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Airline technology supplier says outage has been fixed
Travel-technology provider Sabre says the problem that prevented some airline travelers from checking in for flights…
NASA: Budget boost 'good start' to put astronauts on moon
NASA’s chief says the Trump administration’s proposed $1.6 billion budget boost is a “good start” for…
Newly identified bacteria-killing protein needs vitamin A to work
People who have inadequate vitamin A in their diets are more susceptible to skin infection, yet…
Rice blast fungus study sheds new light on virulence mechanisms of plant pathogenic fungi
Rice blast fungus (Magnaporthe oryzae) is a global food security threat due to its destruction of…
Complete removal of tumor reduces risk of recurrence of cancer in dogs
The relative risk of a recurrence of cancer is reduced by 60% in dogs whose tumors…
New coating could have big implications for lithium batteries
Building a better lithium-ion battery involves addressing a myriad of factors simultaneously, from keeping the battery’s…
Electrode's 'hot edges' convert CO2 gas into fuels and chemicals
A team of scientists has created a bowl-shaped electrode with ‘hot edges’ which can efficiently convert…
Women's leadership potential for top jobs overlooked in favor of men
The potential of women for leadership roles is being overlooked, while men benefit from the perception…
NASA finds tropical cyclone Ann over the great barrier reef
Australia’s world-famous Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea, east of Queensland and on…