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Australia to become hotter, drier: climate report
AFP, Published on 14/03/2012
» Australia's climate is warming at an alarming rate and is set to become drier despite recent record floods, scientists said in a report that warns of increased drought and fiercer storms.
Fukushima faces increased quake risk - study
AFP, Published on 15/02/2012
» Japan's crippled nuclear plant at Fukushima needs to beef up safety measures to face the risk of a large earthquake, scientists said on Tuesday.
Search goes on for thousands of Japan's tsunami missing
AFP, Published on 30/01/2012
» Leaden winter skies lour on a coastguard boat as it cuts its way through the seas off Japan's tsunami-wrecked shores.
Swimming tragedy sparks hi-tech safety drive
AFP, Published on 20/07/2011
» The death of a competitor in an open water race has prompted swimming chiefs to introduce high-tech sonar equipment to keep athletes safe at the world championships in Shanghai.
British health tech startups seek US foothold
AFP, Published on 13/01/2011
» British entrepreneurs touting new technologies for concerns such as keeping tabs on addled elderly or trouble getting pregnant were courting Silicon Valley connections on Wednesday.