A RECENT forum has questioned whether science can inform and improve animal welfare in research and production. The concept was explored at a joint Ag Institute Australia and Australian Society of Animal Protection seminar, ...
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Jul 16, 2013
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(Phys.org) —The National Academy of Sciences recently released an updated national vision for K-12 science education learning goals. Known as the Next Generation Science Standards, the goals outline a vision for what all ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2013
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Internet giant Google said Thursday it has acquired a $125 million minority stake in peer-to-peer online loan company Lending Club.
Business
May 2, 2013
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In the United States, only species listed on state or federal noxious weed lists are regulated, and those lists are often biased toward species that affect agricultural crops. Conversely, invasive plant council lists include ...
Ecology
Mar 26, 2013
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Governments are making decisions based on incomplete information and evidence that's often not subjected to adequate scrutiny, a Policy Brief prepared by the University of Melbourne has warned.
Social Sciences
Feb 5, 2013
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Constraining choice isn't necessarily a good thing when it comes to managers' problem-solving, according to a new Canadian study.
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2013
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The European Commission on Wednesday said it had agreed how to move ahead in modernising copyright to protect authors and artists in the digital economy.
Business
Dec 5, 2012
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The European SustainValue research project coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland develops new types of tools for sustainable industrial development. According to Senior Scientist Teuvo Uusitalo of VTT, the ...
Economics & Business
Nov 21, 2012
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The environmental law centers at UCLA and UC Berkeley Schools of Law today released a new report on industry actions and federal, state, and local policies needed to stimulate long-term, mass adoption of electric vehicles. ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 12, 2012
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Worldwide mobile payments are expected to top $171.5 billion in 2012, a 61.9 percent increase from 2011, a research report said Tuesday.
Business
May 29, 2012
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