Rare earth elements, the unusual spices of the industrial world.Peggy Greb/USDAStore cupboards usually contain the basics – canned tomatoes, soup, dry goods – but rarely the more exotic additions required in small amounts to make a dish sing. In the same way, a growing shortage of some of the rare elements needed for high-tech...
All smiles for Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.ReutersThe framework nuclear agreement that was announced earlier this month by Iran and the so-called P5+1 calls for a substantial rollback in the country’s nuclear program in return for a lifting of sanctions.
While no specific time table was mentioned, the preliminary agreement calls for...
Can you spot the crop?ShutterStock Thousands of plant species have adopted a “parasitic” mode of life, living off a host plant which supplies it with water and nutrients. Most of these remain harmless, but a few have evolved to become serious agricultural weeds that threaten food security in some of the world’s poorest regions.
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Robin Williams wanted to control use of his persona after his death. EPAAccording to the will of the late actor Robin Williams, no one can exploit his persona for 25 years after his death. This revelation has furthered the debate in the UK around the right of publicity, meaning the right not to have personal attributes such as your name, likeness,...
One of the most challenging aspects of planning a renovation project is estimating the amount of waste you'll generate. Choosing a skip bin that's too small means paying for additional bins or picku...
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Businesses in the food, pharmaceutical, and event industries often require reliable refrigeration to keep products fresh and safe. Cool room hire provides a flexible and cost-effective solution for ...
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Melbourne – 11 March 2025: Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, has been named the global winner of the Microsoft Advertising Part...
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