Mobile apps reshape urban taxi landscape
Before the smartphone, riders summoned a taxi by waving an arm or calling a dispatcher - but mobile apps are changing that, helping both drivers and passengers. ... more
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Avoiding virus dangers in 'domesticating' wild plants for biofuel use
In our ongoing quest for alternative energy sources, researchers are looking more to plants that grow in the wild for use in biofuels, plants such as switchgrass.
However, attempts to "domesti ... more
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The first animals on Earth may have been sea sponges, study suggests
Wildfire-induced thunderstorms recreated in Earth system models for first time
Fengyun satellite strengthens China global weather forecasting capacity
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Estonia plugs electric cars as power prices soar
It brought the world Skype, Europe its first capital with free public transport, and now Estonia is touting the globe's first fast-charging network for electric vehicles. ... more
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China's Geely to set up research centre in Sweden
Chinese automaker Geely, owner of Sweden's Volvo Cars, said it would set up a research and development centre in the Scandinavian country to capitalise on advanced European technology. ... more
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First F-35 Production Model Takes Flight
The first Lockheed Martin production model F-35C carrier variant, known as CF-6, flew its first sortie Thursday.
Upon delivery later this year, the jet will be assigned to US Navy Fighter Atta ... more
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Denmark closes airspace to civilian drones amid rise in sightings
Top diplomats of North Korea, China agree to oppose 'hegemonism'
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