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Scientist describes life on the ice in Greenland

Jul 24 2017

Glacial microbiologist Dr Joe Cook is in Greenland to examine the effect of algae on melting ice.

Advancing knowledge toward more efficient electronics

Jul 24 2017

A recent discovery of a new magnetic semimetal could eventually lead to more energy-efficient computers, televisions, radios and other electronics.

Report: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may step down

Jul 24 2017
  1. Report: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may step down  AOL
  2. Parents of Charlie Gard, Ill British Infant, Abandon Effort to Prolong His Life

    Jul 24 2017
    1. Parents of Charlie Gard, Ill British Infant, Abandon Effort to Prolong His Life  New York Times
    2. Construction of massive neutrino experiment kicks off a mile underground

      Jul 24 2017

      A new era in international particle physics research officially began July 21 with a unique groundbreaking held a mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota. Dignitaries, scientists and engineers from around the world marked the start of construction of a massive international experiment that could change our understanding of the universe. The Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) will house the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), which will be built and operated by roughly 1,000 scientists and engineers from 30 countries.

      Using money to buy time linked to increased happiness

      Jul 24 2017

      New research is challenging the age-old adage that money can't buy happiness. The study suggests that using money to buy free time -- such as paying to delegate household chores like cleaning and cooking -- is linked to greater life satisfaction.

      San Antonio driver says he didn't know immigrants were in truck

      Jul 24 2017
      1. San Antonio driver says he didn't know immigrants were in truck  CNN
      2. Why Do Humans Speak So Many Languages?

        Jul 24 2017

        Why Do Humans Speak So Many Languages?People don't speak one universal language, or even a handful. Instead, today our species collectively speaks over 7,000 distinct languages.