously hidden beneath the dense Guatemalan jungle, including houses, irrigation canals, fortifications, and even a pyramid. More importantly, though, the survey of 2000 square kilometers of northeastern Guatemala provides a bird’s-eye view of the landscape of ancient Maya cities, farms, […]
