Australian scientists strike gold in gum trees
Australian researchers have found tiny particles of gold hidden inside the leaves of eucalyptus trees, in a discovery they say could help prospectors discover new deposits of the precious metal.
Apple unveils revamped iPads to beat back rivals
Apple has unveiled the "iPad Air", a slimmer version of its top-selling full-size tablet, and a revamped iPad Mini, bidding to fend off rivals who have eroded its market dominance.
Future of inefficient Kazakhstan's free economic zones to be decided
The future of the ineffective free economic zones in Kazakhstan will be decided on by the year end.
Eyes on Apple for new iPads at US event
Apple is on Tuesday expected to show off slick new iPads to take on rival tablet makers during the prime year-end holiday shopping season.
Chinese no longer banned from NASA astronomy meet
Six Chinese scientists who were banned from a NASA astronomy conference are now welcome to register, resolving an international row over academic discrimination.
Myanmar-to-China gas pipeline fully open: media
A pipeline pumping natural gas from Myanmar to energy-hungry China has gone fully operational.
Americans warm to online dating, survey shows
Americans are growing more comfortable with online dating, and many are finding a spouse or partner in cyberspace.
Facebook becomes Google advertising ally
Google-owned online ad-placing service DoubleClick on Friday announced that the way has been cleared to include space at Facebook.
Argentina braces for European biodiesel duty hikes
Argentina's biodiesel industry warned Friday it faces collapse if Europe makes good on a threat to impose stiff duties on their product next month.