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Crew from missing US cargo ship assumed dead

The search has been called off for the missing crew of an American cargo ship that sank off the Bahamas last week after sailing into the path of

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Slaves to our smartphones? New study details digital amnesia

Over reliance on smartphones and tablets is eroding our ability to remember, that’s the conclusion of a new study into digital amnesia. As more and

World News

How many hours do you have to work to buy an iPhone?

Londoners would have to work twice as long as people in Zurich to afford an iPhone, a new study has shown. In its prices and earnings review

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Robot archaeologists: taking the risks out of underwater fieldwork

Underwater archaeology is an exciting, but sometimes risky field of studies. To eliminate those risks a European research project, ARROWS, is working

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Do you know: are there still treasures under the sea?

South Africa

Homo Naledi: A new human-like species discovered in South Africa

Experts have discovered Homo Naledi, a new human-like species. The remains of 15 skeletons have been found secreted deep in a cave system in South

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Hidden dimensions: 3D scanner reveals the inner secrets of artworks

It has long been known that, below the surface, works of art often contain important information about how they were created. However, revealing

France

Alzheimer's: cautious reaction to claims new drug could slow progression

There has been a cautious welcome to news of a drug that appears to slow the pace of Alzheimer’s Disease. Data suggests the drug – Solanezumab – can

Europe News

Juncker's plan to boost EU investment

The European Commission has finalised an investment plan aimed at kick-starting economic investment across the European Union. Wednesday’s (July 22)

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In touch with food: could chemicals used in packaging be harmful?

Most of the food we buy is packed in plastic, metal or other fabricated materials. That makes it easy to store and transport, but how can we be sure

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Do you know: is plastic packaging bad for your health?

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Getting rail freight back on track in Europe

Transportation costs affect the price of any goods we buy, so reducing them could help our pockets. Road transportation is becoming more efficient

Cuba

Cuba: Castro meets cheesemakers in rare public appearance

Revolutionary icon Fidel Castro has made his first public appearance in three months – choosing the most unlikely of venues. Once renowned for his

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Movers, not shakers: cable-driven robots may lift European heavy industry

At a research facility near Montpellier in southern France, a mock-up of a heavy airplane wing is carefully manouevred across a test centre by

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Do you know: what's a cable robot?

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Is seafood still safe to eat?

Fisheries are an excellent source of fresh and tasty fish that won’t harm marine resources. But can we be sure that these fish are safe to eat?” In

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Do you know: do fish feel global warming?

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Helping farms produce more crops with less water

Is it possible – in agriculture – to produce more with less water? That’s the aim of a European research project taking place in Bologna, Italy

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Do you know: can crops grow without water?