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The mood boost of talking to strangers may seem fleeting, but the research on well-being, scientists say, suggests that a happy life is made up of a high frequency of positive events. Even small positive experiences — chatting with a stranger in an elev

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Want To Feel Happier Today? Try Talking To A Stranger

10:16am July 26, 2019

by Paul Nicolaus

Happiness, says one researcher, is the sum of many positive moments throughout the day. Something as simple as a friendly chat in the elevator can boost your mood. So put down your phone and try it.

For many people, checking their smartphone can be addicting.

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Smartphone Detox: How To Power Down In A Wired World

2:36pm February 12, 2018

In an era when many kids get a first smartphone at age 10, psychologists say the devices have turned us into Pavlov's dogs — drooling for the next notification, buzz or text. Ready to dial back?

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The Michigan Micro Mote (M3) is the world's smallest computer. A temperature sensor is one of the three types of the M3.

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At 50 Years Old, The Challenge To Keep Up With Moore's Law

9:02pm April 26, 2015

by Laura Sydell

Gordon Moore's observation on the exponential improvement in hardware has pushed computers to be faster, smaller and cheaper. But there may be a point where tech advancements outpace the theory.

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