Kabul zoo unveiled its new star attraction—Marjan the lion, who lived on a rooftop in the city until rescued by animal welfare officials last year when close to death.
Plants & Animals
Mar 19, 2014
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While Internet giants like Twitter and Google champion free speech, the US listing document for Chinese microblogging platform Weibo is littered with 56 pages of warnings on the risks of operating in a country which seeks ...
Business
Mar 19, 2014
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Chinese companies have offered up a fresh idea to help pollution-weary travellers while cashing in on public concerns over dirty air at the same time—smog insurance.
Environment
Mar 19, 2014
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In the age of smartphones and social media, one question surrounding the disappearance of the Malaysian airliner is why none of the passengers tried to contact relatives, as they did during the 9/11 attacks.
Telecom
Mar 19, 2014
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New air sampling data from southeastern New Mexico's troubled nuclear waste dump indicates there has been another small radiation release.
Environment
Mar 19, 2014
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The Obama administration hopes to fight global warming with the geeky power of numbers, maps and even gaming-type simulations.
Environment
Mar 19, 2014
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Women are being put off careers in science by stereotypes and are less than half as likely as men to apply for degrees in the field, said a study published Wednesday.
Social Sciences
Mar 19, 2014
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TED threw its weight behind a quest to unmask evil doers who use "shell companies" to hide illicit wealth or fund foul deeds.
Business
Mar 19, 2014
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The Burmese python has a built-in compass that allows it to slither home in a near-straight line even if released dozens of kilometres away, researchers said Wednesday.
Plants & Animals
Mar 19, 2014
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Sony is getting into the virtual reality business. The Japanese electronics and gaming giant unveiled a prototype virtual reality headset to be used in conjunction with its PlayStation 4 video game console during a Tuesday ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 19, 2014
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