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How developing cities can improve their finances and attract investment
Shanties stand along the bank of Buriganga River in Hazaribagh, Dhaka District, Bangladesh while concrete buildings can be seen in the background. Image:...
Hurricane Irma: What we know now and where it's headed next
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As Hurricane Irma approaches the United States, many people will have to evacuate from their homes and flee to safety. There are some critical...
Influence of France and China in Pacific sets scene for top level talks
The addition of two French controlled territories, New Caledonia and French Polynesia, as permanent members is already a talking point given the forum has long been...
Jaguar Land Rover to make only electric or hybrid cars from 2020
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Carmaker follows Volvo in spelling an end for petrol or diesel-only cars, despite not making any electric vehicles at present
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Study quantifies potential for water reuse in permian basin oil production
Hydraulic fracturing has once again made the Permian Basin one of the richest oil fields in the world. But the improved reserves come with...
Pollen stays on bee bodies right where flowers need it for pollination
After grooming, bees still have pollen on body parts that match the position of flower pollen-sacs and stigmas, according to a new study.
Realistic projections of economic growth and carbon emissions
Between 2008 and 2015, the United States was able to reduce carbon emissions while enjoying limited economic growth. But in a recent commentary, John...
Water-based lithium-ion batteries without explosive risks now a reality
Researchers have developed for the first time a lithium-ion battery that uses a water-salt solution as its electrolyte and reaches the 4.0 volt mark...
Defects in next-generation solar cells can be healed with light
Researchers have shown that defects in the molecular structure of perovskites -- a material which could revolutionize the solar cell industry -- can be...
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