USGS Releases Resource Estimate for Afghanistan Rare Earth Prospect
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates at least 1 million metric tonnes of rare earth element resources within the Khanneshin carbonatite in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Troubled Health-Care Staffing Chain Settles With Government for $150 Million
One of the nation's largest health-care staffing companies has agreed to pay $150 million to settle sweeping criminal and civil fraud allegations of submitting false bills to federal and state health programs.
UN Unveils Full List of Staff Killed in Recent Deadly Attack in Abuja, Nigeria
NEW YORK-The United Nations has announced the names of the 11 staff members who perished when the world body’s offices in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, were attacked by a suicide bomber on 26 August.
Controversial Pebble Mine Project to Be Focus Of AAAS Arctic Division Meeting in Dillingham
When the AAAS Arctic Division convenes for the first time later this month in Dillingham, Alaska, researchers and others will explore how local issues reflect challenges being confronted across the northern latitudes and beyond.