United Technologies CEO sees sequester impact
(AP)—The chief executive of United Technologies expects automatic federal budget cuts will take effect in eight days, cutting slightly into earnings of the aerospace giant.
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City layout key to predicting riots
In the future police will be able to predict the spread of riots, and how they impact on cities, thanks to a new computer model.
Social Sciences
Feb 21, 2013
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Wanted: A life outside the workplace
A memo to employers: Just because your workers live alone doesn't mean they don't have lives beyond the office.
Social Sciences
Feb 21, 2013
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Time for Europe to beef up asteroid vigilance, ESA says
Europe must strengthen its watch for dangerous space rocks, the head of the European Space Agency's asteroid surveillance programme said Thursday, a week after a meteor struck Russia in a blinding fireball.
Space Exploration
Feb 21, 2013
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Titanium dioxide nanoreactor
Tiny particles of titanium dioxide are found as key ingredients in wall paints, sunscreens, and toothpaste; they act as reflectors of light or as abrasives. However with decreasing particle size and a corresponding change ...
Nanomaterials
Feb 21, 2013
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Global tablet sales up 78% in 2012
The global market for tablet computers surged 78.4 percent last year, with 128 million of the devices shipped, a survey showed Thursday.
Business
Feb 21, 2013
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Antibacterial protein's molecular workings revealed
(Phys.org)—On the front lines of our defenses against bacteria is the protein calprotectin, which "starves" invading pathogens of metal nutrients.
Plants & Animals
Feb 21, 2013
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Wildlife groups urge sanctions for ivory offenders
Conservationists on Thursday called for sanctions against the world's top offender nations in the illegal ivory trade to tackle a surge in poaching of African elephants.
Ecology
Feb 21, 2013
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More top universities to offer free online courses
More of the world's elite universities are joining the rush to offer "massive open online courses," but it's still uncertain whether so-called MOOCs will help more students earn college degrees.
Internet
Feb 21, 2013
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Study finds nitrogen pollution a growing problem in China
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers with members from several countries around the world, and led by Chinese agriculturalist Fusuo Zhang has found that nitrogen deposition over China has increased by over 60 percent over the ...
