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Strategy for sustainable aquaculture, the world's fastest growing food sector
As the population grows, and the global standard of living improves, humanity's appetite for seafood is increasing. In 2020 seafood consumption reached an all-time high, with an average of 20kg...
Trump cracks down on federal use of foreign worker visas
Federal contractors will no longer be able to fire high-skilled American workers to hire cheaper outsourced labor through H-1B visas, according to an executive order issued Monday by President Donald...
Researchers collaborate on a strategy for sustainable aquaculture, the world's fastest growing food sector
As the population grows, and the global standard of living improves, humanity's appetite for seafood is increasing. In 2020 seafood consumption reached an all-time high, with an average of 20kg...
New research sheds light on bargaining and the 'daily deal market'
If you've ever taken advantage of a nice discount thanks to a promotion from Groupon or LivingSocial, you've tapped the power of the daily deal market yourself. You, the consumer,...
Trump gives Microsoft 45 days to land TikTok deal after threatening to ban Chinese-owned video app
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he does not mind if Microsoft Corp. buys the Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok, but any purchase by an American company would have to...
Column: As COVID-19 pandemic tightens grip on U.S., Trump ratchets up the cruelty
Recent rulings from the Trump administration double down on cruel policies related to the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S., Poland complete enhanced defense agreement
The United States and Poland completed negotiations of an enhanced defense cooperation agreement, the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw announced on Monday, which includes an increased U.S. troop presence and other...
Former President Barack Obama backs 118 Democrats in 'first wave' of endorsements
Former President Barack Obama released a first round of electoral endorsements on Monday, which include numerous candidates for federal office.
Quantum entanglement could give a slight advantage in blackjack
In some versions of the game blackjack, one way to win against the house is for players at the table to work as a team to keep track of and...
House Democrats subpoena 4 State Dept. witnesses over IG Steve Linick's firing
House Democrats on Monday issued subpoenas to four "key witnesses" for an investigation into President Donald Trump's firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick two months ago.
Israel's Iron Dome defense system to be built in U.S.
Raytheon Co. and Israeli company Rafael announced a joint venture on Monday to establish production of Israel's Iron Dome defense weapons system in the United States.
Washington state officials slam Navy's changes to military testing program that would harm more orcas
A Navy military testing program that appeared headed to routine approval has hit a wall of opposition from Washington's governor, attorney general and state agencies because of potential harm to...
Report: Even in more diverse districts, school segregation still exists
While K-12 schools across Massachusetts are looking at options for reopening this fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says public schools should also be looking at...
North Korea producing new video games, state media says
North Korea is developing new video games domestically to improve the leisure time of the population, state media says.
Google announces Pixel 4a Android phone's release
Google announced Monday the release of its new Pixel 4a Android phone, priced under $400, similar to Apple's iPhone SE.
Watch: Wisconsin Supreme Court justice sworn in during 100-mile run
A Wisconsin woman took a break from her 100-mile ultramarathon run at mile 35 to be sworn in as a justice of the state Supreme Court.
42 governors ask Trump for more COVID-19 funds for National Guard
A group of U.S. governors called on President Donald Trump Monday to extend funding for special deployments of National Guard forces to help with the federal response to the COVID-19...
LAUSD, teachers reach tentative deal for more predictable remote learning schedules for students
Students will have a more predictable learning schedule under an agreement between the teachers union and L.A. Unified over what teaching will look like while campuses are closed due to...
Mathematical modeling reveals how chitinase, a molecular monorail, obeys a one-way sign
A novel mathematical modeling method has been developed to estimate operation models of biomolecular motors from single-molecule imaging data of motion with the Bayesian inference framework. The operation mechanism of...
Lebanon's foreign minister resigns, says country could become 'failed state'
Lebanon's foreign minister Nassif Hitti blasted the country's leadership in a resignation letter made public Monday, criticizing it for a lack of vision and its relationship is Iran-back Hezbollah.
'Long Way Up': Ewan McGregor motorcycle series coming to Apple TV+ in September
"Long Way Up," a new series following Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they travel via motorcycle, will premiere Sept. 18 on Apple TV+.
Exploring the sustainability of the Indian sugar industry
Researchers analyzed the interconnected food, water and energy challenges that arise from the sugar industry in India - the second-largest producer of sugar worldwide - and how the political economy...
Work starts on restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral's grand organ
Restoration work on the 250-year-old grand organ at the fire-damaged Cathedral of Notre Dame began Monday in Paris with hopes of having it ready in time for the church's planned...
Can a quantum strategy help bring down the house?
In some versions of the game blackjack, one way to win against the house is for players at the table to work as a team to keep track of and covertly communicate...
'Everything is over the top': How O.C. hair salons work through the coronavirus
After securing a permit from the city, TravisVu the Salon on Warner Avenue opened again for business last week. Three chairs were set outside under the shade of a roof...
Watch: Man stacks 48 poker chips in 30 seconds for Guinness record
An Iowa man broke a Guinness World Record when he used one hand to stack 48 poker chips in 30 seconds.
Can a quantum strategy help bring down the house?
In some versions of the game blackjack, one way to win against the house is for players at the table to work as a team to keep track of and...
Virgin seeks to revive supersonic commercial flight—but faster
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic on Monday announced a partnership with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to build a supersonic commercial airplane that flies at three times the speed of sound.