While most developed countries have reduced the construction of large dams for the production of electricity in recent decades, developing countries, including Brazil, have embarked on even more massive hydropower developments.
Environment
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Distinguishing between left-handed and right-handed (chiral) molecules is crucial in chemistry and the life sciences, and is commonly achieved using a method called circular dichroism. However, during biochemical reactions, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 11, 2019
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Nordic countries such as Sweden rely heavily on biomass-derived fuels to power their homes and businesses. However, in the process of burning biomass like wood or straw, gases are released that can pollute the air, damage ...
Materials Science
Jan 11, 2019
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Modern communications technology means one can find anything, anywhere around the world, on the internet and via mobile phones. But people still live in communities and need information that is relevant to them.
Telecom
Jan 11, 2019
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The share price in Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer rose on Friday as markets reacted favorably to the country's President Jair Bolsonaro approving a merger with American giant Boeing.
Business
Jan 11, 2019
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Standing in his garden in Kabul, Baz Mohammad Kochi oversees the drilling of a new well more than 100 metres deep after his first water reservoir dried up. He is not alone.
Environment
Jan 11, 2019
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Holiday shopping reports released Thursday underscored anew the challenges US retailers face in the Amazon era—even if consumers are willing to open their wallets to spend.
Business
Jan 11, 2019
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Struggling with a sagging stock price and sluggish sales, US car giant Ford took steps to regain its footing this week with the announcement of a massive restructuring effort in Europe—even as it prepared for an imminent ...
Business
Jan 11, 2019
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The Washington Post on Thursday announced plans to publish an Arabic-language page of opinion columns and editorials.
Business
Jan 11, 2019
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With robots, augmented reality displays and other advanced technologies, traditional retailers are taking a cue from the online world to find new ways to connect and keep customers.
Business
Jan 11, 2019
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