The World Health Organization and campaigners launched a drive Friday to try to wipe out mercury in medical thermometers, a day after nations signed a UN treaty to control the toxic liquid metal.
Environment
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Brazil said Thursday it will start work early next year on a new Antarctic base to replace the one gutted by a 2012 fire.
Earth Sciences
Oct 11, 2013
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Indian IT outsourcing giant Infosys posted a fall in quarterly profit Friday after setting aside funds for a visa-abuse investigation in the United States. Still, the company upgraded its revenue forecast for the year, pleasing ...
Business
Oct 11, 2013
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Toyota on Friday unveiled the next generation of cars featuring an auto pilot system that will swerve to avoid collisions and also keep to the middle of the road, all without drivers touching the wheel.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 11, 2013
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If you thought recycling was just a modern phenomenon championed by environmentalists and concerned urbanites—think again.
Archaeology
Oct 11, 2013
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Ecologists conducting field research usually study areas that they hope won't be disturbed for a while. But in an article published in the November issue of BioScience, "Mapping the Design Process for Urban Ecology Researchers," ...
Ecology
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