Strong, deep undersea quake shakes Fiji; no damage expected
A deep, undersea earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.2 has struck Fiji and small tsunami waves have been observed but no damage reported.
Environment
Aug 19, 2018
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French farm aims to grow new crop of farmers
They bandy about terms like "co-working" but instead of coding and developing algorithms in open space offices they work out in the open trying to tease tomatoes from the soil.
Environment
Aug 19, 2018
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Hammering of copper price a worrying signal for global growth
The plunge in the price of copper by more than 20 percent since the beginning of June has worried analysts who see it as a bad signal for the global economy.
Business
Aug 19, 2018
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First satellite to measure global winds set for launch
A satellite designed to measure Earth's global wind patterns is set to be hoisted into orbit Tuesday from the Arianespace launch site in French Guiana.
Space Exploration
Aug 19, 2018
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Sightings, satellites help track mysterious ocean giant
The sight of a basking shark's brooding silhouette gliding through the waters off western France is more than just a rare treat for sailors—it is a boon for scientists trying to trace its secretive migrations across the ...
Ecology
Aug 19, 2018
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China shows off automated doctors, teachers and combat stars
Robots that can diagnose diseases, play badminton and wow audiences with their musical skills are among the machines China hopes could revolutionise its economy, with visitors to a Beijing exhibition offered a glimpse of ...
Robotics
Aug 19, 2018
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