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The Future Is Now: Scientists Claim Fuel-Free Spacecrafts Now Possible

A group of scientists from Nankai University in Tianjin, China discovered the special capability of graphene, which are atom thick sheets of carbon considered as miracle material. They claim that it can be used to run spacecraft through fuel-free light-powered propulsion system.

Jun 02, 2015 11:24 PM EDT

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CIA Director John Brennan Claims Battle Versus ISIS is a Long Fight

CIA Director John Brennan claims that the battle against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is going to be a long fight. He also claimed that while the US forces are coordinating with Iranian forces, they are not necessarily considered US allies. He insists a political solution is the best way to end the ISIS crisis.

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Air France to undergo new safety probe in the wake of freighter incident

Air France is in the crosshairs of safety officials yet again after a recent calculating incident involving one of its freighters.

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U.N. humanitarian operations in Iraq may be stopped due to lack of funding

The United Nations' ongoing humanitarian operations in Iraq may soon be stopped if no new funds are immediately provided.

U.N. uncovers more indicators showing Russian involvement in ongoing Ukraine war

New evidence uncovered by the U.N. could be indicating increased Russian involvement in the Ukraine war.

Jun 02, 2015 12:46 PM EDT

U.N. Paris Climate Conference could serve as endpoint for 2C goal, as preliminary talks begin in Bonn

The U.N. Paris Climate Conference could serve as the final resting place for the 2C goal it was initially meant to meet.

Jun 02, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

Libyan government forces running low on ammo as battles continue in Benghazi

Libyan government forces dealing with ammunition shortages in the most of battles in Benghazi Libyan government forces are now being forced to deal with ammunition shortages just as battles with Islamists in the city of Benghazi continue.

Jun 02, 2015 12:29 PM EDT

New ‘revolutionary’ cancer treatment offers hope for patients with advanced melanoma

Immunotherapy or the combination of two drugs is now being looked at as the potential cure for cancer. A study was conducted on 925 patients with advanced melanoma and were placed under the said treatment for a year. The research findings were groundbreaking, with nearly 60% of participants experiencing a halt in the advancement of the disease.

Jun 02, 2015 12:20 PM EDT

World Health Organization passes resolutions to address air pollution

Air pollution is now the world biggest environmental health risk, which led to seven million deaths or nearly one in eight global deaths in 2012, according to the World Health Organization. The organization cited during the World Health Assembly that these alarming figures could help initiate change in cleaning the air we breathe.

Jun 02, 2015 11:19 AM EDT

Anti-IS Coalition meeting in Paris held to discuss strategy against IS

A meeting which was attended by 24 diplomats, took place in Paris, to address and come up with long-lasting solutions about the fight against the Islamic State militants (IS). The purpose of the meeting was to reportedly discuss about the crisis in Iraq, scrutinize the Anti-IS strategy, come up with a new strategy to take back the cities that were captured by the IS like Ramadi, and address the tension between Shiite and Sunni in the country,

Jun 02, 2015 10:52 AM EDT

Reddit CEO Ellen Pao files an appeal on lost sex discrimination case against Kleiner Perkins

Ellen Pao files a notice of appeal on Monday in regards to her case against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in a gender discrimination trial. Pao has yet to state the grounds of her appeal of the ruling within the next 40 days.

Jun 02, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

Global Apollo Programme aims to make green energy cheaper; A better path to avoid dangerous climate change?

Global Apollo Programme aims to make green energy cheaper. A better path to avoid dangerous climate change.

Jun 02, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Supreme Court throws out Anthony Elonis' conviction for violent Facebook postings

High court tosses out Anthony Elonis' conviction for posting horrific wife-killing Eminem rap lyrics to Facebook which was accused of being 'murder threats'.

Jun 02, 2015 10:00 AM EDT

Bombing in Saudi Arabia killed 4 civilians; ISIS claims responsiblity for the crime

Another bombing incident took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after a man named Abu Jandal al-Jazrawi who was disguised as a woman blew himself in the parking lot of a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers.

Jun 02, 2015 8:39 AM EDT

Nvidia targets $1 billion revenue from cloud computing in 3 years

Nvidia revenue from cloud computing will hit the $1 billion mark within the next two to three years. The company claims that the increase in revenue will be due to increasing demand for big data analysis, which will then drive growth for its graphics chips. Shares of the company went up 1% to $22.35 in early market trading on Monday.

Jun 02, 2015 8:30 AM EDT

Airbus Group lands at Silicon Valley to set up innovation center and VC fund

The European plane maker announced to start new technology innovation center in Silicon Valley. This new venture worth $150 through venture capital fund group- Airbus Venture Group, is being looked as a move to woo potential technology partners.

Jun 02, 2015 8:16 AM EDT