we Shareholder wealth: The largest creators, the biggest destroyers By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:18:33 -0500 Reuters’ blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. Full Article
we The man with the epidemiologist tattoo - a very Swedish tribute By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:15:35 -0400 It's not every day that the face of a chief epidemiologist is inked as a tattoo. But then it's not every country that has tackled the coronavirus pandemic like Sweden. Full Article artsNews
we 5G: Is the U.S. easing up on Huawei? By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:36:27 -0400 The U.S. Department of Commerce is close to signing off on a new rule that would allow U.S. companies to work with China’s Huawei Technologies on setting standards for next generation 5G networks, people familiar with the matter said. Full Article
we HARMAN introduces RCP, expands its Remote Patient Monitoring and Elderly Care offering powered by Intel By news.harman.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:43:00 GMT STAMFORD, CT – January 16, 2020 – HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced HARMAN RCP, a remote patient... Full Article
we We constantly eat microplastics. What does that mean for our health? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Tiny particles of plastic are in our food, water and even the air we breathe. We investigate the impact they have inside our bodies Full Article
we We're beginning to question the idea of species – including our own By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000 Are you a human, or a human-Neanderthal hybrid? The concept of the species, one of the most basic in biology, may not be as well-defined as we think Full Article
we Big bang retold: The weird twists in the story of the universe's birth By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000 It certainly wasn’t big, and probably didn’t bang – and the surprises in the conventional story of the universe's origins don’t end there Full Article
we Firms and governments use the internet to spy on us. Should we care? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000 Our increased reliance on the internet and smart tech means we are watched more than ever before. Is that something to fight – or is our concept of privacy just outdated? Full Article
we D’oh! Why human beings aren’t as intelligent as we think By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000 Human attempts to define intelligence are largely motivated by a desire to prove we have more of it – but a look at the world around us suggests a different story Full Article
we Extinction is a fact of life. Could we stop it – or even reverse it? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000 The fossil record tells us extinctions happen all the time. The question is what part we play – and whether we could ever bring back creatures like the dinosaurs Full Article
we Alien life could be weirder than our Earthling brains can ever imagine By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000 Our conceptions of alien life are based on a sample of one: Earth’s life. That means even our wildest imaginings are likely to be completely off beam Full Article
we Reindeer's real superpowers could help us beat depression and cancer By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0000 So what if Rudolph can’t really fly? He and the herd have some truly amazing evolutionary adaptations that could inspire new treatments for human diseases Full Article
we Octopuses were thought to be solitary until a social species turned up By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0000 The discovery of a species of octopus that lives in groups and mates face-to-face is changing our thinking about what cephalopods are capable of Full Article
we Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 18:00:00 +0000 The universe’s most common element could also be its most wondrous. Two different groups of researchers say they've made it - but can either claim withstand scrutiny? Full Article
we We tested the squatty potty to find the best toilet pose By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:00:00 +0000 Is toilet squatting really better than just sitting, or are the supposed benefits of a squatty potty just the fantasy of a rainbow-pooping unicorn? Full Article
we Antarctica's doomsday glacier is melting. Can we save it in time? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:00:00 +0000 A massive research effort is under way to understand Antarctica's Thwaites glacier before it is too late. If it collapses, it could trigger catastrophic sea level rise, putting London and New York at risk Full Article
we What is reality? Why we still don't understand the world's true nature By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:00:00 +0000 It’s the ultimate scientific quest – to understand everything that there is. But the closer we get, the further away it seems. Can we ever get to grips with the true nature of reality? Full Article
we The flawed experiment that destroyed the world's faith in psychiatry By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Fifty years ago, psychiatrist David Rosenhan went undercover in a psychiatric hospital to expose its dark side. But his shocking findings aren't what they seem, reveals Susannah Cahalan Full Article
we Spiders think with their webs, challenging our ideas of intelligence By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 With the help of their webs, spiders are capable of foresight, planning, learning and other smarts that indicate they may possess consciousness Full Article
we Your decision-making ability is a superpower physics can't explain By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000 In a universe that unthinkingly follows the rules, human agency is an anomaly. Can physics ever make sense of our power to change the physical world at will? Full Article
we The secret to killing cancer may lie in its deadly power to evolve By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 By closely tracking how cancer cells evolve in our bodies, we can identify their hidden weaknesses and find powerful new ways to treat tumours Full Article
we To make smartphones sustainable, we need to rethink thermodynamics By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 The data centres servicing our beloved digital devices gobble huge amounts of electricity. A new way to think about heat and energy could help us meet growing demand without burning through the world's resources Full Article
we How soon will we have a coronavirus vaccine? The race against covid-19 By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:00:52 +0000 The hope is that we will have a coronavirus vaccine in 12-18 months, but for that to happen we may have to rely on untested techniques - and that comes with its own risks. Full Article
we Wasps may benefit us as much as bees. Could we learn to love them? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 We love to hate wasps, but they pollinate flowers, kill off pests and their venom might even help us treat cancer Full Article
we Coronavirus treatment: What drugs could work and when can we get them? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 To fight the new coronavirus, researchers are investigating more than 60 drugs, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine and brand new ones. Here’s a breakdown of progress so far Full Article
