"Do white people dominate the outdoors?" David Labistour, CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), asked. As Canada's iconic retailer of clothing and equipment for the outdoors, what MEC says matters.
Social Sciences
Oct 29, 2018
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Scientists have a new window into the search for dark matter – an acrylic vessel that features a grouping of 12-foot-tall transparent tanks with 1-inch-thick walls.
General Physics
Oct 17, 2018
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The city of Seattle will appeal rules set last week by the federal government that seek to set a countrywide standard for how much cities can charge telecom providers to set up 5G technology for ultrafast cellular connectivity.
Telecom
Oct 3, 2018
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Qualcomm is buying back $16 billion of its own stock as part of a broader goal of repurchasing up to $30 billion of its shares.
Business
Sep 13, 2018
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Did you ever go to your local show as a child? Remember that infuriating game where to win you had to hit every mole which popped its head out of a hole? I imagine Australia's government feels like it's playing whack-a-mole ...
Business
Sep 12, 2018
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Better recycled critical raw materials will be given a new life thanks to an EU project. This initiative could contribute to a circular economy, promoting the efficient use of scarce and expensive resources.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 11, 2018
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Police searched the offices of Philips in Brazil on Wednesday and detained two people linked to the Dutch company as part of an investigation into a scheme into fraud involving public health services, authorities said.
Business
Jul 4, 2018
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A new manufacturing process developed by Purdue University researchers may improve the water repellency for some common products, ranging from medical equipment and sensors to vehicle engines and windshields.
Materials Science
Jun 28, 2018
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If we are to make the best use of urban transport, we need to increase safety for the most vulnerable users – especially those on two wheels. As well as new vehicle technology, this also needs improvements to rider behaviour ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 18, 2018
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Hindered by strikes and outdated equipment, French air traffic control is responsible for a third of aviation delays in Europe, Le Parisien said Monday, citing a senate finance committee report.
Business
Jun 18, 2018
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