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Human hands leave prominent ecological footprints

Early human activity has left a greater footprint on today's ecosystem than previously thought, say researchers working at the University of Pittsburgh and in the multidisciplinary Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network, ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

The first pilot wastewater treatment plant with integrated wood production opened in Mongolia

Long winters with low temperatures of -40°C and extended hot and dry periods with sand storms are significant challenges for people and infrastructure in Mongolia. Funded by the German Ministry of Education ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The last dance between Venus and the Sun

In 1761, Harvard’s Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Philosophy John Winthrop loaded a grandfather clock and a couple of students into a boat and embarked on Harvard’s first astronomical expedition.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Former extremists, victims launch social network

Reformed one-time violent extremists and their victims on Wednesday launched a social network to halt the radicalization of youth and combat gang culture -- with the backing of Internet giant Google.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US sues Apple, publishers over e-book prices

(AP) -- The government says avid best-seller readers who use electronic books have been getting ripped off. Tina Fey's "Bossy Pants," Tim Tebow's "Through My Eyes" and Keith Richards' `"Life" - maybe they ...

Technology / Business

created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (7) | comments 19

Settlement talks fail in Google vs. Oracle patent case

A federal judge in the heart of Silicon Valley said Monday that Google and Oracle have failed to settle a patent dispute out of court and that the case will head to civil trial.

Technology / Business

created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Facebook takes steps to address privacy concerns

(AP) -- Facebook has taken steps in recent days to address more worries about privacy, warning employers not to ask prospective employees for their passwords and trying to clarify its user "rights and responsibilities" ...

Technology / Internet

created Mar 23, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

BP reaches $7.8bn part settlement over US oil spill

BP said it reached a $7.8 billion deal to settle claims from fishermen and other private claimants affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ahead of the start of a major US trial.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

BP settlement over US spill will not end legal drama

Oil giant BP's agreement of a $7.8 billion settlement for victims of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill will not end its legal headaches or erase the disaster for some US southern coast residents.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 03, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Feel cheated? Small claims court brings big wins

(AP) -- If you feel cheated by a big company and complaining gets you nowhere, what can you do? A handful of recent cases suggest that consumers can, if they're motivated enough, win against big companies ...

Technology / Business

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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