Ancient Antarctic ice sheet collapse could happen again, triggering a new global flood
It's happened before, and it could happen again.
Earth Sciences
Dec 21, 2018
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Voters have high tolerance for politicians who lie, even those caught doing it
In a modern democracy, peddling conspiracies for political advantage is perhaps not so different from seeding an epidemic.
Social Sciences
Dec 21, 2018
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Red tide in retreat: Just two sites in Florida test positive in latest daily checks
Concentrations of red tide have decreased to the lowest point since the major bloom began in 2017, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission daily and weekly reports.
Environment
Dec 21, 2018
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Sydney pummelled by hail the size of tennis balls
Australia's largest city was picking up the pieces Friday after a series of lightning and hailstorms pummelled cars with ice blocks the size of tennis balls.
Environment
Dec 21, 2018
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Police consider shooting down drone after London airport shutdown
British police were Friday considering shooting down the drone that has grounded flights and caused chaos at London's Gatwick Airport, with passengers set to face a third day of disruption.
Other
Dec 21, 2018
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Australia on track to miss climate targets by wide margin
Australia on Friday admitted it is off track to meet the 2030 emissions targets agreed under the Paris climate accord.
Environment
Dec 21, 2018
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With emotional goodbye, Germany shutters last black coal mine (Update)
Germany closed its last black coal mine on Friday, paying an emotional tribute to a 200-year-old industry that once fuelled the country's economic growth but lost the battle against cheaper foreign competitors.
Environment
Dec 21, 2018
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Carlos Ghosn re-arrested over fresh allegations
Japanese prosecutors re-arrested former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn over fresh allegations on Friday, apparently dashing his hopes of early release in the latest twist to a rollercoaster saga.
Business
Dec 21, 2018
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Digital detox: Resorts offer perks for handing over phones
Can you take a vacation from your cellphone? A growing number of hotels will help you find out.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 21, 2018
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Alba the albino orangutan returned to jungle in Indonesia
The world's only known albino orangutan climbed trees, foraged for food and began building a nest after being released into a remote Borneo jungle more than a year after conservation officials found her starving and dehydrated ...
Ecology
Dec 21, 2018
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