The Latest: Apple's HomePod speaker coming this year
The Latest on Apple's annual conference in California (all times local):
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 5, 2017
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Study: Collateral damage from cosmic rays increases cancer risks for Mars astronauts
The cancer risk for a human mission to Mars has effectively doubled following a UNLV study predicting a dramatic increase in the disease for astronauts traveling to the red planet or on long-term missions outside the protection ...
Space Exploration
Jun 5, 2017
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How one man's shoes help NASA communicate water clarity issues
Wearing white sneakers, a cowboy hat and overalls, Bernie Fowler walks into Maryland's Patuxent River every June to see how deep he can go and still see the tops of his shoes. As a young man he could see his feet on the river ...
Environment
Jun 5, 2017
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Two-part system turns stem cells into whatever you want
Whether using embryonic or adult stem cells, coercing these master cells to convert to the desired target cell and reproduce flawlessly is difficult. Now an international team of researchers has a two-part system that can ...
Biotechnology
Jun 5, 2017
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Increased number of female engineers in managerial roles brings unintended consequences
Research from a University of Illinois expert who studies identity and meaning in occupations and organizations says a purposeful increase of female representation in the managerial ranks of the male-dominated profession ...
Social Sciences
Jun 5, 2017
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What caused the most toxic algal bloom ever observed in Monterey Bay?
In late spring 2015, the West Coast of North America experienced one of the most toxic algal blooms on record. The bloom affected wildlife, including anchovies, sea birds, and sea lions, and led to the closure of commercial ...
Environment
Jun 5, 2017
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Bloomberg leads mass coalition declaring support for Paris climate deal
Led by former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, nearly 1,000 business and government leaders declared Monday their intent to honor the Paris climate accord, days after US President Donald Trump announced a US exit from the 190-plus ...
Environment
Jun 5, 2017
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Scientists discover plant 'brain' controlling seed development
A new study by scientists at the University of Birmingham has revealed a group of cells that function as a 'brain' for plant embryos, capable of assessing environmental conditions and dictating when seeds will germinate.
Biotechnology
Jun 5, 2017
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Marine reserves help mitigate against climate change, say scientists
An international team of scientists has concluded that "highly protected" marine reserves can help mitigate the effects of climate change and suggests that these areas be expanded and better managed throughout the world.
Ecology
Jun 5, 2017
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Newly identified gene helps time spring flowering in vital grass crops
Winter is no time to flower, which is why so many plants have evolved the ability to wait for the snow to melt before investing precious resources in blooms.
Biotechnology
Jun 5, 2017
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