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Concessions From Google on Digital Books

16 years ago from CBSNews - Science

Plan to Sell Copyright-Protected "Orphan" Books Still Faces Opposition from Publishers

Invisibility visualized: German team unveils new software for rendering cloaked objects

16 years ago from Physorg

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists and curiosity seekers who want to know what a partially or completely cloaked object would look like in real life can now get their wish -- virtually....

Ebay flooded with internet-banned Xbox consoles

16 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

EBay says a flood of modified Xbox 360 video game consoles that have been banned from connecting to Xbox Live has hit the online auction site, and is warning users...

Chemical Security Bill Wins Approval

16 years ago from C&EN

Safety: Legislation requires separate standards for academic labs, large commercial facilities.

Lifesaving rules translated after drownings spike

16 years ago from CBC: Health

The Lifesaving Society is translating vital drowning-prevention information into 26 additional languages in an effort to reach new immigrant parents in Ontario.

Some Trees and Insects Are Made for Each Other

16 years ago from Live Science

New research on the Joshua Tree and its pollinators suggests that coevolution may be responsible for the wide diversity of insects and plants around the world.

Swiss privacy watchdog to sue Google Street View

16 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

Switzerland's privacy watchdog announces he plans to sue Google in federal court to force it to make changes to its Street View application.

Technology critical to China's low-carbon plans

16 years ago from SciDev

China is considering a low-carbon road map to reduce emissions while preserving economic growth. Technology is crucial, says Gordon Conway.

Patient Money: Path to Alternative Therapies Is Littered With Obstacles

16 years ago from NY Times Health

Trying unconventional remedies is a bold, let alone trying to get an insurer to cover the expense and knowing what pills to buy.

Cryptographic voting debuts

16 years ago from Physorg

(PhysOrg.com) -- Last week, in Takoma Park, Md., a new cryptographic voting system that could ensure accurate vote counts was used for the first time in a real election. MIT`s...

Watch on Euronews: The Ariane Story

16 years ago from European Space Agency

Ariane launches might seem routine - but it's a routine that's been going on for 30 years.  Each launch is a technological and masterpiece, requiring specialised teams, coordinators and team leaders.

Europe and America couldn't be more different, right? Not so fast, says historian

16 years ago from Physorg

(PhysOrg.com) -- Marshalling data on everything from colon cancer to the accuracy of public clocks, Peter Baldwin illustrates how differences between the U.S. and Western Europe are much smaller than...

Dell smart phone to debut in China, Brazil

16 years ago from Physorg

(AP) -- Dell Inc. is officially jumping into the "smart" phone market this month in a deal with China's biggest wireless carrier, China Mobile Ltd.

Road trains may be coming soon to Europe (w/ Video)

16 years ago from Physorg

(PhysOrg.com) -- Road trains linking vehicles together in a traveling convoy are planned for Europe. With only the lead vehicle being actively driven, the road trains would allow commuters to...

French iPhone user seeks probe into 'explosion'

16 years ago from Physorg

A French businessman who claims the screen of his iPhone shattered spontaneously has asked a court to appoint an independent expert to investigate the device's safety, his lawyer said on...

Big profit from nature protection

16 years ago from BBC News: Science & Nature

Money invested in protecting nature can bring huge financial returns, according to a study backed by the UK and UK.

NPD: October video game sales tumble 19 percent

16 years ago from Physorg

(AP) -- After a slight reprieve in September, U.S. video game retail sales slumped again in October, unable to escape the economic turmoil that's cutting into consumer spending and...

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Should EBay Sellers Be Trusted?

16 years ago from Science Daily

A new study suggests that unscrupulous vendors on the online marketplace eBay can easily buy a good reputation and so circumvent recent efforts by the company to prevent feedback fraud.

People Entering Their 60s May Have More Disabilities Today Than In Prior Generations

16 years ago from Science Daily

A new study suggests that people now beginning to enter their 60s -- the Baby Boomer generation -- have more disabilities than their counterparts did in prior generations. The researchers...

Samsung Launches Open Mobile Platform: Samsung Bada

16 years ago from Physorg

Samsung Electronics today announced it will launch its own open mobile platform, Samsung Bada [bada] in December. This new addition to Samsung`s mobile ecosystem enables developers to create applications for...

Reid Mulls Medicare Tax Increase for High Earners

16 years ago from NY Times Health

Acting in secret, the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, put together a package that includes tax increases on the wealthy to finance health plans.

Video: Surfing the Web on The Job

16 years ago from CBSNews - Science

As the Internet continues to emerge as a critical facet of everyday life, CBS News' Daniel Sieberg reports that companies are cracking down on employees' personal Web use.

Welcome to the Clone Farm

16 years ago from Reuters:Science

ENID, Oklahoma (Reuters) - To the untrained eye, Pollard Farms looks much like any other cattle ranch. Similar looking cows are huddled in similar looking pens. But some of the...

Brazil: Deforestation sees biggest drop in 20 yrs

16 years ago from Physorg

(AP) -- Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped nearly 46 percent from August 2008 to July 2009 - the biggest annual decline in two decades, the government said Thursday.

Retailers use social media to advertise deals

16 years ago from Physorg

(AP) -- You may want to check Facebook and Twitter before heading to the mall the day after Thanksgiving.

New chemical reaction offers opportunities for drug development

16 years ago from Physorg

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at University College Dublin have solved a chemistry problem which has stumped researchers worldwide for more than a decade. The results have earned the group the cover...

Internet Execs Teach Vatican Web Skills

16 years ago from CBSNews - Science

Facebook, Google, Wikipedia Among Experts Helping Church Understand Online Culture