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PC demand surges but shipments fall 8% due to a supply chain hit by COVID-19: Canalys

Strict lockdown measures around the world has caused severe delays and logistical issues leading to worldwide PC shipments falling by 8%, technology market analyst firm Canalys said.




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India server market revenue hits $280.1 mn in Q3 2019

The overall server market in India witnessed a Year-over-Year (YoY) growth of a dismal 0.8 per cent in terms of revenue to reach $280.1 million in the third quarter (Q3) versus $277.8 million in Q3 of 2018, a new report by International Data Corporation (IDC) said on Wednesday.




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Oyster imports bring alien ‘hitchhikers’ and disease

The future of oyster farming in Europe is threatened by disease. However, a recent study highlights the risk of importing oysters to improve or replace lost stock, as this could accidentally bring further disease and invasive species.




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Chittagong ship recycling industry linked to carcinogenic air pollution

Dangerously high air pollution in the vicinity of shipbreaking yards has been detected by a recent study, where the concentrations of toxic chemicals in the air were found to be above carcinogenic risk limits (as set by the World Health Organisation). The research, carried out in Chittagong, Bangladesh, noted that shipbreaking activities and the subsequent processing and treatment of materials – particularly the burning of waste — result in emissions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).




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Sixth form students in Harrow can win a cash prize in Whitefriars art competition

Artists are being encouraged to put their finishing touches to their work, as the second Whitefriars Art Competition is closing next weekend.




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Oil Lenders Might Hit the Brakes on Bankruptcies

Some creditors of bankrupt energy drillers may want to freeze their court fights awhile.




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Whiting's Bankruptcy Cuts $2.3B of Debt

The Denver-based company agreed to give a 97 percent stake in the reorganized company to its noteholders.




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​NTU scientists develop sustainable way to extract chitin from prawn shells by fermenting it with fruit waste

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Oil Will Hit $100 in Around 18 Months

The oil price has been predicted to hit $100 per barrel in around 18 months.




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PTTEP, Partners Hit Oil Pay Offshore Mexico

Commercial potential of the new discovery will be assessed in the next phase.




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Boston Marathon bombing ‘memorabilia’ hits eBay

Sellers capitalizing on the tragedy are facing a flood of backlash on Twitter.




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Will Rick Perry's EPA bashing take him to the White House?

If the three-term Texas governor follows the same game plan as others in his party, he may be able to become the Tea Party's choice for president.




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Respected architect proposes bridge linking Scotland and Ireland (and no one laughs)

Following the repudiation of a proposed English Channel bridge, a less costly 'Celtic Connection' between Scotland and Northern Ireland gains traction.




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Teen birth rate hits new low

Early data suggest the U.S. teen birth rate hit a historic low in 2013, according to a new report from the CDC.



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The Gulf spill: Hitting bottom in our addiction to oil

The oil spill drives home the consequences of our addiction.




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Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs?

How healthy is that egg? Lots of factors are involved, but the color of the egg shell isn't one of them.




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Forget polar bears: Global warming will hit the tropics first

In the next decade, the tropics will suffer unprecedented climate change effects, long before the Arctic and its polar bears see big shifts.



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Cathedral architecture dazzles in vertical panoramas

"Vertical Churches" give viewers a head-turning look at some of the most beautiful architecture in the world.



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Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt: Electric cars hit the mean streets of New York

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are game-changing electric vehicles due on the market by the end of the year, and I just got a sneak peek.




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Why I started to eat white rice

I love brown rice, but we eat white rice now. Find out why.




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Nuclear fission scare hits wrecked Japan nuclear plant

The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant.




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How much radiation from Fukushima will hit the West Coast?

Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks.




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Lilliputian London home hits the market with a giant-sized price tag

In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower.




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Poop-powered airport shuttle bus hits the road in the U.K.

Powered by food scraps and sewage, Bio-Bus carries commuters and tourists between Bristol Airport and Bath.




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London's flamboyant Olympic tower to get white-knuckle new addition

If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide ....



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Architecture firm proposes retractable ice rinks for the River Thames

Could this be a Christmas miracle in London ... or the ultimate cold weather pipe dream?



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Wheat surpasses white in sliced bread sales

Whole wheat beats white bread sales for the first time.




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Daryl Hannah arrested during White House protest

Actress one of 100 people detained today while protesting the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline.



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Indigenous leaders join Keystone protesters at White House

Tribal leaders are among the thousands of protesters who are trying to keep the Obama administration from giving the green light to a new pipeline.




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Biden calls for clean energy while protesters picket White House

The vice president has strong words about energy policy, but it's the administration's actions that have most in the environmental world concerned.




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Rock on! 10 one-hit wonder songs

From 'My Sharona' to 'Tubthumping,' here's how to celebrate National One-Hit Wonder Day.



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9 kids singing hit tunes that are better than the originals

Prepare to be blown away by these pint-sized pop stars singing hit tunes by Adele and Beyonce. Their voices are bigger than they are!




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An ocean away: Seeing the Japan tsunami hit California

The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa



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Tsunami debris a hit with tourists

The 132-ton dock from Japan that washed ashore at Agate Beach last week is attracting crowds. State officials estimate that more than 11,000 tourists have trave



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Tohoku quake and tsunami: Marine ecosystems took a huge hit

The devastating earthquake that ravaged Japan in 2011 may have also wreaked havoc on vital fisheries.



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Trade law hits raw note for Gibson Guitars

When federal agents seized rare ebony and rosewood from famed guitar maker Gibson Guitars, it sparked a firestorm over illegal logging.



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Greenhouse gas emissions hit record levels in 2011

Carbon dioxide levels are now at 390.9 parts per million, well above what scientists consider the tipping point for the effects of climate change.



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Greenhouse gases hit record high in 2011

The concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a record high in 2011, the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported Tuesday,



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Earth's carbon dioxide levels to hit 400 ppm

This much CO2 hasn't filled the planet's atmosphere since the Pliocene Epoch 3 million years ago — long before modern humans existed.



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Bacteria hitchhike on methane bubbles, keep greenhouses gas in check

Seafloor-dwelling bacteria may prevent methane from reaching the atmosphere by eating it up.



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