Latest science news in Mathematics & Economics
Security researchers highlight vulnerability of solar inverters
Cyber-physical systems security researchers at the University of California, Irvine can disrupt the functioning of a power grid using about $50 worth of equipment tucked inside a disposable coffee cup....
Senate report: Paul Manafort worked with Russian agent during Donald Trump's 2016 campaign
Former Trump strategist Paul Manafort worked closely during the 2016 campaign with a man described as a "Russian intelligence officer," a report Tuesday by the Senate intelligence committee concluded.
The best double-burner griddles that use your whole stovetop
A bigger, easier, lovelier breakfast. (Amazon/)You can do a lot with a stovetop and a couple nice pans, but there are some dishes that just land better when they’re cooked on a...
Airing commercials after political ads actually helps sell nonpolitical products
About $7 billion reportedly will be spent this fall on television and digital commercials from political campaigns and political action committees, filling the airwaves with political ads many viewers dislike....
Want to Teach An AI Novelty? First, Teach It Monopoly. Then Throw Out the Rules.
Researchers from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI) have partnered with Purdue University to take part in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)-funded program that seeks to develop the science that will allow...
Can the world emerge from the pandemic a better place?
The pandemic has caused disruption around the world, but it could also be an opportunity to make some much needed social and environmental changes as countries try to adapt and...
Study: Americans prize party loyalty over democratic principles
It is conventional wisdom that Americans cherish democracy — but a new study by Yale political scientists reports that only a small fraction of U.S. voters are willing to sacrifice...
Judge to rule whether Sandy Hook families can delay Remington bankruptcy
A federal judge in Alabama on Tuesday is expected to decide if relatives of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School attack should be allowed to interrupt the...
Amazon to add 3,500 jobs at tech hubs in several U.S. cities
Amazon announced Tuesday that it plans to create 3,500 new tech and corporate jobs in several U.S. cities, and will spend more than $1.4 billion to expand.
Chiefs to allow 16,000 fans at Sept. 10 NFL opener vs. Texans
The Kansas City Chiefs will allow about 16,000 fans to attend their game against the Houston Texans in the first contest of the 2020 NFL season Sept. 10 in Kansas...
Ministers and public health officials provide COVID-19 update
Canada's top public health officials join cabinet ministers to provide an update on COVID-19 on Parliament Hill.
Five ways coronavirus is deepening global inequality
Before coronavirus, inequality was already increasing in many parts of the developing world. But the pandemic is going to greatly heighten existing economic and social inequalities. Here are five of...
Explore 175 Years of Words in Scientific American
Search a 4,000-word database to see how language in the magazine evolved over time -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
11 essential items for four specialized survival kits
A proper survival kit includes essentials like a compass, matches, knife, and food. (Tim MacWelch/)This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life.Ask 100 outdoor enthusiasts to write up a shopping list for a...
Michelle Obama at DNC: Trump is 'wrong president' for U.S.
A list of prominent Democrats called for new leadership Monday night to address a multitude of issues in the United States on the first night of the 2020 Democratic National...
Watch: Kerry Washington interviews Reese Witherspoon, surprises nurse family on 'Kimmel
Kerry Washington was the special guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and spoke with her "Little Fires Everywhere" co-star Reese Witherspoon about how her company Hello Sunshine has earned 18...
Walmart's online sales soared by 97% in 2nd quarter
Online sales for Walmart nearly doubled in the United States in the second quarter, rising 97% as more Americans stayed home and used web devices to buy items during the...
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. jostles Rangers with grand slam
San Diego Padres phenom Fernando Tatis Jr. jumped all over a 3-0 fastball for a 407-foot grand slam to pile on the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of a...
Full text: Michelle Obama's speech to Democratic convention
Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke Monday on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Here is the full text of her remarks.
Subscription boxes for coffee lovers
Add some variety to your morning routine. (Karl Fredrickson via Unsplash/)Every coffee lover knows you have to mix up your routine every now and again. It’s important to try new roasts, beans,...
Music lessons in a pandemic: How one Edmonton company is offering AI-led music courses
To make up for difficulties aspiring musicians face in not being able to attend lessons in person, AI Music Lessons uses artificial intelligence to teach music.
Astros' Brandon Bielak wins pitchers' duel vs. Rockies
Houston Astros starter Brandon Bielak allowed just one hit and one run in six innings to top Kyle Freeland in a pitchers' duel and lead his squad to a victory...
U.S. records 35K new COVID-19 cases; smallest increase in almost 2 months
The United States on Monday recorded about 35,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest one-day national count in almost two months, according to figures Tuesday from researchers at Johns Hopkins University.
Luke Voit homers twice, Yankees sweep Red Sox
First baseman Luke Voit homered twice to lead the New York Yankees to a win over the rival Boston Red Sox Monday night and cap off a series sweep at...
Marijuana vending machines to offer touchless sales in Colorado, Massachusetts
Marijuana vending machines are rolling out in Colorado and Massachusetts to offer customers contactless buying at dispensaries in states where pot is legal.
Victims of CRA hackers vulnerable to other cyberattacks: experts
Thousands of Canadians affected by recent attacks on the Canada Revenue Agency and federal government computer systems could be vulnerable to other attacks, warn cybersecurity and privacy experts.
Ex-CIA agent charged with selling classified information to China
Federal prosecutors have charged and arrested a former Central Intelligence Agency officer for selling classified information to China for more than a decade.
California requires ethnic studies for university system
Students at California State University, the nation's largest four-year public university system, will need to take an ethic studies course to graduate under a bill signed Monday by Gov. Gavin...