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Cornell researchers say their work suggests an answer to a longstanding question: Is the “news cycle” just a way to describe our perception of what’s going on in the media, or is it a real phenomenon that can be measured? They opt for the latter, and offer a mathematical explanation of how it works.
CORNELL (US)—Computer scientists have mapped the flow of news in the mainstream media and in the blogosphere. Their findings show a consistent rhythm as stories rise into prominence and fall off after a few days, with a “heartbeat” pattern of handoffs. Continue…
