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Old bone dates human hand evolution

The discovery of an ancient bone at a burial site in Kenya puts the origin of human hand dexterity more […]

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January 2014 is National Radon Month in the United States. National Radon Month aims to raise awareness of radon gas in homes

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and National Radon Month aims to educate […]

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"Salute to our Military" Video Holiday Card Program Receives Support from Reality Realty Virginia Heroes

Program Connects Service Members Worldwide with Their Families During the Holiday Season.

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New Philips Office Monitors Bring Wellbeing to the Workplace

According to a recent study by MMD, the right choice of IT equipment is essential for the health and wellbeing […]

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Scientists Find Tiny Exfoliating Beads In Great Lakes Fish Guts

National Public Radio: Tiny plastic beads used in some cosmetics and toothpaste are making their way into the bellies of […]

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US oil output to rise to near record level by 2016-EIA

Reuters: U.S. crude oil production, rejuvenated by the advent of “fracking” shale formations, will approach historic highs by 2019, the […]

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Optimus Launches Maelys, A Fully Automated Cloud Based Video Offering

Distributor creates a new market offering and changes the distribution game.

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Forests preservation: Pakistan upbeat about World Bank funding

Business Recorder: As Pakistan pleads its case at Geneva for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries […]

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UN forest programme reopens Panama, learns lessons

Reuters: A U.N. programme aimed at protecting Panama’s forests has been reopened after it was suspended earlier this year due […]

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Moon rover sends back first photos

The first robot to land on the Moon in nearly 40 years, China’s Jade Rabbit rover, begins sending back photos […]

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Jade Rabbit rover rolls on to Moon

China’s Jade Rabbit robot rover drives off its landing module and on to the Moon’s surface.

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Blind Cavefish Evidence of Expedited Evolution Triggered by Stress

Nature World: A tiny, eyeless fish found deep within Mexican caves may be on its way to becoming the next […]

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Storm packing heavy snow bears down on Midwest, Northeast

Reuters: The Midwest and East Coast braced for another round of wintry weather on Saturday as a massive storm spanning […]

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Savvy godwit up to climate challenge

The bar-tailed godwit, the bird world’s long-distance champion, is probably smart enough to cope with any ill winds blown up […]

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Announcing Localscope 4 – Experience Location Browsing Like Never Before

Localscope 4 is set to take exploring places to a whole new level with a revolutionary new interface that lets […]

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Astute Networks Closes 2013 as Year of Record Achievement as Demand for ViSX Flash Storage Appliance Grows Exponentially

Continued Innovation and Leadership Drives Strong Customer Adoption in Healthcare, Education, Government, and Manufacturing as Company Capitalizes on $3 Billion […]

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Prepare Now for Solar Savings

Get Your Home Ready for Solar Now to Save Money in 2014.

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Logo Contest Site 48hourslogo.com Launches Redesigned Website With New Elite Designer Option

To accompany their newly redesigned logo, 48hourslogo launches a new website design. Also included in the update is a new […]

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Arctic 30 told they cannot leave Russia

Guardian: The Russian authorities have told a group of Greenpeace activists and freelance journalists arrested after a protest against oil […]

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United Kingdom: Prince Charles tells business leaders that nature’s ‘bank’ is being depleted

Guardian: The Prince of Wales has warned that the world is fast consuming its grandchildren’s inheritance in the pursuit of […]

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Data to expose ‘sleeping ice giant’

Scientists have finally begun mapping one of the least explored regions of Antarctica – the Recovery Catchment.

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Comguard Unveiled Latest Wireless Innovations from EnGenius at GITEX 2013

EnGenius with Comguard showcased their wide portfolio of wireless solutions at GITEX Technology Week.

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A Run Cost Analysis Can Clearly Show if it’s Time to Replace an Existing Asset with a New Asset

In an AmeriQuest Transportation Services blog, financial services expert Patrick Gaskins explains how a Run Cost Analysis, when executed properly, […]

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GlobalLogic Joins the GENIVI Alliance

GlobalLogic announced today that it has become a member of the GENIVI Alliance, a non-profit industry alliance committed to driving […]

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Interactive Intelligence Adds Senior Staff to Enhance Cloud Communications Infrastructure, Service and Support

Three VPs fill new positions to bring significant industry experience to the Interactive Intelligence Communications as a Service offering.

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Jupiter moon spouts water into space

Giant plumes of water may be spouting from Jupiter’s icy moon Europa – one of the likeliest places to find […]

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UK plan to halve carbon emissions affordable, adviser says

Bloomberg: The U.K.’s ambition to cut carbon emissions by half is affordable and mustn’t be watered down, the government’s adviser […]

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Cave holds stunning tsunami clues

A cave on the northwestern coast of Sumatra holds a remarkable record of big tsunamis in the Indian Ocean stretching […]

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Enormous earthquakes ‘unrecorded’

The Earth could have been struck by many more huge earthquakes in its recent history than was previously thought, scientists […]

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Scientists Map Vast Reserves Freshwater Under The Seabed

National Public Radio: Scientists think there are vast reserves of fresh groundwater buried under the oceans – a potentially valuable […]

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