we We may have spotted a parallel universe going backwards in time By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000 Strange particles observed by an experiment in Antarctica could be evidence of an alternative reality where everything is upside down Full Article
we Fever can help the immune system, so what should we do if we have one? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Fever is a pain, quite literally, but new evidence hints at its purpose. Here’s what you need to know Full Article
we Correlation or causation? Mathematics can finally give us an answer By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Are shark attacks and ice cream sales linked? Do drugs work? Being able to distinguish cause and effect is crucial. Now we have the maths to do it reliably Full Article
we UPDATE 3-Mexico to unveil economic restart next week after coronavirus lockdown By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:20:03 -0400 Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday he aims to present plans next week to reopen the economy, as key sectors like carmaking look to begin business again after over a month of quarantine measures to curb the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article companyNews
we We had to put a 'stop' to the economy to save lives: WH By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:45:19 -0400 White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany on Friday was asked about the U.S. economy that lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, and she responded saying it was 'decided' by the president to 'stop the economy' to save lives. Full Article
we Brazil refuge welcomes eagle hatchling By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:44:18 -0400 Brazil's Bela Vista Biological Refuge Veterinarian Pedro Enrrique Ferreira says the Harpy Eagle hatchling born on April 26 only weighs 150 grams now but could one day grow to weigh some 20 pounds. Full Article
we What can we expect from the new 'Twilight' book? By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 08:06:20 -0400 Author Stephenie Meyer thrilled fans of her best-selling "Twilight" novels by announcing she will release a prequel - but what can we expect from the new book? Full Article
we Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk founder and electronic music pioneer, dies at 73 By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:53:27 -0400 Florian Schneider, co-founder of pioneering German electronic band Kraftwerk, which influenced generations of pop and dance musicians with mesmerising tracks such as "Autobahn", has died of cancer aged 73, longtime bandmate Ralf Huetter said. Full Article peopleNews
we Photos of the week By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:07:13 -0400 Our top photos from the past week. Full Article RCOMUS_24
we Photos of the week By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:07:03 -0400 Our top photos from the past week. Full Article RCOMUS_24
we Photos of the week By www.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:38:52 -0400 Our top photos from the past week. Full Article RCOMUS_24
we Southwest flights delayed by online booking glitch By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:34:00 -0400 Frustrated Southwest Airlines customers have been forced to wait in long lines for a second day as the airline tries to solve a technical problem with its electronic booking system. In the meantime, passengers are being told to prepare for delays. Katharine Jackson reports. Full Article
we Beijing gym-goers welcome partial re-open By www.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:25:19 -0400 The grunts, groans and the sound of pulsing music and crashing weights has returned to some of Beijing's gyms after being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ciara Lee reports. Full Article
we Slower-moving hurricanes will cause more devastation as world warms By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:00:09 +0000 Climate models show that as the world warms, tropical cyclones will travel more slowly, dumping more rain in one place and making high-speed winds batter buildings for longer Full Article
we Fracking wells in the US are leaking loads of planet-warming methane By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:00:47 +0000 Satellites have revealed the fracking heartland of the US is leaking methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at a record-breaking rate. Full Article
we We may have found 19 more interstellar asteroids in our solar system By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:25:34 +0000 A bunch of asteroids near Jupiter and Neptune with orbits perpendicular to the plane of the solar system may have come here from a different star system Full Article
we Correlation or causation? Mathematics can finally give us an answer By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Are shark attacks and ice cream sales linked? Do drugs work? Being able to distinguish cause and effect is crucial. Now we have the maths to do it reliably Full Article
we We know the best spots to look for alien life – can we get to them? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Extraterrestrial oceans are an obvious place to search for alien life, but getting there and having a look won't be easy, says NASA's Kevin Hand in his book Alien Oceans Full Article
we We're still untangling Ramanujan's mathematics 100 years after he died By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Srinivisa Ramanujan’s ideas seemed to come from a parallel universe and mathematicians are still getting to grips with them today, say Ken Ono and Robert Schneider Full Article
we Weird magnetic threads in sun's corona seen for the first time By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 New images reveal threads of ultra-hot gas woven throughout the sun's corona, in the most detailed look at previously unseen parts of the atmosphere of our closest star Full Article
we Robots with 3D-printed muscles are powered by the spines of rats By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:00:54 +0000 Robots made of 3D-printed muscle and rat spines could help us understand conditions like motor neurone disease and the technique may eventually be used to build prosthetic devices Full Article
we Why it’ll still be a long time before we get a coronavirus vaccine By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Trials of experimental coronavirus vaccines are already under way, but it’s still likely to be years before one is ready and vaccination may not even be possible Full Article
we Robot with pincers can detect and remove weeds without harming crops By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:07:03 +0000 A robot that uses artificial intelligence to find and remove weeds could eventually be used as an alternative to chemical insecticides Full Article
we We must act quickly to avoid a pandemic-related mental health crisis By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 We are already seeing the pandemic's effects on mental health, and we need to act urgently to avoid a full-blown crisis, says Sam Howells Full Article
we I help people who are addicted to the internet wean themselves off By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:00:36 +0000 Can you really be addicted to your smartphone? Daria Kuss has shown that it is only a problem for a small number of people - and she knows how to help Full Article