The Calabash Nebula, pictured here — which has the technical name OH 231.8+04.2 — is a spectacular example of the death of a low-mass star … Hubble Captures Brilliant Star Death in “Rotten Egg” NebulaRead more
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Posted inChemical / Coral / News
Hawaii seeks to ban ‘reef-unfriendly’ sunscreen
Legislators in Hawaii are trying to ban the sale of sunscreens that contain two UV-filtering chemicals, after studies suggested that they harm coral reefs. On … Hawaii seeks to ban ‘reef-unfriendly’ sunscreenRead more
Posted inArctic / News / Pollution
Black carbon sources in the Russian Arctic
According to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 35% of black carbon in the Russian Arctic originates … Black carbon sources in the Russian ArcticRead more
Posted inDisease / News
Deadly new wheat disease threatens Europe’s crops
An infection that struck wheat crops in Sicily last year is a new and unusually devastating strain of fungus, researchers say — and its spores … Deadly new wheat disease threatens Europe’s cropsRead more
Posted inHindutva / India / Insurance / News / Privatization
Centre to divest Rs. 11,000 cr. stake in PSU insurers
The government plans to divest Rs. 11,000 crore worth of stake in PSU general insurance companies to meet the steep disinvestment target of Rs. 72,500 … Centre to divest Rs. 11,000 cr. stake in PSU insurersRead more
Posted inHindutva / India / Military / News / Privatization
Reliance Defence bags Rs 916 cr contract from Defence Ministry
Reliance Defence and Engineering Ltd (RDEL) has signed Rs. 916 crore contract with the Defence Ministry for design and construction of 14 fast patrol vessels … Reliance Defence bags Rs 916 cr contract from Defence MinistryRead more
Posted inEurope / News / Politics
Romanian Official Resigns After Mass Protests
In Romania, the minister of business, trade and entrepreneurship Florin Jianu has resigned, after more than a quarter of a million people poured into the … Romanian Official Resigns After Mass ProtestsRead more
Posted inGovernment / News / USA Empire
Trump Fires Acting Attorney General After She Defies Muslim Ban Order
President Donald Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates on Monday night, just hours after she announced the Justice Department would not defend Trump’s executive … Trump Fires Acting Attorney General After She Defies Muslim Ban OrderRead more
Posted inLatin America / News / Privatization / Protest / Water
Protesters Win Repeal of Water Privatization in Mexico
A privatizing water law in the Mexican state of Baja California was repealed Tuesday following mass demonstrations against further privatization. The state’s Governor Francisco Vega … Protesters Win Repeal of Water Privatization in MexicoRead more
Posted inCorruption / Google / News / Tax
Google To Pay EUR280m In Back Taxes To Italy
Google has agreed to pay up to EUR280m (USD296m) to settle corporate income tax said to be due to the Italian Revenue Agency, according to … Google To Pay EUR280m In Back Taxes To ItalyRead more