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China’s surface ozone pollution damaging rice yields, threatens global food security – study

KARAWANG, Indonesia (Reuters) -- A new study paints an alarming picture for the future of the rice industry. Researchers found…

Scientists launch campaign to restore Pluto to the planet club

Reuters -- A team of scientists seeking to restore Pluto to planet hood launched a campaign on Tuesday (March 21)…

SpaceX cargo craft released from space station to return to Earth

Reuters -- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft left the International Space Station on Sunday (March 19) to begin its journey back…

First fluorescent frog found in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- The first naturally fluorescent frog was discovered recently in Argentina -- almost by chance, a member…

Scientists spin artificial spider silk

(Reuters) -- A team of Swedish researchers from the University of Agricultural Sciences and the Karolinska Institute has discovered a…

Miniature lab begins science experiments in outer space

HERZLIYA, Israel (Reuters) -- Orbiting the earth at more than 500 kilometers (300 miles) per hour, a tiny satellite with…

Take a look! The digital age and the effects of digital devices on the brain

Today’s teens are digital natives--- a generation of children that has grown up with video games, computers, touch-screen tablets, mobile phones…

Common gene explains why some people’s brains age faster

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- A common gene variant has been discovered in about one-third of the population that may explain…

Twitter confirms hacking after pro-Turkey attacks

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Twitter confirmed Wednesday a major hacking attack which has seen a number of high-profile accounts defaced…

Chimney mounted anti-pollution device for Poles

GLIWICE, Poland (Reuters) -- Engineers from the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice are testing a cost-effective electrostatic precipitator for…

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