Samoa creates huge shark sanctuary
The island nation of Samoa has declared its waters a shark sanctuary, joining a string of other Pacific countries in protecting the marine predators.
Ecology
Mar 2, 2018
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Indonesia scrubbing the 'world's dirtiest river'
The scabies on Indonesian rice farmer Yusuf Supriyadi's limbs are a daily reminder of the costs of living next to the "world's dirtiest river".
Environment
Mar 2, 2018
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Proposal advances to store nuclear waste in New Mexico
A new proposal to store nuclear waste underground in southern New Mexico—this time from nuclear reactors across the country—has cleared an initial regulatory hurdle and can now be vetted for detailed safety, security ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 2, 2018
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Twitter CEO asks for help on 'civility'; YouTube stumbles
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is asking for help improving the openness and civility of conversation on Twitter, saying the company failed to prevent misinformation, echo chambers and abuse of its global messaging service.
Internet
Mar 2, 2018
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Cambodian genocide documented in victims' preserved clothes
As a leader in the field of textile conservation, Julia Brennan has worked to preserve many glamorous and historic articles of clothing, from a kimono presented to Babe Ruth, to singer James Brown's jumpsuit, to a British ...
Archaeology
Mar 2, 2018
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