Organisation: University of Massachusetts

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Trump is a threat to the planet, but so are the Democrats

In American politics, the Republican Party's commitment to the fossil-fuel industry means that it will continue to deny climate science and favour policies that exacerbate global warming.

business

Sanctuaries for illegal immigrants popping up around the US

Tough decisions to save endangered species

news

VIDEO: The scientific secrets of a weather station on Quelccaya ice cap

world

QUIRKY WORLD ... A daily look at some of the world’s stranger stories

world

Boston mob boss arrested after 16 years on run

Titanic can’t steel itself against germ

THE Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland hosted its annual outreach lecture last week.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011

Waterford spreads ‘open for business’ message in US

THE mayor of Waterford city has returned from a 10-day trade mission to the US with the aim of forcefully making the point the city was “open for business”.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2011

Spice could be key to detecting TNT

American researchers have found a common spice could be the key to tracking explosives.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2011

Mugabe's honorary degree 'may be revoked'

The University of Massachusetts may revoke a honorary degree awarded to Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2007

Ignorance ‘a barrier to progress’

IGNORANCE among people of so-called normal intelligence remains the single greatest barrier to progress for people with learning disabilities, according to a worldwide study by the Special Olympics organisation.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2003