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Climate talks open in Bonn to tackle emissions targets

The conference in Germany begins with the process of drawing up amendments to the Kyoto Protocol for adoption during a different UN climate conference. [...]

Kodak had a ‘secret’ nuclear reactor

Despite its mundane use and clean safety record, the reactor contained 3.5 pounds of highly enriched uranium. [...]

Bus-sized asteroid zips by Earth

Researchers keep an eye on the 8,900 near-Earth asteroids that could pose a risk to Earth. [...]

Historic SpaceX launch on schedule for liftoff

The test flight of the unmanned Dragon capsule is designed to assess the spacecraft’s ability to carry cargo to the orbiting outpost. [...]

By land or by sea: New prefab firm offers game-changing delivery system

Founded by two prefab industry vets, Connect:Homes aims to shake things up with affordable, green modular homes that can be delivered virtually anywhere. Just don’t call them shipping container homes. [...]

Taiwan Buddhist animal rites ‘killing millions’ annually

Tens of millions of animals, mostly fish and birds, are dying annually because of ‘mercy releases’ by Buddhists trying to improve their karma. [...]

Sponsor-a-shuttle: Museums offer tiles, stars for space shuttle display funds

The Enterprise and Endeavour both have temporary displays, but their museums need help to make plans for permanent homes a reality. [...]

Celebrity endorsements tricky for politicians

A new study shows that both celebrities and politicians may not derive much benefit from endorsements and political involvement. [...]

Home solar: Not just for home picklers and baby dolphin lovers

In a new ad campaign, solar leasing company SunRun makes it clear that pleasing Gaia is great and all, but the main reason you should consider investing in residential solar? Pleasing your checking account. [...]

Photos: Newly hatched Cygnets usher in start of summer

The baby swans signal the start of the new season at the Abbotsbury Swannery, which is the only publicly accessible colony of nesting mute swans in the world. [...]