How Much Does Earth Cost?
Earth may be the most precious place we have, but it isn't priceless. We know because one scientist did the math.
1970-01-01 08:00
Explainer-Why has France banned sales of Apple's iPhone 12?
By Jennifer Rigby and Martin Coulter LONDON France's radiation watchdog has banned sales of Apple's iPhone 12 after
1970-01-01 08:00
How Trucks Use Runaway Ramps in Emergencies
When a truck’s brakes fail, a runaway ramp is sometimes the one thing preventing disaster.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Real Reason Water Polo Players Wear Those Caps
Spend a few minutes watching Olympic water polo, and you’ll realize the players' bonnets have holes in them. If they’re not keeping water out, what are they for?
1970-01-01 08:00
The Mesh Grating on Your Microwave Is Actually an Important Safety Feature
To block microwave radiation, all you need is a simple screen.
1970-01-01 08:00
EXPLAINER-What is in Huawei's new smartphone challenger to Apple?
By Yelin Mo and Brenda Goh BEIJING/SHANGHAI A new series of smartphones launched by China's Huawei Technologies has
1970-01-01 08:00
Explainer-Chevron Australia LNG workers start strike. What happens now?
By Emily Chow and Lewis Jackson SINGAPORE/SYDNEY Workers at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Australia, which
1970-01-01 08:00
An equal pay claim took down Britain's second-biggest city. Others are on the brink
Birmingham — the biggest British city after London — is in dire financial straits.
1970-01-01 08:00
Explainer-Why the US offshore wind industry is in the doldrums
By Scott DiSavino and Nerijus Adomaitis The value of Danish energy company Orsted, the world's largest offshore wind
1970-01-01 08:00
China's biggest homebuilder just dodged default. It faces a rocky road ahead
Chinese property giant Country Garden has twice narrowly avoided defaulting on its debt in a matter of days. But it's not home free.
1970-01-01 08:00
How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway?
It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.
1970-01-01 08:00
Country Garden: How bad are the Chinese property developer's debt problems?
By Xie Yu HONG KONG (Reuters) -China is grappling with a slowdown that has rattled global markets, with the spotlight
1970-01-01 08:00