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Radiation fears slow Japan tsunami clear-upTokyo (AFP) Jan 27, 2012 Giant piles of debris from Japan's earthquake and tsunami scar the country's once picturesque northeast coast - and the clear-up is hamstrung by fears the rubbish may be contaminated by radiation. Decades-worth of waste was left behind when the waters receded in March last year after claiming more than 19,000 lives. The survivors are desperate to rebuild, but must first get rid of more than 22 million tonnes of rubbish - far too much for the disaster-struck region to deal with alone. But d ... read more |
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  Flood survivors rebuild in Philippine danger zones Less than six weeks after killer floods swept away their slum homes along a Philippine river, Lydia Abulanda and her neighbours are rebuilding despite warnings disaster could strike again. ... more | .. |
  Pros and cons of U.K. climate change eyed Climate change in the coming century poses both risks and opportunities for Britain, a first comprehensive government assessment says. ... more | .. |
  Iraq water crisis could stir ethnic clash Iraq is facing worsening water shortages caused by the failure of successive postwar governments to ensure supplies and extensive dam-building in neighboring states that could trigger sectarian conflict. ... more | .. |
 Seven killed in Indonesian storms: official PNG ex-commander says seized control of military Pollution sparks panic water buying in China Hong Kongers plan ad to insult mainland 'locusts' Tibetans in restive area fiercely independent: experts US ex-diplomat pulls no punches on Japan 'Rules' may govern genome evolution in young plant species |
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  Barclays tops roll of shame at Davos Barclays was accused of driving millions of people into poverty by speculating on food prices as campaigners at Davos conferred their annual Public Eye shame award on the British bank on Friday. ... more | .. |
  Troubled Global AIDS fund shifts focus ten years on Set up to roll back diseases that kill some four million people each year, the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria is shifting focus under new leadership even as it struggles to shake off corruption charges and keep its coffers full. ... more | .. |
  Five dead in southeast Europe snowstorms Four people died in Romania and one in Bulgaria as snowstorms hit parts of southeastern Europe, government and media sources said Friday. ... more | .. |
  Drone discovers 'river of blood' in Texas A drone enthusiast testing out his airborne camera discovered a river of blood behind a Texas meatpacking plant, prompting outrage and investigations by local authorities. ... more |
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 Spain cuts subsidies for clean energy 'We care about every worker': Apple CEO Mexican electricity output tied to growth Davos doubts center on EU, world economy Puerto Rico's pipeline plans on track? Backer: EU energy proposal has safeguards Venezuela ditching World Bank arbitration Rio summit must yield new model: Brazil minister Twitter faces censorship charges, blackout call Total says Iran tensions won't have big oil price impact Stanford aero-engineers debut open-source fluid dynamics design application Wind and Solar Farms Tackle the Vicissitudes of Weather Dominion and Lockheed Martin Announce Grid Side Energy Efficiency Solution White roofs to make for cooler Melbourne buildings | .. |
  Arabia saw first humans out of Africa European researchers say genetic studies suggest the first humans leaving the Horn of African to the rest of the world first settled in Arabia. ... more | .. |
  Lebanon activists fight to curb animal trafficking, abuse Lebanon's animal rights activists are fighting to bring to national attention what they say are rampant trafficking and abuse, problems that are far from priorities in a country plagued with turbulence. ... more | .. |
  Protesters offer to return PM's shoe Australian indigenous leaders promised more protests after a clash between demonstrators and police in which the prime minister was hustled to safety but lost a shoe. ... more | .. |
 N.Z. quake bill to approach $25 bn: central bank The total cost of the Christchurch earthquakes is set to reach about NZ$30 billion ($24.5 billion), much higher than previous estimates, New Zealand's central bank chief said Friday. ... more |
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 Five Japan committees keep no disaster records Five government teams dealing with Japan's tsunami and nuclear catastrophes kept no detailed records, an official said Friday, adding to a growing picture of chaos in Tokyo's disaster response. ... more | .. |
  Another Tibetan shot dead by China police: rights groups Chinese police shot dead another Tibetan protester in the restive Sichuan province, rights groups said Friday, bringing to at least three the number killed in deadly clashes this week. ... more | .. |
  New AU headquarters marks strong China-Africa ties Towering above the Ethiopian capital, cloaked in urban smog, the new Chinese-built African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa is a bold symbol of China's rapidly changing role in Africa. ... more | .. |
 The Mighty Mesh Of Biofilms New research at Harvard explains how bacterial biofilms expand to form slimy mats on teeth, pipes, surgical instruments, and crops. Through experiment and mathematical analysis, researchers have sho ... more |
