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Microsoft appeal on i4i patent goes to top court
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a $290-million US dispute between Microsoft Corp. and Canadian technology company i4i Inc. over complaints that the former's ubiquitous Word program violates one of...
Google - an engine of knowledge creation?
Search engines like Google have become part of everyday life, not least in the academic context. But if knowledge is power, then search engines themselves are gaining ground as power...
OnLive instant video game streaming box could become the Netflix of games
I've been playing with OnLive's new video game streaming box for a few days now - the MicroConsole - and I am very impressed.
Well: The Small Print of Medical Credit Cards
Patients may assume medical credit cards are simple payment plans and not credit cards that entail fees and interest rate increases and have an impact on credit scores.
New Caribbean science foundation sets its goals
The recently created Caribbean Science Foundation aims to fund 20 S&T projects in the next three years and promote science education.
Could thermodynamics solve the problem of sustainability?
Socio-economics, natural capital and other esoteric notions prove themselves to be inadequate again and again when researchers and economists attempt to quantify the degree of sustainability. But, what if consumption...
UK company to transform electronics for security scanners, cancer detection
A new UK company set to transform the use of terahertz electronics for applications in security imaging, telecommunications and cancer detection has won (Wednesday 24 November) a prize in Research...
Convictions upheld in Pirate Bay file-sharing case
(AP) -- A Swedish appeals court on Friday upheld the copyright convictions of three men behind The Pirate Bay, a popular file-sharing site that remains in operation despite attempts...
Podcast: Questions of science and literature
This week on the Books podcast we're in pursuit of answers – how to grapple with the big issues of science, whether we should worry about our talent for getting things wrong,...
OLG facial scans to help gambling addicts
Ontario casinos and slots at racetracks are getting ready to introduce a facial recognition system for people who have identified themselves as gambling addicts, hoping to help them stay out...
'Fourth generation' Internet arrives in Hong Kong
The latest generation of wireless Internet that will allow people to watch a crystal clear movie or live sporting event on the street or atop a hill is being deployed...
Japan iPhone craze attracts global app developers
(AP) -- The iPhone's popularity in Japan is cracking open an industry long thought inaccessible to outsiders.
Australian Senate approves $35B broadband network
(AP) -- The Australian Senate on Friday approved legislation that enables the government to roll out a 36 billion Australian dollar ($35 billion) high-speed national broadband network.
Balanced copyright act needed, MPs agree
A House of Commons Committee studying Canada's proposed copyright act agreed Thursday that balance is the key to protecting the rights of artists, while not handicapping consumers in their use...
How to use your phone to maximize holiday shopping
If you want to be a smart shopper during the holidays, don't leave home without your smart phone.
PHOTOS: Oasis rehab nets award for Toronto firm
A Toronto architectural firm is being lauded this week for its part in rehabilitating what was once a toxic landfill in the middle of a Saudi Arabian oasis.
Apple's familiar domination elusive in China
Apple is learning to speak Chinese. The Cupertino, Calif., company is on a store-building binge in hopes of creating a massive new market for its products. With two stores already...
'Ask A Biologist' website wins prestigious SPORE prize
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has chosen Arizona State University's "Ask A Biologist," an online resource for children's science education, to receive the Science Prize for Online...
New isotope reactor must be considered: committee
The federal government should investigate whether a new reactor for the creation of medical isotopes would be worthwhile, a parliamentary committee says.
Black Friday's best deals may be in your mobile phone
At Toys "R" Us, you can forget the ol'-fashioned, paper and pencil holiday wish list - go high-tech with the toy retailer's app designed for the iPad.
Sharp holiday price drops seen for flat-panel TVs
(AP) -- If you're in the market for a new flat-panel TV, it's a good time to buy. TV prices usually drop from year to year, and the decline will...
Web site tracks congressional, presidential priorities
(PhysOrg.com) -- As a new Congress prepares to take office, a powerful online tool from University of Texas at Austin political scientists can help answer questions about lawmakers' shifting focus...
New tool can thwart lottery fraud: OLG
Ontario's gaming corporation is touting new technology that scans billions of sales for patterns in a bid to stamp out lottery fraud at the embattled agency.
Chevy Volt's official mileage: 93 mpg on electric
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) official mileage ratings of the Chevrolet Volt have been released and show the car will be capable of 93 "miles per gallon equivalent"...
Feature: Weight loss for healthier cars
Tim Treadgold writes about the project of developing ultra-lightweight metal magnesium to provide the world with a car that is healthy for the environment.
Sony eyes December launch of e-readers in Japan
Sony, battling Amazon and Apple in the electronic book reader race, said on Thursday it would launch its latest devices in Japan in December along with a dedicated virtual library.
Community Mapping Brings A Revolution To Geographic Information Science
A recent National Science Foundation Distinguished Lecture series featured Michael Goodchild, a world-renowned geographer and director of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Center for Spatial Studies. On November 17, Prof. Goodchild...
Government opens final settlement process in gulf oil spill
BP's $20-billion compensation fund will begin lump-sum payments to those affected by the spill, a U.S. official says. But recipients will forfeit all future claims against BP and other defendants.The...