California, Uber in legal showdown over self-driving cars
Uber is riding its self-driving cars into a legal showdown with California regulators.
Hi Tech & Innovation
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Scientists sequence the genome of the Iberian lynx, the most endangered felid
Spanish scientists have sequenced the genome of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), currently one of the world's most endangered felines. They have confirmed the "extreme erosion" suffered by its DNA. The Iberian lynx has one ...
Biotechnology
Dec 15, 2016
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Turfgrass researchers focus on irrigation efficiency, outreach efforts
We've all seen water from sprinklers land on sidewalks or get whisked away by the wind.
Environment
Dec 15, 2016
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Warsaw public transport free for a day due to air pollution
The city of Warsaw mas made public transportation free for a day due to heightened air pollution, a step meant to encourage residents to leave their cars at home.
Environment
Dec 15, 2016
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Predicting suitable habitats for the Siberian flying squirrel in different felling scenarios
In support of forest-related decision-making, methods are needed which enable the assessment of potential impacts of forest management activities and the comparison of different forest policies. The amount of suitable habitat ...
Ecology
Dec 15, 2016
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Every meal eaten estimated to cost the planet 10 kilos of lost topsoil
Every meal you eat now costs the planet 10 kilos in lost topsoil.
Environment
Dec 15, 2016
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Statoil exits oil sands projects in Canada
Norwegian oil giant Statoil said Thursday it was exiting its oil sands projects in Canada, booking a loss, in a move hailed by environmental activists.
Environment
Dec 15, 2016
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New spider species named after Harry Potter hat
Indian scientists have discovered a new species of spider that looks "uncannily" like the sorting hat in Harry Potter and have named it after its owner Godric Gryffindor, they said Thursday.
Plants & Animals
Dec 15, 2016
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New global database will help scientists track role of lakes in Earth's ecology
The total shoreline of the world's lakes is more than four times longer than the global ocean coastline. And if all the water in those lakes were spread over the Earth's landmass, it would form a layer some four feet (1.3 ...
Environment
Dec 15, 2016
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After US election hacks, France girds against cyberattacks
French security officials, sobered by the destabilizing effect that computer hacking and email leaks had on the U.S. election, have taken the unprecedented step of allowing government cyber-snoops share their expertise with ...
Security
Dec 15, 2016
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