Texas Tech Hosts Events Commemorating The Scientific Revolution

Feb 26, 2018

The Institute for the Study of Western Civilization will host events over the role of science in the modern world starting Monday (Feb. 5).

Study Claims That Dating App Tinder Makes It Easy For Youth To Cheat On Their Partners

Feb 25, 2018

India Times - The popular dating app Tinder, which is supposed to help people form new relationships, is increasingly helping youngsters cheat on their romantic partners, a study claims. However, the app also makes it easier to catch cheaters, researchers said. Scientists from the Texas Tech University in the US showed that a significant number of college students are using Tinder to meet what they called “extradyadic partners” - that is, a partner outside of and in addition to the partner in a committed, romantic relationship.

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Is your workplace prepared for a tornado?

Feb 25, 2018

Safety+Health - Experts offer tips on keeping employees safe

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Mad cows, Oprah Winfrey and communicating the science in a high-profile court case

Feb 24, 2018

Raw Story - Twenty years ago, images of staggering cattle and descriptions of brains resembling Swiss cheese became associated with one of the most popular television programs of the day when Texas Panhandle cattlemen sued “The Oprah Winfrey Show” for defamation under Texas’ “veggie libel law.” They claimed the program’s negative portrayal of their business caused a steep decline of beef prices.

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