Sharks worth more in the ocean than on the menu
Sharks are worth more in the ocean than in a bowl of soup, according to researchers from the University of British Columbia.
Ecology
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Aldrin: 'After Earth' noisier than space really is (Update)
While astronaut Buzz Aldrin enjoys movies about space, he doesn't always think they get it right.
Space Exploration
May 30, 2013
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Big asteroid swinging by Earth has its own moon
Astronomers getting their first close-up glimpse of a giant asteroid about to whiz by Earth found a surprise bonus rock. A smaller moon asteroid is circling the larger space rock, an unusual but not unheard of space phenomenon.
Space Exploration
May 30, 2013
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Google to sell HTC One with unmodified Android
Google is adding the recently released HTC One to its lineup of smartphones running on an unmodified version of its latest Android software.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 30, 2013
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Carnegie Mellon tracking algorithm inspired by Harry Potter's Marauder's map (w/ video)
(Phys.org) —Researchers from Carnegie Mellon have developed a solution for finding people through computer analysis making use of facial recognition, color matching and location tracking. With homage to the fictional map ...
Leaders call on UN to set new zero poverty target
The leaders of Britain, Indonesia and Liberia on Thursday called on the United Nations to set a target of 2030 to eradicate extreme poverty, as the spearhead of new development goals.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2013
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Chile president gives nod to huge gold mine
Chile's visiting president said Thursday that Canadian firm Barrick Gold can resume operations at its massive gold mine in Chile as long as environmental rules are followed.
Environment
May 30, 2013
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EU to check US wheat for GM contamination
The European Commission said Thursday it has asked EU member states to check imports of wheat from the United States which may be tainted with a genetically modified strain made by US agrochemicals giant Monsanto.
Biotechnology
May 30, 2013
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Cheap leases offered to spur electric car sales (Update)
Auto companies are hoping lower lease prices can put a charge into sluggish electric car sales.
Energy & Green Tech
May 30, 2013
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US launches IP trade probe of Ukraine
The United States announced Thursday an investigation of alleged officially sanctioned intellectual property theft in Ukraine, a move which could result in trade retaliation by Washington.
Business
May 30, 2013
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