What does it mean to be human? According to scientists the key lies, ultimately, in the billions of lines of genetic code that comprise the human genome. The problem, however, has been deciphering that code. But now, researchers ...
Biotechnology
Nov 10, 2013
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Banning the practice of throwing unmarketable or over-quota fish back into the sea is just one of the measures needed to deliver sustainable fisheries according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Ecology
Nov 10, 2013
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Wildlife officials have removed an arrow from a young deer's head and released the animal back into the New Jersey woods.
Ecology
Nov 10, 2013
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Three astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a 166-day mission, bringing the Olympic torch back from the International Space Station after a historic space walk.
Space Exploration
Nov 10, 2013
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India's bid to become the first Asian nation to reach Mars sets a new benchmark for frugal interplanetary travel and puts it in a perfect position to grab more of the $300-billion global space market, experts say.
Space Exploration
Nov 10, 2013
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A slowdown in global warming that climate sceptics cite in favour of their cause was partly induced by one of the world's most successful environment treaties, a study said on Sunday.
Environment
Nov 10, 2013
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Air pollution has forced Iranian authorities to close elementary schools and kindergartens in Tehran province for three days from Sunday, the state broadcaster said.
Environment
Nov 10, 2013
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The next generation of gaming is nearly here, but what about the generation after that one?
Software
Nov 10, 2013
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Italian officials assured residents Sunday the risk of debris from a defunct satellite falling on Italy overnight was now nil, scrubbing an earlier warning of "minimal" danger.
Space Exploration
Nov 10, 2013
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Hundreds of sea turtles are washing up dead on the beaches of Central America and scientists don't know why.
Ecology
Nov 10, 2013
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