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Japan may be 'momentarily' without nuclear power: ministerTokyo (AFP) April 15, 2012 Japan may go "momentarily" without nuclear power next month when the only one reactor still in operation shuts down for maintenance work, the country's industry minister warned Sunday. Yukio Edano made the comment as the government prepared to restart two offline nuclear reactors amid criticism from media and environmental groups sceptical over the safety of atomic power after the Fukushima accident. "The number of nuclear reactors operating across the country may go down to zero, perhaps moment ... read more |
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  Philippines says China boosts presence in shoal The Philippines alleged Saturday that China had again increased its presence around a disputed shoal and had harassed a Filipino civilian vessel, after the week-old standoff appeared to have eased. ... more | .. |
  At least 15 dead in two China mine floods At least 15 miners were killed in two mine floods in China over the weekend, as rescuers frantically pumped mining shafts in search of seven still missing in the accidents, state press said Sunday. ... more | .. |
 Slovenia shuts down nuclear plant for regular maintanance Slovenia started Saturday shutting down its only nuclear power plant for 40 days of regular maintenance after 18 months of production, the Krsko nuclear plant authorities said. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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  Treat Latin America as an equal: Brazil tells US Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, speaking on the sidelines of a weekend summit of Western hemisphere leaders here Saturday, urged her US counterpart Barack Obama to treat Latin America as an equal. ... more | .. |
 Patent wars plague Internet Age The Internet Age is becoming as known for patent litigation as it is for online innovation. ... more | .. |
  Estonian robots boost global online clothing market Fashion fans have one more reason to swap brick-and-mortar shops for online retailers: a company in tech-savvy Estonia has come up with a way to let you try on new clothes on your own computer. ... more | .. |
 Gulf Coast residents say BP Oil Spill changed their environmental views University of New Hampshire researchers have found that residents of Louisiana and Florida most acutely and directly affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster - the largest marine oil spill in U ... more |
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Underappreciated threat of nanoplastic pollution revealed in Atlantic Ocean study
Deadly China-Nepal flood caused by glacial lake: experts
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  SciTechTalk: Rude awakening for Mac owners The news this past week that some 600,000 Apple Mac computers had been infected with malware and hijacked into botnets signaled an "end of the innocence" for Mac owners who have long been told - and believed - their computers were safe from the hacks and attacks so common to Windows PCs. ... more | .. |
 Canvas the new 'safe-haven' for Hong Kong investors Unnerved by a febrile stock exchange and persistent rumblings of a potential dip in property prices, Hong Kong investors are seeking refuge in art and the lure of both financial and cultural rewards. ... more | .. |
  Policies, learning-by-doing played important role in reducing ethanol costs A new study from the University of Illinois concludes that learning-by-doing, stimulated by increased ethanol production, played an important role in inducing technological progress in the corn etha ... more | .. |
  Raytheon Seeks to Triple Gallium Nitride Capabilities Raytheon has been awarded an 18-month, $1.8 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop next-generation Gallium Nitride devices bonded to diamond substrates. ... more |
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 Robotic cats, a kitten mummy and a major UK vet gathering April 11th sees over 300 world-class veterinary speakers converging for the WSAVA/FECAVA/BSAVA* World Congress 2012 in Birmingham UK. The current issue of the new-look JFMS, timed to coincide with t ... more | .. |
 Buy coal? New analysis shows purchasing fossil fuel deposits best way to fight climate change Environmental policy has historically been driven by a demand-side mindset - attempting to limit consumption of precious fossil fuels through pollution permits, taxation, and multi-national climate ... more | .. |
 Real-life scientific tail of the first 'electrified snail' The world's first "electrified snail" has joined the menagerie of cockroaches, rats, rabbits and other animals previously implanted with biofuel cells that generate electricity - perhaps for future ... more | .. |
 Power without the cord Cell phones and flashlights operate by battery without trouble. Yet because of the limited lifespan, battery power is not a feasible option for many applications in the fi elds of medicine or test e ... more |
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Skimming the Sun, probe sheds light on space weather threats
Are Unlocked Phones Any Good? Unlocked vs. Locked Phone Benefits
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 Controlling the cut - Nottingham engineers top the leader board A high-tech, precision, water jet milling control system which could transform the manufacture of complex aerospace, optical and biomedical structures and devices is being developed by an internatio ... more | .. |
 Hybrid copper-gold nanoparticles convert CO2 Copper - the stuff of pennies and tea kettles - is also one of the few metals that can turn carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels with relatively little energy. When fashioned into an electrode and ... more | .. |
 US, Philippines hold war games amid China tensions Thousands of US soldiers will begin nearly two weeks of war games in the Philippines on Monday as the two nations look to strengthen their military alliance amid concerns over China's rising power. ... more | .. |
  Solar power company withdraws offering U.S. solar power company BrightSource Energy withdrew its initial public offering this week, saying tough market conditions prompted its decision. ... more |
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  Britain, Iceland discuss energy agreement British authorities say they are in talks that could see electricity generated in Iceland from the country's volcanoes and geysers powering British homes. ... more | .. |
 Hawaii plans biorefinery A biorefinery is planned for Hawaii to help wean the state off imported fuel. ... more | .. |
 France, Britain deny seeking subsidies for nuclear industry France, Britain, Poland and the Czech Republic rejected a report Friday that they want nuclear energy to receive subsidies similar to the ones enjoyed by renewable energies. ... more | .. |
  British engineering firm creates 1,000 wind farm jobs British engineer Offshore Group Newcastle announced on Friday that it would create up to 1,000 jobs after receiving a government grant to help build offshore wind farms. ... more |
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Ukraine 'shouldn't target' Moscow: Trump
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
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 Smartphones bridge US digital divide Smartphones are bridging a US digital divide as minorities tap into the Internet using mobile devices, according to a Pew study released on Friday. ... more | .. |
 Facebook buys startup aimed at loyal shoppers Facebook on Friday confirmed that it bought a San Francisco startup that helps merchants court shoppers with rewards for checking in with smartphones during visits. ... more | .. |
  China's Q1 growth slowest in nearly three years China said Friday its economy grew by 8.1 percent in the first three months of 2012, its slowest pace in nearly three years, but analysts forecast a pick-up in the second half of 2012. ... more | .. |
 Commodity prices mixed amid weak Chinese, US data Commodity prices diverged this week amid weak Chinese growth data, renewed eurozone debt worries, strong supplies of major raw materials and following poor US jobs figures. ... more |
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  Glitch prompts Internet name deadline extension The Internet domain name "revolution" was on hold Friday due to an apparent flaw that let some aspiring applicants peek at unauthorized information at the registration website. ... more | .. |
 Japan confirms 'safe' to restart two nuclear reactors Japan on Friday confirmed it was safe to restart two offline nuclear reactors in the wake of last year's earthquake and tsunami disaster as the country faces a summer of power shortages. ... more | .. |
 India to accept Pakistan FDI as ties warm India said Friday it would open up to direct foreign investment from Pakistan in a deepening of commercial ties that could help propel a peace process between the nuclear-armed rivals. ... more | .. |
  Renault set to build cars in China with Dongfeng: source French automaker Renault has signed a preliminary agreement to produce cars in China with domestic partner Dongfeng, a source close to the matter told AFP on Friday. ... more |
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