More than a decade ago, jet-lagged textile expert Juan Hinestroza landed in Xintang, China, and took a walk near a large creek. He noticed the water was a strange color—indigo blue, from highly toxic dyes, pigments and ...
Polymers
Jul 19, 2023
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Six Estonians and a Russian were charged Wednesday with infecting computers, including NASA machines, with malware as part of an online advertising scam that reaped at least $14 million.
Internet
Nov 9, 2011
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At least 24 people were arrested in the United States and abroad in a US-led sting operation targeting cyber criminals buying and selling stolen credit card information, officials said Tuesday.
Internet
Jun 26, 2012
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In 2019, not long before the unusual weather event that changed day into night in São Paulo City (Brazil), dozens of pigeons mysteriously dropped dead. Birds displaying wounds as well as neurological symptoms were found ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 2, 2022
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A team of multidisciplinary Western Sydney University researchers have launched a new white paper exploring how workplaces and educational institutions can help break the menstrual taboo.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2022
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Blockchain technology can help improve old models of data management and bring benefits to learners and educational institutions in the EU—if policymakers are well prepared to embrace the change.
Other
Jan 5, 2018
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Inquiry-based learning is an educational method centred on the investigation of questions, scenarios or problems. It is seen by many as a positive alternative to traditional forms of instruction where students are required ...
Social Sciences
Jul 15, 2013
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The first large-scale study of U.S. science faculty with education specialties (SFES) concludes that their training and funding vary considerably depending on their college or university.
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2013
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Online education service Coursera on Wednesday announced a fresh round of funding from the investment arm of the World Bank and other backers.
Business
Jul 10, 2013
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Taiwan's Foxconn has admitted employing children as young as 14 on assembly lines at a plant in China, a fresh blow to the tech giant that has been attacked over its treatment of staff after several suicides.
Business
Oct 17, 2012
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