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Biogas from animal waste in need of maturity
Biogas-based energy could solve both the environmental concern of agricultural waste and reduce dependency of fossil fuels, particularly in Eastern Europe, albeit at a steep production cost.
May 07, 2013
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Europe needs genetically engineered crops, scientists say
The European Union cannot meet its goals in agricultural policy without embracing genetically engineered crops (GMOs). That's the conclusion of scientists who write in Trends in Plant Science, a Cell Press ...
Apr 25, 2013
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Penguin to change e-books strategy to end EU competition probe
The European Commission said Friday that book giant Penguin has offered commitments designed to end a probe into price fixing in the booming electronic publishing business.
Apr 19, 2013
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EU OKs $2.7bn Siemens takeover of UK rail firm
The European Union's antitrust body has cleared a 1.74 billion pound ($2.7 billion) takeover of a British rail technology company by German industrial conglomerate Siemens.
Apr 18, 2013
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NYC students, hackers train for cybersecurity jobs
Every Wednesday evening about two dozen teenagers and 20-somethings gather in a New York City computer lab and start hacking.
Apr 11, 2013
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'Digital divide' still wide in developing world, study finds
Most developing countries are still struggling to bridge the "digital divide" limiting access to computers and the Internet for low-income citizens, a study showed Wednesday.
Apr 10, 2013
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German bank reports solar power cost in India and Italy has reached grid parity
(Phys.org) —Germany's Deutsche Bank has released a report that concludes that generating electricity using solar collectors has reached grid parity—cost competitiveness with other industry standard sources—in ...
Apr 10, 2013
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Designing a structure one can at a time to help feed local families
Have you ever thought about the life-changing impact that a single can is able to make in the fight against hunger? Canstruction is an international charity competition in which architects, engineers, contractors, ...
Apr 10, 2013
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New pathways in bacterial intercellular competition uncovered
(Phys.org) —There's an epic battle taking place that's not on the national radar: intercellular competition. While it's not an Olympic event, new research from UC Santa Barbara demonstrates that this microscopic ...
Apr 08, 2013
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Bosch to abandon solar energy business
(AP)—German engineering company Bosch said Friday that it is abandoning its solar energy business, because there is no way to make it economically viable amid overcapacity and huge price pressure in the industry.
Mar 22, 2013
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Germany eyes new Internet industrial revolution
Known throughout the world for quality cars and industrial giants, Germany is now seeking to position itself for the coming revolution, "industry 4.0", powered by Internet.
Mar 07, 2013
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Gender gap disappears in school math competitions, study shows
The idea that boys are better at math and in competitions has persisted for a long time, and now we know why: Nobody bothered to schedule the rematch.
Feb 25, 2013
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Estonia plugs electric cars as power prices soar
It brought the world Skype, Europe its first capital with free public transport, and now Estonia is touting the globe's first fast-charging network for electric vehicles.
Feb 21, 2013
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Thousands seek 50,000-euro jackpot in Estonia fishing test
