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From Powerpoint to Potatoes: Why is Bill Gates buying so much land? FEATURE
The billionaire’s latest acquisition has made people wonder why rich investors are so interested in gathering large tracts
Jul 21, 2022 14:13
‘Opposite’ of Vantablack? Scientists create WHITEST paint ever, which reflects 95.5% of light & keeps buildings cool
Engineers have created a paint capable of reflecting 95.5 percent of sunlight back into space, while keeping a building cooler than the ambient temperature, which might one day dramatically reduce the need for air conditioning.
Oct 23, 2020 19:15
$10bn enough? US giant drug distributors bargain in opioid epidemic settlement
Three major drug distributors have proposed paying $10 billion to settle claims that they played a role in fuelling the US’ opioid epidemic by downplaying risks and flooding the market with pills – but plaintiffs want much more.
Aug 6, 2019 21:18
‘Money can’t buy happiness’ debunked by income study
In news that will come as no surprise to cash-strapped individuals the world over, researchers have revealed that there is an optimal amount of money a person needs to be happy. Spoiler: it’s a lot.
Feb 14, 2018 10:24
Canadian beekeepers’ sting: Pesticide giants sued for $450mn over bee deaths
Canadian honey producers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Bayer and Syngenta to recover losses dating as far back as 2006, claiming that neonicotinoids they produce and sell are killing bees and cause massive material damage.
Sep 4, 2014 15:41
Overmedicated Americans go violent
The good old days of robbing banks and liquor stores are going the way of the dinosaur as the new crime catching across America is knocking-over drugstores from coast to coast.
Jul 1, 2011 20:33
Obama commits to eliminating nuclear weapons
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has said that eliminating nuclear weapons is central to his vision of U.S. nuclear policy.
Jul 16, 2008 20:34