President Donald Trump talked tough on trade on the campaign trail, vowing to renegotiate a slew of major deals and to label China a currency manipulator on “Day One.” Now…
California Desert Super Bloom Attracts Tens of Thousands
Rain-fed wildflowers have been sprouting from California’s desert sands after lying dormant for years — producing a spectacular display that has drawn record crowds and traffic jams to tiny towns…
Уряд проаналізує запровадження абонплати за газ – Гройсман
Уряд планує проаналізувати процес розщеплення плати за газ та змоделює формулу, за якою формуються платіжки. Про це прем’єр-міністр України Володимир Гройсман заявив 31 березня на зустрічі з представниками регіональних засобів…
Research Bridges Spinal Cord Injury, Restores Some Movement
Researchers in a pilot clinical trial have made it possible for a paralyzed man to move his arm. As Bronwyn Benito reports, it is a critical step toward restoring mobility…
Cargo Vessels Evade Detection, Raising Fears of Huge Trafficking Operations
Hundreds of ships are switching off their tracking devices and taking unexplained routes, raising concern the trafficking of arms, migrants and drugs is going undetected. Ninety percent of the world’s…
White House Defends Plan to Eliminate Obama-era Internet Privacy Rules
The White House on Thursday defended a bill recently passed by Congress to repeal Obama-era internet privacy protections, saying the move was meant to create a fair playing field for…
Long Now Foundation Thinks 10,000 Years Ahead
In a cave in a mountain in western Texas, the Long Now Foundation is building a clock – a big clock, 150 meters tall. The clock will tick only once…
Qatar Airways to Offer Loaner Laptops in Wake of US Ban
Qatar Airways is offering loaner laptops to its business class passengers in the wake of a U.S. ban on them on flights from several countries. “As an award-winning and global…
The Long Now Thinks Very Far Ahead
In the U.S., people often measure “success” as fifteen minutes of fame, or a blockbuster financial quarter. This focus on short term results doesn’t always build the skills needed to…
Government: US Economic Growth Stronger Than First Thought
U.S. economic growth was a little stronger that first thought in the last few months of 2016. Thursday’s updated report from the Commerce Department says the economy grew at a…
«Ощадбанк» запровадив комісію за оплату комунальних послуг у касах
«Ощадбанк» запровадив комісію за оплату комунальних послуг у касах. «Комісія за комунальні платежі в касах банку залежить від наявності укладених договорів між постачальниками послуг та банком і може несуттєво відрізнятись залежно…
Migrant Fruit Pickers Win European Court Case Against Greece
A group of strawberry pickers from Bangladesh has won a case against Greece at Europe’s highest human rights court, after being shot at by employers for demanding unpaid wages. The…
Vote to Repeal US Broadband Privacy Rules Sparks Interest in VPNs
The vote by the U.S. Congress to repeal rules that limit how internet service providers can use customer data has generated renewed interest in an old internet technology: virtual private…
МВФ розгляне виділення Україні чергового траншу 3 квітня – представник фонду
Рада директорів Міжнародного валютного фонду планує розглянути виділення Україні наступного траншу за програмою розширеного фінансування 3 квітня. Про це повідомили в київському представництві фонду, інформують українські інформагенції. «Розгляд радою виконавчих…
Advanced Trash-to-Fuel Plant Goes Online in Israel
While President Trump’s latest executive order gives renewed life to power plants that burn coal, energy companies continue to seek and find alternative, less expensive and cleaner sources of fuel.…
Farmers’ Use of Groundwater for Irrigation Called Unsustainable
Farmers around the world are using an unsustainable amount of well water to irrigate their crops, which could lead to an uptick in food prices as that water runs low,…
PDVSA Manager Arrested in Venezuela Fuel Corruption Probe
Venezuela has arrested a senior manager of state oil company PDVSA on suspicion of “irregularities” in contracts to supply fuel to the domestic market, authorities said on Wednesday. The detention…
Study Finds Correlation Between Good Health, Economic Prospects
A study by U.S. economic experts and a major health insurance company says a healthy population is a key ingredient in a healthy and growing economy. Blue Cross and Moody’s…
Tackling Global Health Care: Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Imagine a vaccine vial with a temperature-sensitive label that changes colors when exposed to excessive heat. That’s the sort of technology that can make a huge difference for doctors working…
Silicon Valley Experts Help International Startups Struggling With Growth
When he was growing up in Hyderabad, India, Ravindra Sunku, 52, could see and smell the burning kerosene and wood his neighbors used to cook. It stuck in his memory…
МВФ не планує розгляд українського питання до 7 квітня
Міжнародний валютний фонд упродовж поточного і наступного тижнів не планує розгляд питання про виділення Україні наступного траншу за програмою розширеного фінансування. Це випливає з оприлюдненого на сайті організації графіка роботи…
US Vote to Repeal Broadband Privacy Rules Sparks Interest in VPNs
The vote by the U.S. Congress to repeal rules that limit how internet service providers can use customer data has generated renewed interest in an old internet technology: virtual private…
California, Washington Face Off Over Vehicle Fuel Standards
California and a dozen other states could be heading for a showdown with the federal government as the Trump administration reviews rules on fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions, rules President…
Lawmakers: Trump Team Wants More NAFTA Access for US Goods, Services
Trump administration trade officials want a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement to improve access for U.S. farm products, manufactured goods and services in Canada and Mexico, said lawmakers who…