US slaps Briton with fresh hacking charges
The United States on Thursday slapped two extra charges against a British man accused of hacking into thousands of US government computer systems, officials said.
Internet
Feb 27, 2014
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Women's jobs are poorer paid, less flexible and more stressful
Women's jobs are poorer paid, less flexible, more stressful, and offer fewer promotion opportunities than men's, a large international study has found.
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2014
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Brown dwarfs are formed in the same way as sun-like stars
Astronomers have discovered a so-called proto-disc around the proto-brown dwarf Mayrit. With this discovery, they were able to confirm for the first time that this celestial body was formed in the same way as sun-like stars.
Astronomy
May 21, 2019
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More effective protected areas needed to halt biodiversity loss
Protected natural areas of the UK are struggling to halt declines in insects and spiders that have occurred over the past 30 years, according to a new study led by researchers from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2023
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A quarter of employees would rather quit than be forced back to the office
A quarter of employees who currently work from home part of the week say they would quit their job rather than return to the office full-time, according to a major new global study.
Economics & Business
Sep 22, 2022
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Diverse geography of Britain's 82 largest islands revealed
A University of Sheffield academic has worked with Ordnance Survey to showcase the diverse geography and unique characteristics of Britain's largest islands.
Environment
Jun 28, 2018
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Man gets 3 months for smuggling dinosaur skeleton
A New York federal judge has sentenced a Virginia fossils dealer to three months in prison for smuggling a 70-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus skeleton out of Mongolia.
Archaeology
Jun 3, 2014
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Immigrant children experience high levels of discrimination when entering the labor market
The successful integration of migrants contributes to the future well-being, prosperity and cohesion of any society. However, labor market inequalities involving immigrants and minorities act as a barrier to the efficient ...
Social Sciences
Jul 23, 2019
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Study finds extreme pro- or anti-British views is associated with violent and antisocial behaviour
The study also found that people with either form of extremist view were less likely to be depressed, but that men at risk of depression may experience protection from strong cultural or religious identity.
Social Sciences
Oct 21, 2016
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New research highlights 'challenging nature' of vested interests in the energy transition
Pioneering new research has highlighted some of the political difficulties with the UK's energy transition, in particular around vested fossil fuel interests.
Environment
Aug 19, 2020
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