For the first time in the world, scientists have explored the magnetic field in the upper solar atmosphere by observing the polarization of ultraviolet light from the Sun. They accomplished this by analyzing data taken by ...
Space Exploration
May 17, 2017
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International air travelers might soon rediscover magazines, paperbacks and playing cards.
Other
May 17, 2017
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Scientists examining the deaths of female desert tortoises in Southern California said it appears the animals died while exhausting their water and energy to lay eggs during California's historic drought.
Ecology
May 17, 2017
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Google announced a lot of new bells and whistles Wednesday—several of which, it turns out, are already offered by rivals such as Amazon, Apple and Facebook.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 17, 2017
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Google announced Wednesday it was bringing its digital assistant to Apple iPhones as part of its effort to win the battle with tech rivals on artificial intelligence.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 17, 2017
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Research published this week in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences solves a mystery that has long shrouded our understanding of white oaks: where did they come from? The approximately 125 white oak species ...
Plants & Animals
May 17, 2017
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Ford is getting leaner as it faces an onslaught of challenges, from slowing U.S. sales to high-tech challengers to its own disgruntled shareholders.
Business
May 17, 2017
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Talks on a proposed U.S. ban on laptops and tablets in flights from Europe ended Wednesday with no ban—and a promise of more talks and better intelligence sharing.
Other
May 17, 2017
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Syrian refugees in Jordan's remote desert were connected to solar power on Wednesday, making their community the world's first refugee camp to be powered by renewable energy.
Energy & Green Tech
May 17, 2017
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A warmer, wetter climate is helping push dozens of Eastern U.S. trees to the north and, surprisingly, west, a new study finds.
Environment
May 17, 2017
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