The next robot you see may have more in common with climbing pea plants than people. Faith Lapidus explains how plants are inspiring a scientific team at Stanford University to …
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On Witness Stand, Accuser Calls Bill Cosby a ‘Serial Rapist’
The first accuser to testify at Bill Cosby’s retrial described the comedian as “a serial rapist” Wednesday, stunning the courtroom as she parried with his lawyers. In her second …
your ads here!Facebook CEO Says Regulation of Internet Sector ‘Inevitable’
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told lawmakers Wednesday the internet sector will need some form of regulation. After weathering heated questions from two Senate panels, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to …
your ads here!Solar Surge Threatens Hydro Future on Mekong
Thousands of megawatts of wind and solar energy contracts in the Mekong region of Southeast Asia have been signed, seriously challenging the financial viability of major hydropower projects on the …
your ads here!Zuckerberg Vows to Step Up Facebook Effort to Block Hate Speech in Myanmar
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday his company would step up efforts to block hate messages in Myanmar as he faced questioning by the U.S. Congress about electoral …
your ads here!Farmers Fret Over Trump’s Trade Tactics
The increasing trade tensions between the United States and China has rattled farmers in the American heartland, the place where many of the products on which China seeks to impose …
your ads here!DC Water Utility Goes Underground to Divert Raw Sewage
Dumping sewage into a local river is common practice in some of America’s older cities. With the benefits of modern engineering, cities like Washington D.C. will soon be able to …
your ads here!Zuckerberg Apologizes for Data Breach, Promises Change
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Capitol Hill for the first time Tuesday, answering lawmakers’ concerns about the social media giant’s failure to protect the private information of as many …
your ads here!IMF Chief Warns Global Trade In Danger Of "Being Torn Apart"
The head of the International Monetary Fund is warning that the global trading system is in danger of being “torn apart.” In a speech prepared for delivery in Hong Kong …
your ads here!IMF Chief Warns Global Trade in Danger
The head of the International Monetary Fund is warning that the global trading system is in danger of being “torn apart.” In a speech prepared for delivery in Hong …
your ads here!US Lawmakers Demand Changes at Facebook After Data Breaches
After weathering heated questions from two Senate panels, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg returns to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to face more questions from a House committee about the social media …
your ads here!Apple Adds Isaac Asimov Sci-fi Series to TV Development List
Isaac Asimov’s influential “Foundation” science fiction novels about the collapse and resurgence of a galactic empire are heading to Apple as a television drama series, a company spokeswoman said on …
your ads here!Experts Warn Prescription, Over-the-Counter Drugs Polluting World’s Rivers
The world’s rivers and fresh water systems are full of pollution from prescription and over-the-counter drugs and it is taking a toll on the environment and wildlife, experts say. Scientists …
your ads here!Number, Severity of Brain Injuries Raises Dementia Risk
A large study offers more evidence of a link between traumatic brain injuries and dementia later in life, with repeated injuries and severe ones posing the greatest danger. Researchers analyzed …
your ads here!US Federal Reserve Proposes New Capital Rules for Banks
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday proposed new rules that could allow some large banks to reduce the amount of capital they must hold as a cushion against a future economic …
your ads here!Russian Retailers Warned of Price Increase After Ruble Tumbles
Russian retailers warned of price increase after ruble tumbles European electronic and household goods manufacturers have warned Russian retailers of a possible 5 to 10 percent rise in prices after …
your ads here!US Lawmakers Demand Changes of Facebook’s CEO
U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday demanded better personal data protection at Facebook, whose CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, weathered heated questions from two Senate panels over data breaches affecting tens of millions of …
your ads here!Turkish Currency Hits Record Lows Over Fears of Overheating Economy
The Turkish lira Tuesday hit another historic low against the U.S. dollar amid growing financial market concerns that the Turkish economy is overheating. With elections on the horizon, the government …
your ads here!Gazprom Says Gas Transit via Ukraine to Europe May Fall to 10-15 bcm per Year
Future Russian gas transit flows through Ukraine to Europe may be between 10 and 15 billion cubic metres per year, Alexei Miller, head of Russian gas giant Gazprom, said on …
your ads here!Campaigners Call for Ban on Killer Robots
The group known as the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots says fully autonomous lethal weapons that can strike selected targets are no longer within the realm of science fiction. The …
your ads here!Congo’s Talented Artists Struggle for Recognition at Home, Abroad
The art scene in the Democratic Republic of Congo is vibrant and flourishing, but talented local artists still struggle for international recognition. VOA’s Anita Powell takes us to the studios …
your ads here!Zuckerberg Apologizes for Data Breach Before Congressional Testimony
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify publicly Tuesday before a group of U.S. senators after apologizing for the way his company handled data for millions of users. He …
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