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  Evendale, Ohio (UPI) Feb 16, 2017 GE Aviation invested $4.3 billion in its expanding U.S. operations during the 2011 to 2016 period and another $1.1 billion internationally. The U.S. investments include $214 million to establish five new plants in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, Indiana and Alabama, the company said GE Aviation also has upgraded current U.S. operations. Facilities in North Carolina and New Hampshire were modernized and centers for emerging technologies were created. "GE Aviation is a global ... read more |
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Scientists find surprising harmony among cats and dogs in IndiaLarge cats and wild dogs don't typically get along. When possible, they keep their distance, operating in their own ecological niches. ... more  
US university's invite to Dalai Lama sparks uproarA California university's decision to have the Dalai Lama speak at this year's commencement ceremony has sparked uproar among Chinese students who see the choice as an affront. ... more  
Study rewrites the history of corn in corn countryA new study contradicts decades of thought, research and teaching on the history of corn cultivation in the American Bottom, a floodplain of the Mississippi River in Illinois. The study refutes the ... more  
Polluted Indian lake catches fireToxic smoke billowed Friday from a lake in India's technology capital Bangalore after the polluted water caught fire, with residents lamenting authorities' alleged inaction over the blighted environment. ... more |
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Google internet balloon plan snagged in Sri Lanka: ministerGoogle's venture to beam the internet to remote areas of the world via balloon has hit a legal snag in Sri Lanka that could see the project abandoned on the island, a minister said Thursday. ... more  
Thales, Bharat Dynamics ink STARStreak capability transfer dealThales Group and Indian state-owned contractor Bharat Dynamics have signed off on exploring the transfer of technology for the STARStreak missile capability. ... more  
India puts record 104 satellites into orbitIndia successfully put a record 104 satellites from a single rocket into orbit on Wednesday in the latest triumph for its famously frugal space agency. ... more  
GLONASS station in India to expedite 'space centric' warfare commandIn the event of an all-out war with Pakistan or China, signals from GLONASS and NAVIC will undoubtedly have multiplier impact and help India to target its whole suite of missiles on its rivals. Amid ... more  
ISISpace gets 101 CubeSats launched during recordbreaking PSLV launchEarly this morning, a launch vehicle of the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO has launched a total of 104 satellites into space. The PSLV-C37 launch carried the CartoSat-2 earth observation sa ... more 
Deaths from India air pollution rival China: studyIndia's air now rivals China's as the world's deadliest, according to a new study published Tuesday amid warnings that efforts to curb pollution from coal will not yield results any time soon. ... more |
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Eight killed in Indian Kashmir after gunbattleEight people were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir Sunday after a gunbattle broke out between suspected rebels and the Indian army, officials said. ... more 
Boeing contracted for Harpoon, SLAM-ER sparesBoeing received a $12.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce Harpoon and Stand-Off Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response missile spares. ... more 
India tests ballistic missile interceptorIndia has successfully intercepted an incoming ballistic missile in the exo-atmosphere as it develops a two-layered ballistic missile defense system. ... more 
IAI's Barak-8 test-fired at seaIsrael Aerospace Industries' Barak-8 surface-to-air missile was recently test-fired at sea to verify its capabilities. ... more |
   Russian Helicopters is in talks with the government of India for the potential sale of 200 helicopters to support various security roles.
Representatives for the state-owned defense enterprise say both parties are finalizing the terms of the contract. Under the current draft, 140 of the rotorcraft will be built in India. The remaining 60 will be supplied by the company's existing facili ... more NATO countries to join multinational aerial tanker initiativeIndia, Russia close in on chopper deal: report Czech Republic, Switzerland eye A400M lease from Germany |
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Roads are causing rapid evolutionary change in wild populations of plants and animals according to a Concepts and Questions paper published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. The paper is available now online in 'early view' ahead of being featured on the cover in the print edition on March 1. (A pdf of the paper is also available here).
Said to be the largest human artifact on t ... more Four-stroke engine cycle produces hydrogen from methane and captures CO2 NTU Singapore invents ultrafast camera for self-driving vehicles and drones Tesla takes on Gulf gas guzzlers |
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  Even with international praise for its renewable energy strategy, New Zealand's government said there is room for improvement.
An annual review of the New Zealand energy sector from the International Energy Agency described the country as a "success story" for its ability to advance on low-carbon options like hydro-electric power and geothermal energy, all without government subsidies. ... more EU parliament backs draft carbon trading reforms Taiwan lantern makers go green for festival of lights Republican ex-top diplomats propose a carbon tax |
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Because the sun doesn't always shine, solar utilities need a way to store extra charge for a rainy day. The same goes for wind power facilities, since the wind doesn't always blow. To take full advantage of renewable energy, electrical grids need large batteries that can store the power coming from wind and solar installations until it is needed. Some of the current technologies that are potenti ... more Looking for the next leap in rechargeable batteries Tiny nanoclusters could solve big problems for lithium-ion batteries New hydronium-ion battery presents opportunity for more sustainable energy storage |
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A new automated system detects cracks in the steel components of nuclear power plants and has been shown to be more accurate than other automated systems. "Periodic inspection of the components of nuclear power plants is important to avoid accidents and ensure safe operation," said Mohammad R. Jahanshahi, an assistant professor in Purdue University's Lyles School of Civil Engineering.