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 US to send floating commando base to Mideast Sanctions take their toll on ordinary Iranians Protest against greater US role in Philippines Progress seen in moves towards Afghan peace talks US military reaches further into Asia Emirates 'has security links with Israel' Iran: New negotiations on way? Thales Australia and Steyr to work closer US seeks greater military ties with China US concerned about fate of Uighurs in China Rockets hit Pakistan academy near bin Laden home US says French pullout from Afghanistan coordinated US officials set N. Korea talks in Moscow, Seoul Suicide car bomb outside Baghdad hospital kills 31 | .. |
  Winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx dressed for flight Since its discovery 150 years ago, scientists have puzzled over whether the winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx represents the missing link in birds' evolution to powered flight. Much of the debate has fo ... more | .. |
 The Evolution of Division of Labour Division of labour is not only a defining feature of human societies but is also omnipresent among the building blocks of biological organisms and is considered a major theme of evolution. The ... more | .. |
 Carbon dioxide is driving fish crazy Rising human carbon dioxide emissions may be affecting the brains and central nervous system of sea fishes with serious consequences for their survival, an international scientific team has found. ... more | .. |
  Restored wetlands rarely equal condition of original wetlands Wetland restoration is a billion-dollar-a-year industry in the United States that aims to create ecosystems similar to those that disappeared over the past century. But a new analysis of restoration ... more |
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 NOAA satellites aid in the rescue of 207 people in 2011 In 2011, NOAA satellites were critical in the rescues of 207 people from life-threatening situations throughout the United States and its surrounding waters. The satellites picked up distress signal ... more | .. |
 Improving crops from the roots up Research involving scientists at The University of Nottingham has taken us a step closer to breeding hardier crops that can better adapt to different environmental conditions and fight off attack fr ... more | .. |
 Grafted watermelon plants take in more pesticides The widely used farm practice of grafting watermelon and other melon plants onto squash or pumpkin rootstocks results in larger amounts of certain pesticides in the melon fruit, scientists are repor ... more | .. |
 Researchers Discover Method to Unravel Malaria's Genetic Secrets The parasite that causes malaria is a genetic outlier, which has prevented scientists from discovering the functions of most of its genes. Researchers at National Jewish Health and Yale University S ... more |
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 Russian cargo vessel arrives at space station Russian launch of Dutch satellite delayed Romney sees launchers fueled by private enterprise Bus-sized asteroid shaves by Earth First US chief technology officer stepping down Moon looms bright over Republican debate Rocket Man: Gingrich peddles space dreams in Florida JPL begins widespread adoption of Maplesoft technology Classifying Solar Eruptions ESA Director General praises UK space innovation Lockheed Martin-Built GPS Satellites Reach 150 Years of Combined On Orbit Service NASA's NuSTAR Ships to Vandenberg for March 14 Launch Robot competition in zero-gravity MT Aerospace wins contract for operation and maintenance of launch facilities' mechanical systems | .. |
 Injecting sulfate particles into stratosphere won't fully offset climate change As the reality and the impact of climate warming have become clearer in the last decade, researchers have looked for possible engineering solutions - such as removing carbon dioxide from the atmosph ... more | .. |
 $1.6 million fine for cutting down trees A Florida couple was fined $1.6 million for cutting down mangrove trees on their property without proper state and city permits. ... more | .. |
 Graphic details emerge of Tibetan unrest in China A Tibetan-inhabited region of China appeared to be under lockdown Thursday after it was rocked by deadly clashes, as exile groups gave grisly details of how the unrest unfolded. ... more | .. |
 S.African parliament tackles rhino poaching crisis From legalising trade in rhino horns to an outright ban on hunting the animals, South Africa's parliament Thursday wrestled with sometimes conflicting ideas on how to curb a devastating surge in poaching. ... more |
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 Haiti should brace for more devastating quakes: study The 2010 earthquake that devastated southern Haiti may have opened a new era of seismic activity and residents should brace for more massive temblors, said a US study on Thursday. ... more | .. |
 One dead as heavy snow hits southeast Europe A heavy winter snowstorm pummelled parts of southeastern Europe on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead, snarling road and air traffic and leaving thousands without power. ... more | .. |
 Doctors Without Borders slams lack of AIDS care in DR Congo Eighty-five percent of HIV-positive people in Democratic Republic of Congo have no access to AIDS treatment, while international funding has been cut, according to Doctors Without Borders. ... more | .. |
 No chance for climate deal unless firms join push: UN The world has no chance of sealing an emissions cut deal unless companies lobby their governments for an accord, the UN climate chief told the global business elite in Davos on Thursday. ... more |
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