Ecologists predict impact of climate change on vulnerable species
If it seems like you're pulling more bass than trout out of Ontario's lakes this summer, you probably are.
Ecology
Jul 14, 2015
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Fingerprint scanner tested on foreigners leaving Atlanta
Federal authorities are testing a mobile device to scan fingerprints from a sample of foreign air travelers as they depart from the United States through Atlanta's airport.
Other
Jul 14, 2015
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Melon genome study reveals recent impacts of breeding
The first comprehensive genome analyses of 7 melon varieties was completed by a research team led by Josep Casacuberta, Jordi Garcia-Mas and Sebastian Ramos-Onsins, providing breeders new knowledge important for understanding ...
Biotechnology
Jul 14, 2015
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Pluto up close: Spacecraft apparently makes successful flyby
In a day of both jubilation and tension, scientists anxiously waited Tuesday for NASA's New Horizons spacecraft to send word across 3 billion miles and confirm it got humanity's first up-close look at Pluto.
Space Exploration
Jul 14, 2015
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Match Group picks up dating website PlentyOfFish
The US company that operates Tinder and OkCupid said Tuesday that it is buying Canada-based dating website PlentyOfFish for $575 million in cash.
Business
Jul 14, 2015
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Continued destruction of Earth's plant life places humans in jeopardy
Unless humans slow the destruction of Earth's declining supply of plant life, civilization like it is now may become completely unsustainable, according to a paper published recently by University of Georgia researchers in ...
Ecology
Jul 14, 2015
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Research sheds light on Amazon vs. Wal-Mart competition
After Amazon announced plans last week for a day of online retail discounts July 15 comparable to Black Friday, Wal-Mart is launching a rival sale online the same day. Who will win the e-commerce battle? Winning is a matter ...
Economics & Business
Jul 14, 2015
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Authors urge US antitrust probe of Amazon
Authors and booksellers are urging US antitrust officials to investigate whether online retail titan Amazon is abusing its considerable power to the detriment of readers, following a similar move in Europe.
Business
Jul 14, 2015
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'Smart capsule' is potential new drug-delivery vehicle
A new "smart capsule" under development could deliver medications directly to the large intestines to target certain medical conditions.
Engineering
Jul 14, 2015
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Twitter can be better news tool, co-founder says
Twitter has the potential to vastly improve as a tool for real-time news and information, according to co-founder and current board member Evan Williams.
Internet
Jul 14, 2015
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