Public recognition may be key to giving
German researchers found that people are more likely to work toward common goals when well-informed and when they receive public recognition.
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Space suit technology used for firefighter
The technology used in space suits to protect astronauts is being used to create protective clothing for firefighters, says the European Space Agency.
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600-year-old wreck found in Stockholm
A 14th-century ship in the mud of a canal in Stockholm could shed light on medieval commerce and shipbuilding techniques.
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Pesticides present in most U.S. streams
A U.S. Geological Survey finds pesticides are typically present throughout the year in most streams in urban and agricultural areas.
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Better Los Alamos monitoring urged
A geologist says new monitoring wells and an independent company should monitor the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico for contamination.
Mar 4, 2006
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Chimps found to be cooperative
In a series of experiments, researchers in Germany have found that chimpanzees work cooperatively to help each other accomplish a goal.
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Singapore seeks ideas on wireless network
Singapore's government is seeking ideas for a wireless Internet network covering the entire country.
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Ozone thinning having impact on plants
The pollution that causes ozone depletion is declining, but the warming of the atmosphere will see a global thinning of the ozone layer, says a U.N. panel.
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