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As garbage mountains rise, Indonesian capital faces waste crisis
December 13, 2015
As garbage mountains rise, Indonesian capital faces waste crisis
Sifting through a mountain of garbage with her bare hands, a thick cloth wrapped around her face to keep out…
Optimism good for your heart, but gratitude, not so much
December 13, 2015
Optimism good for your heart, but gratitude, not so much
After surviving a heart attack or severe blockage of blood flow to the heart, optimistic people are more likely to…
Going Dutch to help conquer the rising seas
December 13, 2015
Going Dutch to help conquer the rising seas
Had nature been left to take its course much of the Netherlands would be a muddy swamp and the tiny…
A la carte action on climate change: analysis
December 13, 2015
A la carte action on climate change: analysis
At the end of bargaining, when the last bracketed differences in diplomatic language were [resolved] [dropped] [glossed over], the global…
World seals historic deal in Paris to stop global warming
December 12, 2015
World seals historic deal in Paris to stop global warming
To rousing cheers and tears of relief, envoys from 195 nations approved Saturday an accord to stop global warming, offering…
Highlights of the proposed UN climate accord
December 12, 2015
Highlights of the proposed UN climate accord
Envoys from 195 nations zeroed in Saturday on a historic climate rescue pact after host France released a final draft…
A 24-hour battery case now available for iPhone 6 and 6S
December 12, 2015
A 24-hour battery case now available for iPhone 6 and 6S
For owners of the iPhone 6 and 6S, your battery worries may be over with Apple's very own Smart Battery…
Negative beliefs about aging could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease
December 12, 2015
Negative beliefs about aging could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease
New research suggests that a more positive outlook on aging could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Facebook’s hottest topics of 2015
December 12, 2015
Facebook’s hottest topics of 2015
Facebook has revealed its 2015 Year in Review, looking back at the people and stories that generated conversation on the…
Eating fruit and potatoes could reduce stomach cancer risk
December 11, 2015
Eating fruit and potatoes could reduce stomach cancer risk
A Chinese study has highlighted the anti-cancer benefits of a diet high in fruit and vegetables. For stomach cancer in…