New research maps music and chanting at soccer matches
Music and singing in soccer stadiums are not random entertainment. They follow clear patterns. And those patterns vary systematically from country to country.
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Football tracking data uncovers rival tactics beyond TV formations before 2026 World Cup
From June 11, countless millions of people will be following the football World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. They will discuss their team’s performance, talk like experts about tactics and formations, and cower behind the sofa during penalty…
Distinctive language reveals likely conspiracy-community users across 500 million Reddit comments
Users who participate in online communities linked to conspiracy theories show distinctive linguistic characteristics even when discussing apparently neutral topics, such as films, music, cooking or science, and even before they take part in conspiracy communities.
These record-breaking black hole winds could create a category 79 hurricane on Earth
Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar powered by a feeding supermassive black hole blasting out winds at record-breaking speeds for such an outflow seen in ultraviolet light, traveling at 30% the speed of light.
Flight Dynamics Research Facility Characteristics
1 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) HomeCharacteristics The Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) is a large, subsonic wind tunnel with a vertical test section for conducting flight dynamics research for stability, controllability, free-fall and aircraft…
Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test
A new propulsion system feeds the same “monopropellant” fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.
Children’s motivation and attitudes towards learning play a key role in academic success, study finds
A major new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has revealed that noncognitive skills—such as motivation, curiosity, academic interest and self-belief—play a key role in translating children’s genetic dispositions into academic achievement.
‘Double-edged’ nature of workplace resilience examined
From underdog stories to comeback victories, everyone loves a tale of perseverance. But a new study suggests that highlighting workplace resilience can sometimes leave observers feeling anxious instead of inspired.
Do galaxies have a ‘kill switch’ that makes them stop growing?
Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?
Support for rural women entrepreneurs linked to economic growth
Though rural women entrepreneurs make up only a small portion of the self-employed across the United States, new West Virginia University research shows they are crucial to overall economic success.