US public backs carbon tax, and spending revenue on renewables
The majority of the US public is in favour of a tax on fossil fuels, provided the money goes into clean energy and infrastructure, according to a new study.
Environment
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Kennedy Space Center remains closed, but spared major damage
NASA's Kennedy Space Center remained closed Tuesday but appeared to have weathered Hurricane Irma well.
Space Exploration
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Biochemists dip into the health benefits of olives and olive oil
The health benefits of olives— and associated natural products such as olive oil—have long been recognized and touted by proponents of the Mediterranean diet.
Biochemistry
Sep 12, 2017
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A one-of-a-kind star found to change over decades
Astronomers studying the unique binary star system AR Scorpii have discovered the brightness of the system has changed over the past decade. The new evidence lends support to an existing theory of how the unusual star emits ...
Astronomy
Sep 12, 2017
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She loves me, she loves me not: The analytics behind finding true love with online dating
Looking for love online? You are not alone. Nearly 50 percent of the American public knows someone who has used an online dating site and 5 percent of Americans who are married or in committed relationships today met their ...
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2017
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Researchers identify movement patterns of a parrotfish that rotationally harvests its favorite algae
Steephead parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) are picky eaters. In the central Pacific, however, they appear to have taken matters into their own hands—er, fins.
Ecology
Sep 12, 2017
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Apple unveils $999 iPhone X, loses 'home' button
"One more thing." With that phrase, Apple paid homage to its late co-founder Steve Jobs for the 10-year anniversary of the iPhone on Tuesday when it unveiled its latest—and, at $999, its most expensive—new version of ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 12, 2017
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Apple lays claim to smartphone future with new flagship iPhone X (Update)
Apple laid claim to the future of the smartphone Tuesday with a 10th anniversary iPhone X, touting the device as the next generation of mobile computing.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 12, 2017
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Google appeals $2.9 billion EU fine even as it plans fixes
Google is appealing a $2.9 billion fine imposed by European Union regulators.
Business
Sep 12, 2017
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The Latest: Analysts notes potential for iPhone X features
The Latest on the Apple event at its headquarters in California (all times local):
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