Conflict Diamonds
Conflict Diamonds — Diamonds that are traded illegally to fund conflicts in western and central Africa.More information
Optic Crystallographic Analysis
Optic Crystallographic Analysis — the use of light to measure crystal structures and identify any defectsMore information
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Figure-Ground Effect
Figure-Ground Effect — a principle of psychology in which perceptions has two parts; a figure that stands out in good contour and an indistinct, homogenous ground*
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Byzantine Fault Tolerance
Byzantine Fault Tolerance — a way to critically analyize a system for possible failures and construct ways for the system to continue to function.More information
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String Metric
String Metric — a set of metrics allowing for comparison of data to find similaritiesMore information
Grobner Basis
Grobner Basis — a fundamental notation of algebra that allows for more advanced computational work. More information
Opposition Research
Opposition Research — a method of researching a potential political candidate to discover biographical, legal, medical etc information. More information
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Affinity Analysis
Affinity Analysis — a data analysis method looking for relationships among individuals or within groups.More information
Non-Newtonian Fluid
Non-Newtonian Fluid — a fluid whose viscosity changes with different stresses.More information
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Arsenic
Arsenic — a highly toxic metal found naturally in the environment and as an industrial and agricultural byproduct.More information