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First Successful 'Spoofing' of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
June 29, 2012 — Scientists demonstrated for the first time that the GPS signals of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, can be commandeered by an outside source -- a discovery that could factor heavily into ... > full story -
Duplicate Spending on US Veterans' Care Costs Billions
June 26, 2012 — The US federal government made about $13 billion in duplicative payments to provide health-care services to veterans who were simultaneously enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans from ... > full story -
Immediate Rewards for Good Scores Can Boost Student Performance
June 26, 2012 — Test performance can improve dramatically if students are offered rewards just before they are given standardized tests and if they receive the incentive immediately afterward, new research at the ... > full story -
Cambodia Remains Last Vulture Bastion in Southeast Asia
June 25, 2012 — In face of what has become a precipitous slide toward extinction across the Asian continent, the vultures of Cambodia have persisted, giving conservationists hope that these important scavengers can ... > full story -
Fisheries: How Much Government Regulation Should There Be?
June 21, 2012 — Scientists are engaging in a verbal battle with the federal government over its budget cuts and legislative changes in departments with environmental responsibilities, on a powerful ... > full story -
Suburban Students Outpace Rural and Urban Peers in Math
June 19, 2012 — American students living in the suburbs are outpacing their urban and rural counterparts in mathematics achievement, with Asian and white students scoring the highest among all races and ethnicities, ... > full story -
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Latin American and Asian Cities Lead Way in Planning for Global Warming
June 5, 2012 — The cities that are most active in preparing for climate change are not necessarily the biggest or wealthiest. Instead, they are often places buffeted by natural disasters and increasing changes in ... > full story -
Healthy Marriage Interventions: A Boom or a Bust?
May 22, 2012 — Conventional wisdom, backed by years of research, suggests that healthy marriages equals a healthy society. And politicians and government officials have taken note, investing millions of dollars ... > full story -
Ranking Reveals World's Top Countries for Higher Education
May 11, 2012 — New research into national education systems gives the first ranking of countries which are the ‘best’ at providing higher ... > full story -
Why Do People Choke When the Stakes Are High? Loss Aversion May Be the Culprit
May 9, 2012 — In sports, on a game show, or just on the job, what causes people to choke when the stakes are high? A new study suggests that when there are high financial incentives to succeed, people can become ... > full story
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