Weapons usage, technology important issues in Middle East

The Middle East is faced with major strategic issues related to limiting weapons of mass destruction, experts said at a recent conference in Washington. Related ■ Praise for UAE stand on non-proliferation ■ Call to make Middle East a region free of nuclear arms ■ Hans Blix calls for a nuclear-free zone in the Middle...

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Apple, Google, Samsung vie to bring health apps to wearables

For decades, medical technology firms have searched for ways to let diabetics check blood sugar easily, with scant success. Now, the world's largest mobile technology firms are getting in on the act. Samsung Gear 2 Apple Inc, Samsung Electronics Co and Google Inc, searching for applications that could turn nascent wearable technology...

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BASF and Linde to develop on-purpose butadiene technology

BASF and German technology firm Linde have announced plans to partner on developing and licensing processes for the on-purpose production of linear butenes and butadiene. In support of the project, BASF has developed process technology, catalysts and extraction technologies, while Linde will use its expertise to integrate, optimise and commercialise the process. Butadiene is a monomer used in the production of polymers,...

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Youth panel launched to give pupils a voice on education technology

By Josie Gurney-Read 4:16PM BST 04 Jun 2014 The Digital Youth Council is being led by Sir Richard Branson who said it was "critical" that children had a voice on how technology is used in education 2 Comments Young people will be given the chance to voice their ideas about how technology can support learning in the...

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New Innovations In Wine + Technology: Four Leaders, One Curveball

Cathy Huyghe, Contributor Follow (23) FOOD & DRINK  |   6/04/2014 @ 3:57PM |458 views New Innovations In Wine + Technology: Four Leaders, One Curveball Comment Now  Follow Comments Part of my work as a wine writer, especially when my focus is the business of wine, is to keep my finger...

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Exfinity close to investing in three technology start-ups

Exfinity will invest about Rs5-10 crore in each of the three units and plans to fund at least 15 early-stage start-ups in the next 18 months Exfinity said the fund was fully subscribed and attracted a range of investors including institutional investors, top technology executives, industrialists and family offices. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint Bangalore: Exfinity,...

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