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New coating could have big implications for lithium batteries
Scientists have developed a new cathode coating by using an oxidative chemical vapor deposition technique. The…
Immune system discovery could aid quest for stem cell therapies
Scientists have discovered how stem cells can develop resistance against viruses, a finding that could aid…
Huawei chairman says ready to sign 'no-spy' deal with UK
Chinese telecom giant Huawei is willing to sign a “no-spy” agreement with countries including Britain, the…
Walmart speeds up delivery in race with Amazon
Retail colossus Walmart on Tuesday began offering free next-day deliveries of online purchases, aiming to counter…
Mexico City declares air pollution alert
Mexico City declared an environmental alert Tuesday as a blanket of smog enveloped the sprawling urban…
Reading the dark heart of chromosomes
Although the genomes of thousands of plant and animal species have been sequenced, for most of…
Hunting responsible for mammal declines in half of intact tropical forests
Defaunation—the loss of species or decline of animal populations—is reaching even the most remote and pristine…
Construction industry 'not reporting full carbon impact'
The boss of Skanska tells 5 Live that companies only calculate carbon emissions. Click…
FAA deferred to Boeing on key 737 MAX assessments: source
The US Federal Aviation Administration did not independently evaluate the safety of a Boeing 737 MAX…