How A Theory of Crime And Policing Was Born, And Went Terribly Wrong
Decades ago, researchers introduced a new theory of policing. It's called Broken Windows, and is seen by many as a cure-all for crime. But the idea is often used in ways its creators never intended. Read more on NPR
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Early 20th Century Earthquakes May Have Been Caused By Calif. Oil Boom
A new study suggests a handful of earthquakes in the 1920s and 1930s were associated with increasingly deep and frequent drilling for oil near Los Angeles. Since then, drilling practices have changed. Read more on NPR The Art of the Fang By JOANNA KLEIN Vampire bats, for example, deploy their toothy weapons to stun their prey, while lethal creatures take a different approach. Published: October 30, 2016 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2eg0O1X Canary Islands Are Alternate Site for Planned Mauna Kea Telescope By DENNIS OVERBYE If astronomers’ plan to build a giant telescope in Hawaii is blocked, they have narrowed their worldwide search for a backup. Published: October 30, 2016 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2f22VaS Eggs in the Refrigerated Section? Only in the U.S. By C. CLAIBORNE RAY Eggs sold at retail stores in the United States and Europe are handled differently. Published: October 30, 2016 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2eUSFyt Facebook Could Be Associated With a Longer Life, Study Finds By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH While the social media company cooperated with the research, it tracks other findings that social ties are linked to longevity. Published: October 30, 2016 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2eUMpa4 Newfound Millipede Is Toothy, Poisonous and Quite Male By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Scientists knows the single specimen of a new species of millipede is male, because it has four penises, right below its neck. Published: October 30, 2016 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2eNena0 Bob Dylan Won. But in Science, the Times They Aren’t A-Changin’. By DENNIS OVERBYE The Nobel Prize recipient in literature might show up at the ceremony. But the view of who’s worthy of the honor in other fields should expand. Published: October 30, 2016 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2edXjt6 Of Jacks and Jennets: Facts About Donkeys By JAMES GORMAN A few quick facts about an animal that deserves a bit more respect. Published: October 30, 2016 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2fm9F4Q Where’s the Love for Donkeys? By JAMES GORMAN In ancient Egypt, they were buried with kings. Today, this misunderstood animal is starving for appreciation, beyond being prized for its meat and, in China, for its hide. Published: October 30, 2016 at 07:00PM via NYT Science http://ift.tt/2f4ofdr |
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