Ancient skeleton of child found in ruins of Pompeii's bath
Work at ancient thermal baths in Pompeii's ruins has revealed the skeleton of a crouching child who perished in Mount Vesuvius' eruption in A.D. 79.
Archaeology
Apr 25, 2018
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European Space Agency satellite rides to orbit from Russia
A Russian rocket has carried into orbit a satellite that is part of the European Space Agency's earth observation program.
Space Exploration
Apr 25, 2018
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Profits up at Facebook, no impact from privacy scandal (Update)
Facebook on Wednesday reported a sharp jump in profits in the past quarter, with gains in its user base and strong ad growth as the social network appeared to see no impact from a controversy over privacy.
Business
Apr 25, 2018
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Trump meets with Apple CEO at White House to talk trade
President Donald Trump has met with Apple CEO Tim Cook at the White House to discuss trade as he engages in negotiations around the globe.
Business
Apr 25, 2018
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YouTube overhauls kids' app after complaints about content
YouTube is overhauling its kid-focused video app to give parents the option of letting humans, not computer algorithms, select what shows their children can watch.
Internet
Apr 25, 2018
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How Comcast is trying to change the cable game
If you can't beat them, join them. Comcast is trying to refigure the traditional cable bundle, adding services like Netflix to its subscription packages and offering internet-only TV streaming.
Business
Apr 25, 2018
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New natural gas catalyst would boost clean transportation
Thanks to advances in drilling technology, there is enough natural gas in the U.S. to last well into next century and beyond. This has renewed the idea of using inexpensive, domestically produced natural gas as a transportation ...
Materials Science
Apr 25, 2018
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Recent Russian Arctic glacier loss doubles from the previous 60 years
Geophysicists examining glacier changes in the Russian Arctic have found that the rate of ice mass loss has nearly doubled over the last decade when compared to records from the previous 60 years, according to Cornell-led ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 25, 2018
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Startup advances carbon-zero fuels through UConn partnership
When Rob McGinnis needed a well equipped lab for his startup company, his graduate school friend, Jeff McCutcheon, associate professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, suggested he apply for UConn's Technology Incubation ...
Materials Science
Apr 25, 2018
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Balancing nuclear and renewable energy
Nuclear power plants typically run either at full capacity or not at all. Yet the plants have the technical ability to adjust to the changing demand for power and thus better accommodate sources of renewable energy such as ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 25, 2018
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