Archive: 06/10/2006
Unilever sheds HR dept., not all its jobs
The outsourcing world is agog with rumors that Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer products multinational, may shed a major portion of its global human-resources department as a result of the HR outsourcing deal it struck ...
Jun 10, 2006 |
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Scientists develop high-resolution touch nano-sensor
U.S. scientists reportedly have created a revolutionary sensor that can "feel" the texture on objects with a sensitivity equal to that of a human fingertip.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jun 10, 2006 |
3.9 / 5 (32) |
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Proposal launched for a cleaner 2025
A diverse group of activists, politicians and businesses is proposing the United States get 25 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025.
Jun 10, 2006 |
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Parts of kings' table found at Westminster
Sections of a medieval kings' table that was smashed by Oliver Cromwell to celebrate the end of the monarchy, have been found at the Palace of Westminster.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 10, 2006 |
3.3 / 5 (12) |
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Today's teens choose less risky behaviors
A new study shows that U.S. teens today are less likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes or have sex than teens 15 years ago.
Jun 10, 2006 |
2.7 / 5 (3) |
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Large meteorite hits northern Norway
A large meteorite struck in northern Norway this week, landing with an impact an astronomer compared to the atomic bomb used at Hiroshima.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 10, 2006 |
4.6 / 5 (79) |
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Science panel calls for greater openness
An independent advisory panel finds that inconsistent communication policy among U.S. government departments threatens the quality of scientific research.
Jun 10, 2006 |
5 / 5 (3) |
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Researchers find gene linked to asthma
Danish scientists say they have found a gene with a direct link to asthma.
Jun 10, 2006 |
3.3 / 5 (9) |
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