Six things we learned at the Detroit auto show
This year's North American International Auto Show reflects an industry that's flush with cash but uncertain about the future.
Other
Jan 11, 2017
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Double fish production while preserving biodiversity—can it be done?
Tanzania, perhaps best known for safaris over its vast open plains, has ambitious plans for diminutive freshwater wildlife with enormous, untapped potential.
Ecology
Jan 11, 2017
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Most valuable colleagues: What the NBA can teach us about worker productivity
Just like former NBA MVP Steve Nash, who famously improved the output of his teammates whenever he was on the court, some employees could have a halo effect on their peers, according to new research from the University of ...
Economics & Business
Jan 11, 2017
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Zero-emission boat prepares for round-the-world odyssey
The first self-sufficient boat powered only by emission-free energy will start a six-year trip around the world in the spring.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 11, 2017
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Stock market fails to predict product performance
Contrary to what many in the business world believe, investors cannot reliably predict how a new product will perform, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University marketing expert.
Economics & Business
Jan 11, 2017
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Farthest stars in Milky Way might be ripped from another galaxy
The 11 farthest known stars in our galaxy are located about 300,000 light-years from Earth, well outside the Milky Way's spiral disk. New research by Harvard astronomers shows that half of those stars might have been ripped ...
Astronomy
Jan 11, 2017
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How your cozy fleece could be polluting the ocean
Fleece is a wintertime staple but could be contributing to the next big ocean plastics problem: lint. The lightweight, cozy material sheds some of its synthetic microfibers each time it's washed, and this lint ultimately ...
Environment
Jan 11, 2017
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Study describes new method to remove nickel from contaminated seawater
The same deposit that builds up in many tea kettles or water pipes in areas where calcium-rich water is the norm might be just the (cheap) ticket to rid contaminated seawater of toxic metals. This is according to a research ...
Materials Science
Jan 11, 2017
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Testing breast milk for cannabinoids
With the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana spreading across the country, the drug's use is reportedly increasing among pregnant women. It stands to reason that many of these women will continue to use marijuana ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 11, 2017
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Conservation plans to protect the albatross
The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands is this week launching an ambitious conservation effort to help protect the albatross.
Ecology
Jan 11, 2017
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