Honeybees use a pattern of light in the sky invisible to humans to direct one another to a honey source, scientists have found. Researchers at the Vision Centre have demonstrated that even on days when the sun doesn't shine, bees can ...
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Samsung has drawn inspiration from Michelin-starred chefs and professional kitchens with the launch of a new range of appliances targeted at cooking aficionados and the 'prosumer' market. Unveiled at the brand's official press conference ...
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An October transportation conference in Yellowknife saw business, community and government folk converge to discuss ways in which Canada's northern transportation policy can be moved forward through the 21st century. Organized by the Van ...
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Exhibition marks first occasion in 2014 that Hasbro, Mattel, LEGO and Tomy will all be exhibiting under one roof in the UK. As the industry prepares for Toy Fair season, AIS is welcoming the new and returning exhibitors to its Independent ...
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December 2013 Australian New Car Sales Figures 1 Toyota 19,610 2 Holden 9,150 3 Mazda 8,526 4 Hyundai 7,747 5 Ford 6,872 ...
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Measles, traced to a man at a hip-hop dance competition in Sydney, spread across Australia and overseas, leaving tens of thousands exposed, officials say. Public health officials in Australia and New Zealand Health Authorities told the ...
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By Bruce Cochrane The chair of the Banff Pork Seminar Organizing Committee says this year's conference will focus on today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities. The 2014 edition of the Banff Pork Seminar is slated for January 21 to ...
Australian honey manufacturer Capilano Honey has launched a new range of flavour-infused honey, called Honeyfusions. Available in four flavour varieties, 'Honey and Maple Syrup', 'Honey and Vanilla', 'Honey and Lemon' and 'Honey and ...
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The Leekes Retail & Leisure Group has reported strong results for the year ending March 31st 2013. The group reported an annual turnover of £66m for its retail, leisure and property arms of the business, showing a year-on-year ...
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Stable population trends are a prerequisite for species' range expansion, according to new research led by scientists at the University of York. The climate in Britain has warmed over the last four decades, and many species, including ...
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Electronic tongues can become an ally of grape growers as they offer detailed information on the degree of grape maturity and this could improve competitiveness. The study has been carried out by researchers at the Universitat ...
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A U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker left Australia for Antarctica on Sunday to rescue more than 120 crew members aboard two icebreakers trapped in pack ice near the frozen continent's eastern edge, officials said. The 122-meter (399-foot) ...
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John Lewis publishes its five-week trading update, revealing that the retailer saw both bricks and clicks break records. For the five weeks to 28 December 2013, total sales were £734m, 7.2 per cent up compared with last year, 6.9 ...
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Dietary supplements may upset the balance in the body's cells and therefore cause more harm than good, according to new research from Norway. The study, which is being conducted by a research group at the Biotechnology Centre at the ...
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China’s Ministry of Commerce held a video conference to implement the plan jointly formulated by eight ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, for promoting the development of the silk industry. The ...
Tags: Silk Industry, Textile