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Excel Is Autocorrecting Scientific Research. And That's Not Cool
After surveying thousands of published genetics papers, researchers found nearly one-fifth had errors caused by Microsoft Excel in their supplementary files. Uh-oh.
Dickey Amendment Blocks Research on Gun Violence, Critics Say
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Many public health researchers say funding restrictions imposed by Congress hinder efforts to prevent gun violence. HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
Research Center Seeks to Separate Ninja Fact From Fiction
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A new ninja research center opened in Japan. HowStuffWorks looks at the myth of the ninja and what the research center hopes to solve and study.
Qualitative vs. Quantitative: Key Differences in Research Types
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Trying to figure out whether your research problem would benefit from qualitative vs. quantitative data? Learn about the differences and uses of each.
The 'SnotBot' Drone Is Making Scientific Research Easier on Whales
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A drone with some petri dishes attached is making research easier on whales and scientists. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Researchers Create Protein Powder With Just Microbes, Electricity, CO2 and Water
Two researchers have made protein powder out of carbon dioxide, water and microbes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How can a PlayStation 3 donate its processing power to medical research?
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How can a PlayStation 3 donate its processing power to medical research? Take a look at PlayStation 3's processing power to find out.
The Independent Variable vs. Dependent Variable in Research
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In any scientific research, there are typically two variables of interest: independent variables and dependent variables. In forming the backbone of scientific experiments, they help scientists understand relationships, predict outcomes and, in general, make sense of the factors that they're investigating.
Researchers Find First (Potential) Planet Outside the Milky Way
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Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a team of scientists discovered what could very well be the first exoplanet outside the Milky Way. It's massive and might even orbit a black hole.
Most Mannequins Idealize Underweight, Unhealthy Bodies, Research Confirms
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How do mannequins measure up to real people, and what does that mean for body image? HowStuffWorks explains a new U.K. study.