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Breaking down the global nuclear policy conundrum

Breaking down the global nuclear policy conundrum

In light of the latest set of nuclear maneuverings of Iran and Brazil and new proposed sanctions, it is worthwhile revisiting the confusion of global nuclear policy. Who can be and can’t be granted self-governance over nuclear development plans seems to be based on whim. It reads like a Marx B

05.18.2010 | Americas, Asia, Editorials, Europe, Middle East, Rest of the World |

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Shark tag sends SMS to alert swimmers

Shark tag sends SMS to alert swimmers

In a case of where cutting edge telecommunications and need intersect, Australian scientists have tagged 70 sharks with a device that sends an SMS message to authorities. It sends an alert when the dangerous creatures approach a beach and potentially create a threat to humans. It may finally pro

01.2.2010 | Asia, Rest of the World |

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The King of Tonga bids adieu

The King of Tonga bids adieu

The Kingdom of Tonga is a beautiful place. It is also somewhat unique in the region. It is the only sovereign monarchy among the island nations of the Pacific Ocean, has the distinction of being the only island nation in the region to have avoided formal colonization. Tonga has been ruled by some fo

11.16.2009 | Rest of the World |

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