The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) broke the news almost one year ago about the first-ever direct observation of gravitational waves. Now, LIGO scientists hope that this year could yield even more ...
Astronomy
Jan 9, 2017
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Beijing's latest smog alert has dragged on into the first week of 2017. The joint prevention and control policy for atmospheric pollution in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region was announced after the heavy haze event that occurred ...
Environment
Jan 9, 2017
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Jellyfish are a highly diverse group of aquatic animals. Their diameters range from 1 mm to over 1 m. Most have long tentacles, in some cases reaching more than 10 m in length. They come in a wide array of shapes and sizes. ...
Ecology
Jan 9, 2017
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Researchers at Washington State University have discovered a new type of cooperative photosynthesis that could be used in engineering microbial communities for waste treatment and bioenergy production.
Biotechnology
Jan 9, 2017
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As technology caters to an ever-younger crowd, developers are creating new tools for infants and their parents, and even aiming at the yet-to-be born.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 9, 2017
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The array of products featured at the Consumer Electronics Show flowed into all aspects of modern life—even freshening up happy hour.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 9, 2017
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Emerging technology is giving new hope for the handicapped, and harnessing brainwaves for the physically disabled and helping the visually impaired with "artificial vision" are just the start.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 9, 2017
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Bad weather has postponed SpaceX's plan to resume flights of its Falcon 9 rocket until at least January 14, the California-based private space firm said.
Space Exploration
Jan 9, 2017
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Here are some key highlights of the 2017 International Consumer Electronics Show, which concluded Sunday:
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 9, 2017
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Unusually warm winds and seas helped make last year the hottest ever recorded in New Zealand.
Environment
Jan 9, 2017
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