In data-heavy economy, breaches unlikely to end
Target. Neiman Marcus. And now three other national retailers (yet to be named) have reportedly lost customers' personal data.
Security
Jan 29, 2014
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Great Lakes have most ice in decades thanks to bitter winter
This winter's frigid temperatures have produced the largest amount of ice cover on the Great Lakes in at least 25 years.
Environment
Jan 29, 2014
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Disappearing snow increases risk of collapsing ice shelves in Antarctica
A number of floating ice shelves in Antarctica are at risk of disappearing entirely in the next 200 years, as global warming reduces their snow cover. Their collapse would enhance the discharge of ice into the oceans and ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 29, 2014
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Brushes with law live on, thanks to mug-shot websites
In 2010, Zim Rogers was waiting to hear from his bosses about whether he would be promoted. Rogers, who works in global securities, said that instead of getting a better job, he was fired after a cursory Google search turned ...
Internet
Jan 29, 2014
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Bats bounce back in Europe
Europe's bat population recovered by more than 40 percent between 1993 and 2011 after decades of decline, according to a survey published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) on Thursday.
Plants & Animals
Jan 29, 2014
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Report says 250 million school age kids can't read (Update)
At least 250 million of the world's 650 million primary school age children are unable to read, write or do basic mathematics, according to a report Wednesday commissioned by the U.N. education agency.
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2014
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UFO cross-section gives snakes a lift
Snakes aren't usually renowned for their ability to fly, but Chrysopelea snakes from southeast Asia regularly launch themselves from trees into the air gliding for 10s of meters before touch down. In a bid to understand how ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 29, 2014
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'EVE Online' epic game battle ends after 21 hours
The most expensive battle in the 10-year history of the online sci-fi video game "EVE Online" is over after 21 hours of virtual warfare.
Software
Jan 29, 2014
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Record lows for Australian tropical cyclone activity
The number of tropical cyclones hitting Queensland and Western Australia has fallen to low levels not seen for more than 500 years, new research published in Nature shows.
Earth Sciences
Jan 29, 2014
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US 'committed' to hunting down Target hackers
Authorities are committed to hunting down the hackers blamed for a massive data breach at US retail giant Target, Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday.
Security
Jan 29, 2014
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