Chemists show it's hip to be square
Rice University chemists want to make a point: Nitrogen atoms are for squares.
Materials Science
Aug 9, 2019
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News tagged with deficit
America can afford a Green New Deal – here's how
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey are calling for a "Green New Deal" that would involve massive government spending to shift the U.S. economy away from its reliance on carbon.
Environment
Feb 26, 2019
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Does a collaborative learning approach work for everyone?
There's a good reason why universities have spent the last few years dedicating precious resources and time to fostering a collaborative learning environment. Students who are encouraged to participate in discussions, work ...
Education
Nov 5, 2018
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Owls help scientists unlock secret of how the brain pays attention
By studying barn owls, scientists at Johns Hopkins University believe they've taken an important step toward solving the longstanding mystery of how the brain chooses what most deserves attention.
Evolution
Oct 30, 2018
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Trump calls on Apple to move production from China to US
US President Donald Trump called Saturday for Apple to make its products in the US instead of China to avoid suffering the consequences of his trade war with Beijing.
Business
Sep 8, 2018
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Making sense of the drought situation in Cape Town
Cape Town has come dangerously close to running out of water after 3 years of persistent drought.
Environment
May 30, 2018
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Kuwait to spend $500 bn on oil projects by 2040
OPEC member Kuwait plans to spend more than half a trillion dollars by 2040 to boost its oil and gas output and refining capacity, a top executive said on Wednesday.
Environment
Jan 31, 2018
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S. Korea's 'kimchi deficit' hits record high
South Korea's trade deficit in kimchi, its proud traditional side dish of fermented cabbage, reached an all-time high last year as low-priced Chinese imports flooded the market, statistics showed Wednesday.
Other
Jan 17, 2018
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Radar satellites able to measure water stress in trees
Radar technology in space can be used to measure how 'thirsty' plants and crops are. This could play a key role in improving our understanding of how ecosystems and the water and carbon cycles interrelate. In theory, we have ...
Environment
Nov 30, 2017
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Amazon and Foxconn reflect a growing trend: Deliver it now
In today's economy, speed is everything.
Business
Jul 27, 2017
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