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Hunter-gatherers, Westerners use same amount of energy, contrary to theoryLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 30, 2012 Modern lifestyles are generally quite different from those of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, a fact that some claim as the cause of the current rise in global obesity, but new results published in the open access journal PLoS ONE find that there is no difference between the energy expenditure of modern hunter-gatherers and Westerners, casting doubt on this theory. The research team behind the study, led by Herman Pontzer of Hunter College in New York City, along with David Raichlen of the Universi ... read more |
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  Photovoltaics from any semiconductor A technology that would enable low-cost, high efficiency solar cells to be made from virtually any semiconductor material has been developed by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s ... more | .. |
  Switching the state of matter Sixty years after the transistor began a technological revolution that transformed nearly every aspect of our daily lives, a new transistor brings innovations that may help to do so again. Developed ... more | .. |
  Entropy can lead to order, paving the route to nanostructures Researchers trying to herd tiny particles into useful ordered formations have found an unlikely ally: entropy, a tendency generally described as "disorder." Computer simulations by University of Mic ... 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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 NIST measurement advance could speed innovation in solar devices A new versatile measurement system devised by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) accurately and quickly measures the electric power output of solar energy devic ... more | .. |
 World's smallest semiconductor laser created by University of Texas scientists Physicists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with colleagues in Taiwan and China, have developed the world's smallest semiconductor laser, a breakthrough for emerging photonic t ... more | .. |
  Anti-nuclear protesters surround Japan parliament Thousands of demonstrators holding aloft candles and lights formed a human chain around Japan's parliament on Sunday in a new protest against nuclear power after last year's Fukushima atomic crisis. ... more | .. |
 A new era in modern analytical chemistry with Nano-FTIR Researchers from the nanoscience research center NanoGUNE (San Sebastian, Spain), the university of Munich (LMU, Germany) and Neaspec GmbH (Martinsried, Germany) present a new instrumental developme ... more |
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  US regulators claim insider trading in Nexen deal US regulators have secured a court order to freeze assets of traders accused of seeking more than $13 million through illegal trades ahead of China-based CNOOC's public bid for Canadian oil firm Nexen Inc. ... more | .. |
  Driven by China sales, luxury goods buck economic slowdown Fuelled by surging demand in China, luxury goods makers are bucking the global economic slowdown and reaping huge profits on sales of high-end handbags, expensive jewellery and posh perfumes. ... more | .. |
 China's advantages counteract rising pay: analysts Rapid wage increases are threatening China's competitiveness, but improved productivity and other advantages mean it will continue to attract investors, analysts say. ... more | .. |
 BHP warns of spending cuts as China cools Mining giant BHP Billiton warned Saturday that it needed to reduce its cost base and slash non-essential spending as China cooled faster than expected, "significantly" impacting profitability. ... more |
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 Pipeline grid to bypass Hormuz vulnerable The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have developed a pipeline network across the Arabian Peninsula to bypass the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key oil artery that Iran threatens to close. But this could still be vulnerable to sabotage. ... more | .. |
  EU, ratings agencies inch toward war path EU officials and the world's top credit-ratings agencies are edging toward a bitter confrontation as the European Union explores ways of curtailing the power the top three U.S. companies are seen to hold over global financial assessment. ... more | .. |
 Maine to be first for tidal energy The United States' first commercial tidal energy project is expected to deliver electricity in September to consumers in Maine. ... more | .. |
  Facebook hammered as earnings fuel doubts Facebook shares took a beating Friday after uninspiring earnings in the first results since the much-hyped public offering of the world's biggest social network. ... more |
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PLD Space selected as leading contender for ESA sovereign launch initiative
UK thermal satellite firm wins ESA contract to deliver real time climate and security insights
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 Author of US fracking study had gas industry ties: watchdog A university study that claimed fracking for gas deep beneath the Earth's surface did not cause water contamination was led by a US professor with financial ties to the gas industry, a watchdog group said Friday. ... more | .. |
 Beijing denies solar panel dumping amid EU row Beijing on Friday denied accusations of solar panel dumping, saying it hoped Chinese and EU manufacturers could negotiate an end to a dispute that threatens a trade war. ... more | .. |
  Google seeks to close book in author copyright case Google asked a US court Friday to put an end to a long-running lawsuit over the Internet giant's massive book-scanning project, saying the effort is "not a substitute" for books themselves. ... more | .. |
 Samsung extends smartphone lead over Apple Samsung extended its lead in the worldwide mobile phone market in the second quarter of 2012, as the South Korean giant doubled US rival Apple in the smartphone market, a new survey showed. ... more |
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 Apple, Samsung set for blockbuster US patent trial Apple and Samsung are set to square off in a California court Monday in what is seen as the biggest patent US trial in recent memory. ... more | .. |
Outside View: The 28th Amendment? The U.S. government's accumulating debt is unsustainable. This we know. Correcting our current course to restore balance and economic growth will require fundamental fiscal reform - another uncontested point. But a fact that's often missing debate over sustainable fiscal reform at the national level is evidence that it's even possible under the current framework. ... more | .. |
China appoints officers to South China Sea garrison China has appointed military officers at a newly-established garrison in the South China Sea, state media reported Friday, the country's latest step to bolster claims to disputed islands in the area. ... more | .. |
  Hackers could haunt global air traffic control: researcher Air traffic control software used around the world could be exploited by hackers to unleash squadrons of ghost planes to befuddle those entrusted to keep the skies safe, a security researcher said Thursday. ... more |
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BlackSky expands Gen-3 access to bolster Ukraine-focused intelligence operations
Maxar secures $205 million in multi-year deals to boost space capabilities across MEA
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Chevron damages bill in Ecuador rises to $19 bn Chevron has been ordered to pay more than $19 billion in environmental damages, $1 billion more than originally decided, after an Ecuadoran court adjusted the amount on appeal, a source said Thursday. ... more | .. |
South China Sea: a decades-long source of tension Rival claims to the South China Sea have for decades been a source of tension in the region. Below are key facts on the sea and the competing claims: ... more | .. |
 Chinese and EU solar makers at war over dumping A host of EU solar makers haved called on the European Commission to probe alleged dumping practices by its Chinese rivals, as Beijing warned an investigation could trigger a trade war. ... more | .. |
Japan's Fujitsu says posts 16% fall in Q1 profit Japanese high-tech giant Fujitsu on Friday said its first quarter net loss widened and cut its sales forecast for the fiscal year as it was hit by weaker demand and a strong yen. ... more |
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 Facebook shares hit new low on growth worries Facebook shares on Thursday sank to a new low after the world's leading social network reported a loss of $157 million in its first earnings after its public offering. ... more | .. |
 Scientists create artificial mother of pearl Mimicking the way mother of pearl is created in nature, scientists have for the first time synthesised the strong, iridescent coating found on the inside of some molluscs. The research was published ... more | .. |
 Clemson researchers transform machine to make runways safer Clemson researchers redesigned and modified a mobile drill press to retrofit a section of a runway that halts overrun aircraft, ultimately minimizing aircraft damage and passenger injury. The proces ... more | .. |
  U.S, Australian navies focus on new fuels The Australian navy has signed an agreement with the U.S. Navy to explore the increased use of environmentally friendly fuels such as blended biofuels. ... more |
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