Experts at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, have recently determined that the less people know about a complex topic, the less likely they are to want to start learning about it. They unconsciously perceive new information on these topics as threatening.
The team detailed its findings in the latest iss... |
1 December 2011
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It's no mystery that Google underwent an internal reorganization as soon as Larry Page took over as CEO. The executive hierarchy was shuffled and one of the changes that didn't surface until now is that the search group has been renamed the "knowledge group."It may be just a cosmetic change, but it does ind... |
4 May 2011
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In a groundbreaking new investigation, researchers learned that the human brain is capable of recognizing things faster if it knows what it's about to see. In other words, if it has seen a thing before, it's more likely to recognize it faster. The new discovery goes against established knowledge of how the ... |
5 February 2011
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With Christmas knocking on the door, researchers are turning their attention to the dark and twisted side of curiosity, which is usually a healthy habit until some take it to extremes. Generally, experts think of curiosity as a positive thing, driven by noble goals, but which can sometime go awry.For example, special... |
13 December 2010
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The theory of evolution might be obsolete as biologist develops a system that can predict that the next step will be a technical living form that will be able to pass its experience and knowledge to the next generation.Darwin’s theory of evolution focuses on the best adapted organisms but leaves out the success... |
3 September 2010
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For one reason or another, the people behind the computational knowledge engine known as Wolfram|Alpha have just released an iPhone application for fans of the otherwise free service, pricing it at a whopping $50. The mystery surrounding the huge price is yet to be unraveled, with the iPhone version of the Wolfram|Al... |
19 October 2009
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The “computational knowledge engine” known as Wolfram|Alpha is now available in iPhone format as well, with a dedicated iPhone application not being too far either, those responsible with the service have announced. You can add the Wolfram|Alpha icon to your home screen, while those interested in a Wolfra... |
16 June 2009
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A newly-completed report, compiled by Sir Jim Rose, a former senior Ofsted inspector, says that the UK school system could do with a complete overhaul, especially in key areas such as the make-up of the national curriculum. The official says that the schools should stop putting so much pressure on kids accumulating v... |
8 December 2008
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Imagine a combination of a search engine and an encyclopedia that interacts with you the same way a teacher would, by giving you a straight answer and a list of places and books you might find as additional information. Sounds interesting? I bet it does, and it is no longer a distant dream. Cambridge, UK based True K... |
8 November 2007
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A knowledge base is a special kind of database for knowledge management. It is the base for a collection of knowledge. Normally, the knowledge base consists of explicit knowledge of an organization, including trouble shooting, articles, white papers, user manuals and others. A knowledge base should have a carefully d... |
5 October 2007
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