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Jul172018 by adminNo Comments

Farnborough Airshow: A380's 'best years still to come'

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The head of Airbus' aircraft operations has mounted a strong defence of the troubled A380 super-jumbo jet, claiming its "best years are ahead of us".Tom Williams insisted the A380's absence from the Farnborough Airshow had nothing to do with falling sales. It's the first time in more than a decade that the flagship aircraft has been absent from the global showcase.Mr Williams, who also warned about a possible trade war, told the BBC Airbus decided to display its latest products.An Emirates Airline order for A380s earlier this year has helped bolster the programme, but speculation about its future won't go away.The European aircraft manufacturer, whose wings are made in the UK, has become dependent on the Dubai-based airline to keep A380 production alive.M...

Dec312017 by adminNo Comments

Jay-Z's new 'Family Feud' makes Barack Obama's 'best of 2017' list

Entertainment

Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Former President Barack Obama has released on social media a list of his favorite songs and books from 2017."During my presidency, I started a tradition of sharing my reading lists and playlists. It was a nice way to reflect on the works that resonated with me and lift up authors and artists from around the world. With some extra time on my hands this year to catch up, I wanted to share the books and music that I enjoyed most. From songs that got me moving to stories that inspired me, here's my 2017 list -- I hope you enjoy it and have a happy and healthy New Year," Obama said in his New Year's Eve post.The best books Obama said he read this year were The Power by Naomi Alderman; Grant by Ron Chernow; Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond; Jan...

Nov242017 by adminNo Comments

Gwen Stefani says she had the 'best Thanksgiving' with beau Blake Shelton

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Nov. 24 (UPI) --Gwen Stefani wrote on Instagram she had "the best Thanksgiving" with her fellow music star -- and longtime beau -- Blake Shelton.The singer's message accompanied a photo of her smiling while Shelton kisses her cheek. They are standing next to another couple doing likewise."Family #sograteful gx #happythanksgiving," she captioned another group photo.The couple, who have been together for about two years, spent the holiday in Oklahoma, E! News said. Stefani's three sons with her ex-husband, rocker Gavin Rossdale, were also there to celebrate.Let's block ads! (Why?) Entertainment News - UPI.com

Nov202017 by adminNo Comments

Fishing 'best argument for seagrass conservation'

Science

The importance of seagrasses is further emphasised in a new report that looks at how they underpin fishing worldwide. These flowering plants, which grow in near-shore waters, are under intense pressure - some estimates suggest global losses are running at 7% a year. The grasses provide shelter and food for many sea creatures and that makes them a natural draw to fishers. But Richard Unsworth and colleagues say this valuable resource will need better management if it is to be sustained. "Our study is really the first to show just how important seagrass meadows are to fishing," explained the researcher from Swansea University in the UK. "Wherever you get seagrasses, you get fishing, basically," he told BBC News. Seagrass meadows are found around every continent except Antarctica. The plants ...

Sep272017 by adminNo Comments

Botanic gardens 'best hope' for saving endangered plants

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The world's botanic gardens contain about a third of all known plants and help protect 40% of endangered species, a study has found. Scientists say that with one in five of the world's plants on the brink of extinction, botanic collections hold the key to saving rare plant life.In the first detailed study of plants grown in botanical gardens, they recorded more than 100,000 species.Efforts are needed to target some of our rarest plants, they say."This is the first time that we have carried out a global assessment to look at the wide range of plants grown, managed and conserved in botanic gardens," said Dr Paul Smith, Secretary General of the charity Botanic Gardens Conservation International."So, for the first time we know what we have and, perhaps more importantly, what is missing from bo...