Three former executives at the operator of Fukushima's power plant start their trial Friday on the only criminal charges brought over the 2011 disaster, the worst nuclear accident in a generation.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 29, 2017
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Scientists pursue research through observation, experimentation and modeling. They strive for all of these pieces to fit together, but sometimes finding the unexpected is even more exciting.
Space Exploration
Jun 29, 2017
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There are no mechanics on Mars, so the next best thing for NASA's Curiosity rover is careful driving.
Space Exploration
Jun 29, 2017
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Photosynthesis is one of the most complicated and important processes—responsible for kick-starting Earth's food chain. While we have modeled its more-than-100 major steps, scientists are still discovering the purpose of ...
Biotechnology
Jun 29, 2017
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State spending cuts during economic downturns fall more heavily on children than the elderly, according to new research by experts at Rice University. Their findings are published in the National Tax Journal and analyze implications ...
Economics & Business
Jun 29, 2017
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By measuring the random jiggling motion of electrons in a resistor, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have contributed to accurate new measurements of the Boltzmann constant, a fundamental ...
General Physics
Jun 29, 2017
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Whether or not society shakes its addiction to oil and gasoline will depend on a number of profound environmental, geopolitical and societal factors.
Biotechnology
Jun 29, 2017
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An endangered Hawaiian monk seal has given birth on a Waikiki beach—the first such birth in at least several decades.
Ecology
Jun 29, 2017
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Why is Amazon spending nearly $14 billion for Whole Foods ? One reason: People who buy yoga mats and fitness trackers on Amazon might also like grapes, nuts and other healthy items at the organic grocery chain.
Business
Jun 29, 2017
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Austria's constitutional court on Thursday overturned a landmark ruling that had blocked Vienna airport's plans to build a third runway because of climate change worries.
Environment
Jun 29, 2017
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