22/11/2011

China to call for Kyoto extension at climate talks

China, the world's top greenhouse gas emitter, said Tuesday it will push at next week's climate talks for an extension of the Kyoto Protocol, which requires rich nations to reduce their emissions.

Hotmail co-founder launches free SMS service

Indian IT entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia on Tuesday launched a free text messaging service, promising that it would be as revolutionary as his previous venture, Hotmail.

Evidence found of dinosaur that ate birds

(PhysOrg.com) -- When people think of dinosaurs, their thoughts generally turn to the giant guys munching plants, or the ferocious beasts preying on smaller animals. In recent years however, evidence has come to support the ...

Space Image: Claritas Fossae , Mars

(PhysOrg.com) -- Mars' Claritas Fossae region is characterized by systems of "graben" running mainly north-west to south-east.

Putting the squeeze on batteries (w/ video)

People depend on lithium-ion batteries every day to power cellphones, laptops and other electronic devices, and perhaps one day to run cars. This video shows how Craig Arnold, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace ...

Re-manufactured compressors save money and mitigate CO2

A CURTIN study has revealed re-manufactured refrigeration and air conditioning compressors produce up to 93 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than new original equipment manufactured (OEM) compressors.

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