Russia suspends Monsanto corn imports
Russia has temporarily suspended importing genetically-modified corn made by the US biotech giant Monsanto after a controversial study linked it to cancer in rats.
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2012
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Japan firms showcase personal toilet-bidet devices (Update)
Japanese firms on Wednesday showcased incontinence devices that combine a diaper with a personal bidet, removing waste before cleaning and then drying the wearer as they sleep.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 26, 2012
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The rich colors of a cosmic seagull (w/ video)
(Phys.org)—This new image from ESO's La Silla Observatory shows part of a stellar nursery nicknamed the Seagull Nebula. This cloud of gas, formally called Sharpless 2-292, seems to form the head of the seagull and glows ...
Astronomy
Sep 26, 2012
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Anthropologist pushes back date of first humans hunting for meat to two million years ago
(Phys.org)—Henry Bunn, anthropologist from Wisconsin University, speaking at the annual European Society for the study of Human Evolution meeting in Bordeaux this year, has suggested that the date that humans began hunting ...
LTE on Apple's iPhone 5 a winner with a catch
My first take on Apple's iPhone 5 is this: It's a nice device that's certain to please iPhone fans.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 26, 2012
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Latin America has room to grow on Internet, experts say
Google's managing director for Spanish-speaking Latin America says the Internet has become the "focus group for the world" and the smart advertiser uses it to anticipate consumer behavior rather than just to tout products.
Telecom
Sep 26, 2012
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Celtic Renewables aims to process next-gen biofuel
(Phys.org)—A distillery agreement between two companies in Scotland is to turn whiskey byproducts into fuel. Those who look forward to a bright future of biofuels that are easier on the environment will be interested in ...
Global warming slows down world economy: report
Climate change caused by global warming is slowing down world economic output by 1.6 percent a year and will lead to a doubling of costs in the next two decades, a major new report said.
Environment
Sep 26, 2012
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Google offers virtual dives in world's coral reefs
Google has begun letting users of its online mapping service take virtual scuba dives to explore precious living reefs being surveyed by scientists.
Internet
Sep 26, 2012
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S. America's Pacific coast eyes tsunami warning system
Officials from countries along South America's Pacific coast met at a UNESCO-sponsored event in Peru's capital Tuesday to design a tsunami early-warning system.
Earth Sciences
Sep 26, 2012
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