Study confirms truth behind 'Darwin's moth'
Scientists have revisited—and confirmed—one of the most famous textbook examples of evolution in action.
Plants & Animals
Aug 17, 2018
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Particulate pollution's impact varies greatly depending on where it originated
When it comes to aerosol pollution, as the old real estate adage says, location is everything.
Earth Sciences
Aug 17, 2018
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These Android phones have security defects out of the box, researchers say
At least 25 Android smartphone models—11 of which are sold by major U.S. carriers—carry vulnerabilities out of the box, making them easy prey for hackers, according to a new study from security researchers.
Security
Aug 17, 2018
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Rare 'bamboo rat' photographed at Machu Picchu
A rare rodent species known as a "bamboo rat" that lives around the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu in Peru has resurfaced after a decade of absence and been photographed for the first time.
Ecology
Aug 17, 2018
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Choking hazard: air pollution hangs over Asian Games
Indonesia is about to open the Asian Games but its traffic-clogged capital Jakarta remains shrouded in a haze of air pollution that threatens to mar the world's second-biggest multi-sport event.
Environment
Aug 17, 2018
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Google employees sign protest letter over China search engine: NYT
Hundreds of Google employees have signed a protest letter over the company's reported work on a censor-friendly search engine to get back into China, The New York Times said Thursday.
Business
Aug 17, 2018
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Musk tells newspaper he's cracking under stress of Tesla job
What do you do when your CEO confesses that he's cracking under the stress of his job?
Business
Aug 17, 2018
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