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May 27, 2015

Extremophile bacteria could improve nuclear waste cleanups
Manchester, England (UPI) May 26, 2015
Over the last year, researchers at the University of Manchester have been testing what they call extremophile bacteria, radiation-resistant microorganisms that clean nuclear waste. Now, scientists say their most recent tests suggest the bacteria is even more effective than originally thought. "This could provide a new, and very useful extra layer of protection when we are trying to dispose of nuclear waste," lead researcher Jonathan Lloyd, a professor at the University of Manchester, sai ... read more

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Fukushima operator wins Qatar utility contract The operator of the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has jointly won a large power and water infrastructure contract in the desert state of Qatar, it said Monday. ... more		Apple design star Jony Ive rises to higher role The designer behind Apple's world-changing devices is rising to a new role that frees him to put his creative vision to work across the breadth of the company. ... more		Iran denies military role in Iraqi oil fight An Iranian deputy foreign minister denied allegations that Iranian forces were fighting in Iraq to regain control over the Beiji oil refinery. ... more
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China, Latin America have profitable but unequal ties Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang heads home from a Latin American tour Tuesday with a briefcase full of deals that bolster a relationship profitable for the region's slowing economies but still highly unequal. ... more		Report: South Sudan's fate hinges on oil The political unity holding South Sudan together may hinge on battles over oil-producing regions along the country's northern border, an analyst said. ... more		How fishes of the deep sea have evolved into different shapes Carbon-rich waters are becoming even more acidic as atmospheric CO2 levels rise Halter Virtual Fencing revolutionizes cattle management across US		Sunrun and Westfield launch interactive solar shopping experience Sunrun has announced a partnership with the Westfield Corporation to bring interactive stations to malls in New York and California. Beginning this week, Westfield malls will unveil stations that ed ... more
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