"How ... more China delays nuclear reactor start again Slovenian nuclear plant restarts after shutdown Russia's Rosatom Subsidiaries Produced 7,900 Tonnes of Uranium in 2016 |
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The Phoenix cluster is an enormous accumulation of about 1,000 galaxies, located 5.7 billion light years from Earth. At its center lies a massive galaxy, which appears to be spitting out stars at a rate of about 1,000 per year. Most other galaxies in the universe are far less productive, squeaking out just a few stars each year, and scientists have wondered what has fueled the Phoenix cluster's ... more Black-hole-powered jets forge fuel for star formation Changes of supermassive black hole in the center of NGC 2617 galaxy Molecular phenomenon discovered by advanced NMR facility |
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Chinese banks lent more money in January alone than the annual GDP of South Africa, as borrowers rushed to take advantage of government policies intended to stimulate the economy with easy credit.
But the free-for-all has had unintended consequences, creating a tottering tower of unsustainable debt, with Beijing now trying to tighten monetary policy and reduce access to credit without bringi ... more HSBC profits plunge as bank navigates political storms China outbound investment plunges under new curbs Trump trade strategy 'doomed to failure:' US trade expert |
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US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Sunday said he is compiling an assessment for President Donald Trump to weigh on Afghanistan, which remains mired in a brutal and seemingly intractable conflict.
The Afghan war is the longest in US history but Trump has scarcely given it a passing mention - either while campaigning or since entering the White House.
Mattis said his commander-in-chief h ... more Eight killed in knife attack in China's Xinjiang: govt Eight killed in Indian Kashmir after gunbattle UN voices concern over Afghan civilian deaths in Helmand |
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This week, astronauts are unloading more than 5,000 pounds of cargo and crew supplies from the Cygnus spacecraft to support dozens of science and research investigations. However, this shipment has special significance. This shipment arrived via an Antares rocket from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport's pad 0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility.
Rocket launches to the International Space ... moreOrbital cargo ship arrives at space station New Instrument on ISS to Study Ultra-Cold Quantum Gases Two Russians, one American blast off to ISS |
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Rising temperatures could accelerate climate change by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide stored in ponds and increasing the methane they release, new research shows. The scientists experimentally warmed an array of ponds over seven years by 4-5+ C and studied the impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and rates of metabolism.
Changes observed after the first year became "amplified" over a ... more Brazil's poorest region suffers worst drought in a century Climate study delivers dire warning on Alpine snow Gas hydrate breakdown unlikely to cause massive greenhouse gas release |
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  China's snap decision to halt North Korean coal imports - a key economic lifeline for Pyongyang - has a broader motive aimed at shaping Donald Trump's as yet undefined policy towards the North's rogue nuclear arms programme, experts say.
North Korea defied the world a week ago with a missile test and is suspected of orchestrating the stunning assassination a day later of supreme leader Kim ... more No major impact from China coal ban, says N.Korea official Iran in new military drills despite US warnings US pledges nuclear defence for Japan, S.Korea after N.Korea missile launch |
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Looking like living dress-up dolls, elaborately costumed children are paraded through an eastern China village as firecrackers roar, commemorating the end of barbaric child sacrifices hundreds of years ago.
It's an annual event in the village of Tufang in coastal Fujian province, where China's Hakka community is concentrated and marks its unique history with a range of colourful festivals. ... more Hong Kong police jailed over attack on democracy protester Struggle against evil sparks China ritual Ex-VP of China's top court jailed for life over graft |
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  Ugandan authorities have seized more than a tonne of ivory, chopped into small pieces and treated with a chemical intended to prevent it being detected, the national wildlife protection service said Monday.
The haul was made in a Kampala suburb on Saturday, before it could be loaded at Entebbe international airport and flown off to an unknown destination, the authorities said.
A Liberian ... more Civilians in the crossfire of Boko Haram and the military Fresh delay for Mali interim authorities amid protests DR Congo dubs video massacre fake, but admits "excesses" |
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  The United Arab Emirates has given the Harris Corporation a two-year contract to provide its military with an integrated battle management system.
The contract, issued under the UAE's Emirates Command & Control System Land Tactical System program, is worth $189 million.
"This Land Tactical System project represents a major milestone in the advancement of battlefield management an ... more U.S. Marines place $150M order for Target Sight Systems Orbital ATK reports new orders for Bushmaster guns Russia ready to export new T-90 tank variant |
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  The French Ministry of Defense has confirmed it has ordered the construction of a fourth Batiment multimission ship. French defense officials initially planned to operate three of the vessels, but decided in early 2015 to procure a fourth. The new ship is slated for delivery in 2018. The confirmation, announced in a statement released by the French Directorate of General Armamen ... more Brazil to retire its only aircraft carrier, Sao Paulo Electric Boat contracted for Virginia-class sub long-lead materials Not-so-rosy future for Rolls-Royce marine division |
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Russia's Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia hopes to be the first to offer space tourism around the Moon aboard the Soyuz spacecraft by 2021-2022.
First round-the-Moon flights should be possible for space tourists aboard the Soyuz spacecraft in 2021-2022, Vladimir Solntsev, the head of Russia's Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation (RSC) Energia, told Sputnik.
"We are speaki ... more Art and space enter a new dimension NASA selects proposals for first-ever Space Technology Research Institutes NASA saves energy and water with new modular supercomputing facility |
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