Shipwrecks found during pipeline work
The Independent (UK) - 9 ore fa
Many of them are considered to be fully intact. They look very well-preserved,' Mr Norman said. Thousands of wrecks - from medieval ships to warships sunk during the world wars of the 20th century - have been found in the Baltic Sea, which doesn't have the ship worm that destroys wooden ... |
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China's first two women astronauts selected
CHINA daily - 9 ore fa
China selected its first batch of 14 astronauts in the middle 1990s. It has sent six astronauts into space since 2003, including astronaut Zhai Zhigang who carried out China's first outer space walk in September 2008. China plans to launch an unmanned space module in 2011, which is regarded as an ... |
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A Hippocratic oath for scientists
Guardian Unlimited (UK) - 9 ore fa
It is called the Pugwash Pledge, and can be found at ( www.spusa.org/pledge ). "I promise to work for a better world, where science and technology are used in socially responsible ways. I will not use my education for any purpose intended to harm human beings or the environment. Throughout my ...
They can't read, can't write, keep time or be tidy: Tesco director's verdict on school-leavers- Guardian Unlimited (UK) |
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David Miliband: Afghanistan must hold talks with the Taliban
Telegraph.co.uk (UK) - 9 ore fa
David Miliband will urge the Afghan president to renew efforts to talk to the Taliban today amid fears that lack of political will in Afghanistan is likely to prolong the conflict, a report said. . Related Articles Douglas Alexander backs Taliban talks in Afghanistan David Miliband says Taliban ... |
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Workshop on research supervision at PCCOE
Indianexpress.com (IN) - 11 ore fa
A one-day workshop sponsored by the University of Pune on 'Research supervision' was organised at the department of business administration in Pimpri-Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE ) for the teaching faculties of management and engineering institutes under UoP. Dr AM Fulambarkar ...
Varsity seeks cop security for exams- Indianexpress.com (IN) |
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Toyota to expand recall of Tundra pickups for rust
CHINA daily - 12 ore fa
It would broaden a recall announced in November that covered 110,000 trucks in 20 "cold weather" states and Washington. Lyons said dealers were notified of the expanded recall Tuesday but he did not immediately know how many additional trucks would be covered. He said Toyota would provide more ... |
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Tasmanian devil colony shows immunity to cancer
Houston Chronicle (USA) - 10 ore fa
It causes grotesque facial tumors that eventually prevent them from feeding and can affect their internal organs. Devil Facial Tumor Disease was discovered in 1996. Since then, the numbers of Tasmanian devils have plummeted by 70 percent. Last spring, Australia listed the devils as an endangered ...
Researchers back 'cancer-fighting' papaya- News.com.au (AU)
Researchers back cancer-fighting properties of papaya- News.com.au (AU) |
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Israeli Faith in Iran's Opposition Gains Favor
Wall Street Journal (USA) - 13 ore fa
Israeli officials have regularly suggested the country is ready to attack Iran to curb its nuclear program, which some Israelis view as a threat to the country's existence. After the rise of the Iranian protest movement following disputed elections in June, Israeli leaders toned down the rhetoric ... |
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Where Australia's sharks go to stay looking sharp
The Independent (UK) - 13 ore fa
The sharks and rays park themselves in reef "salons", where fish that would normally be their prey swarm all over them, removing dead and diseased tissue, mucus, scales and ectoparasites, according to a research team from Queensland's James Cook University. The larger creatures could be forgiven ... |
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Stimulus policy set to continue
CHINA daily - 12 ore fa
The global economic situation is too unpredictable at present to make such a move, Zhu said, echoing Premier Wen Jiabao's remarks at the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Friday. This year, we will continue to implement the economic stimulus package," he ...
Deputy raps SOEs' imparity on taxes and jobs- CHINA daily
Lt. General leaves door open for aircraft carriers- CHINA daily |
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