Posted by Matt in November 9th, 2008 |
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For years, prediction markets have forecast elections with eerie accuracy. Now, they’re coming soon to a policy near you.
Want to know who the next U.S. president will be? Forget the daily barrage of polls: For 20 years, an online project run out of the University of Iowa has predicted the winner of presidential elections more [...]
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Posted by Matt in May 8th, 2008 |
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A leading arms expert said Thursday that China is making dramatic improvements to its nuclear arsenal, raising questions for future arms control efforts.
Recent upgrades have increased the accuracy and mobility of China’s arsenal, while a switch from liquid to solid fuel has shortened reaction times, said Bates Gill, director of the Stockholm International Peace Research [...]
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