Skin bacteria could save frogs from virus
Bacteria living on the skin of frogs could save them from a deadly virus, new research suggests.
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Scientists seek beaches where dead whales can rot in peace
So many gray whales are dying off the U.S. West Coast that scientists and volunteers dealing with the putrid carcasses have an urgent request for coastal residents: Lend us your private beaches so these ocean giants can rot ...
Ecology
Jun 21, 2019
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Protesters urge ASEAN leaders to ban trash imports
Protestors in Bangkok on Thursday dumped plastic waste in front of a government building and called on Southeast Asian leaders to ban imports of trash from developed countries.
Environment
Jun 21, 2019
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Pressure mounts on YouTube to better protect young users
Millions of children regularly use YouTube to watch video game tutorials, television shows and even to watch random people unbox new toys.
Internet
Jun 21, 2019
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Thousands of big energy reps at UN climate talks: monitor
Lobby groups representing some of the world's biggest polluters have sent thousands of delegates to negotiations aimed at limiting global warming since UN climate talks began, according to data obtained by AFP.
Environment
Jun 21, 2019
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EU leaders fail to set 2050 target of zero net carbon emissions
European Union leaders failed Thursday to set a target of zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, amid opposition from Poland and other coal-dependent eastern European countries, summit sources said.
Environment
Jun 21, 2019
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Voice-activiated Monopoly tells players: 'You're bankrupt!'
What fictional financial wisdom might the mustachioed, top-hat-wearing billionaire Mr Monopoly dole out to a regular board-game player?
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 21, 2019
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Virtual Facebook currency faces real-world resistance
If Facebook's new cryptocurrency should resonate anywhere it should be India, where the social media giant has more than 300 million followers.
Internet
Jun 21, 2019
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Apple says US tariffs on China would backfire
Apple is warning the US administration that proposed tariffs on Chinese imports would be counterproductive, saying they would hurt the iPhone maker's competitiveness and "tilt the playing field" to non-American rivals.
Business
Jun 21, 2019
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Restaurants could be first to get genetically modified salmon
Inside an Indiana aquafarming complex, thousands of salmon eggs genetically modified to grow faster than normal are hatching into tiny fish. After growing to roughly 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) in indoor tanks, they could be ...
Ecology
Jun 21, 2019
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