Strong earthquake strikes off coast of eastern Indonesia
A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia, but officials say there is no threat of a tsunami.
Earth Sciences
Dec 9, 2015
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Samsung to venture into autonomous driving technology
Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it will set up a team to develop an auto components business focusing on autonomous driving technology and entertainment systems.
Business
Dec 9, 2015
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Hong Kong copyright debate delayed as protests threatened
Pro-democracy legislators succeeded Wednesday in delaying a highly anticipated parliamentary debate over a new copyright bill in Hong Kong, which has been criticised as curbing freedom of speech.
Other
Dec 9, 2015
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Food trade key against world hunger, but keep it safe: FAO
Expanding trade in agricultural products is key to alleviating world hunger, but only if open trade policies do not endanger food security, the UN food agency said in a report released Wednesday.
Environment
Dec 9, 2015
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Christmas delivery: First US space station shipment in months
The International Space Station accepted its first U.S. shipment in more than half a year early Wednesday, receiving Christmas presents and much-needed groceries for the resident astronauts.
Space Exploration
Dec 9, 2015
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Estonian turtle-robot searches for shipwrecks and treasure
The Baltic seabed, littered with war debris and shipwrecks, has fascinated historians and researchers through the ages. But the underwater search robots they use pose problems by further disturbing the silty waters with their ...
Robotics
Dec 9, 2015
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Japanese space probe goes into orbit around Venus
Japan's space agency said Wednesday its "Akatsuki" probe had successfully entered into orbit around Venus after an initial attempt at reaching the second planet from the sun failed five years ago.
Space Exploration
Dec 9, 2015
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VLT revisits a curious cosmic collision
The spectacular aftermath of a 360 million year old cosmic collision is revealed in great detail in new images from ESO's Very Large Telescope at the Paranal Observatory. Among the debris is a rare and mysterious young dwarf ...
Astronomy
Dec 9, 2015
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Researcher developing algorithm for identifying the inertia properties of a spacecraft while in orbit
A research project led by New Mexico State University Professor Ou Ma that began in 2008 holds scientific, military and commercial promise for the growing use of satellites.
Space Exploration
Dec 9, 2015
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New study reveals belugas blow bubbles based on mood
A newly-released study by Canisius College Professor of Animal Behavior Michael Noonan, PhD, is providing insight as to why beluga whales blow bubbles underwater and how their different shaped bubbles may be indicative of ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 9, 2015
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