The U.S. government shutdown is threatening a long-awaited deal to create the world's largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica. Americans are among the most enthusiastic proponents, but they might not make it to the negotiating ...
Environment
Oct 16, 2013
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As a researcher funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF), since October 1, I've known that I will be not be receiving my monthly fellowship. This has meant that my work, investigating genes' role in vertebrate development, ...
Economics & Business
Oct 15, 2013
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China marks 10 years since it first sent a human into space Tuesday, with its ambitious programme rocketing ahead while rival NASA is largely closed due to the US government shutdown.
Space Exploration
Oct 14, 2013
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NASA is trying to resolve an international spat over banning Chinese scientists from a planetary conference but efforts are being hampered by the US government shutdown, a meeting organizer said Wednesday.
Space Exploration
Oct 9, 2013
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United Technologies Corp. canceled a planned furlough of 2,000 workers after the Department of Defense recalled most of its civilian employees.
Business
Oct 7, 2013
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United Technologies Corp. says it may furlough more than 5,000 workers if the U.S. government shutdown continues into next month.
Business
Oct 3, 2013
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The US government shutdown puts international science collaboration in peril and could have far-reaching impacts on innovation and research, a top science group said Wednesday.
Other
Oct 2, 2013
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