Mummification was commonplace in Bronze Age Britain
Ancient Britons may have intentionally mummified some of their dead during the Bronze Age, according to archaeologists at the University of Sheffield.
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New Jersey wants another year to settle oyster research flap
New Jersey wants another year to decide one of its most intractable environmental issues: whether to allow experimental oyster colonies in polluted areas to see if they can help clean the waterways.
Environment
Sep 30, 2015
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EPA sets limit for toxic pollutants released into waterways
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday imposed new standards for mercury, lead and other toxic pollutants that are discharged into the nation's rivers and streams from steam electric power plants.
Environment
Sep 30, 2015
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States competing for data centers extend $1.5B in tax breaks
The former limestone mine seemed perfect for a large computer data center. The air was cool. The rock walls provided a defense against natural disasters. And the tunnels bored into a Kansas City hillside had access to abundant ...
Business
Sep 30, 2015
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Theater ticket app TodayTix hits Silicon Valley stage
A last-minute theater ticket smartphone application that has been a hit on Broadway and London's West End is taking on the Silicon Valley crowd.
Business
Sep 30, 2015
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Radio frequency 'harvesting' tech unveiled in UK
An energy harvesting technology that its developers say will be able to turn ambient radio frequency waves into usable electricity to charge low power devices was unveiled in London on Wednesday.
Engineering
Sep 30, 2015
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Excavator: Ancient grave in Greece honored Alexander's pal (Update)
An opulent underground monument in northern Greece that caused a stir when excavated last year may have been a symbolic grave—but not the final resting place of—the closest friend and general of ancient warrior-king Alexander ...
Archaeology
Sep 30, 2015
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Volkswagen loses 'green car of the year' prizes
Volkswagen has lost its "Green Car of the Year" prize for two models that employed technology at the heart of German giant's pollution-cheating scandal, US prize organizers said Wednesday.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 30, 2015
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Apple Music makes China debut at low price
Apple on Wednesday began offering Apple Music and other digital content in China, putting a bargain price on the service in the high-priority market.
Business
Sep 30, 2015
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Rio becomes first Brazilian city to ban use of Uber
The city that hosts next year's Olympic Games has become the first in Brazil to ban the use of smartphone-based ride-hailing-applications like Uber.
Business
Sep 30, 2015
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