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Apple Sells 450K Beatles Albums, 2M Songs so Far
Best-Selling Album in U.S. Is "Abbey Road," while Best-Selling Song Is "Here Comes the Sun"
Scary movie scores mimic nature's alarms
Jump-in-your-seat moments in movies can always get an extra kick from the screech of violins, and for good reason. Animal behavior researchers have found that the musical scores accompanying classic...
Feds pledge 'smart' permitting process for offshore wind projects
Obama administration officials announced Tuesday they are taking steps to speed development of wind energy projects along the Atlantic coast, and hope to be able to issue federal leases for...
German court upholds GMO planting curbs
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Germany's top court on Wednesday rejected a complaint that restrictive laws on cultivating crops with genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) violate the constitution.
Peer-reviewed 'oil budget' appeases scientists
Government agencies release revised account of fate of oil from Deepwater Horizon spill.
A Predictive Model For Coffee Ring Stains
We don't know about yours but this holiday season, the homes of most scientists will be awash with even more coffee than usual. And that means coffee ring stains. With...
Sharing data could prevent some disasters, says report
A World Bank/UN report says that sharing data internationally on hazards such as floods could stop them escalating into humanitarian disasters.
Ghana grapples with the 'resource curse'
ACCRA, Ghana, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Poverty-stricken Ghana is poised to become a serious oil producer, but already it's grappling with the "resource curse" that has infected other Third...
Green: Clashing Numbers for the Nissan Leaf
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will go 73 miles; the Federal Trade Commission, relying on manufacturers' numbers, says the correct number is 96 to 110.The FTC is no...
Why placing an immigration cap on talent will be bad for UK science
We must welcome the best scientists and engineers from around the world into the UK, says Imran Khan, but the points-based system discriminates against themWe need the Home Office to offer more than...
Inflatable space station touted in Canada
A Las Vegas company that's been developing an inflatable space station is trying to entice Canadian astronauts to hop aboard.
Finding a solution to land disputes in Lebanon
New agricultural techniques have helped settle conflicts over land use in Arsaal, Lebanon. In doing so, theyve improved soils and increased fruit crops.
Well: A Post-Thanksgiving Breakfast
For home cooks who want to continue the holiday feast, consider serving up one of these festive, healthful breakfasts from chef James Distefano of New York's Rouge Tomate restaurant..
Small tech with big promise for healthcare
Nanotechnology for health should not suffer the same fate as GM — potential health and environmental hazards should be monitored and regulated early on.
'Killer apps' in nanomedicine: the time is not ripe
Nanomedicine requires careful development, not a great rush to jump on the bandwagon, argues nanotech expert Manoj Varma.
A more equitable approach to nano-innovation is needed
Alternative approaches are required if nanotechnology is to boost global health and equity, argues social scientist Donald Maclurcan.
Case study: South Africa uses nanotech against TB
South Africa is using nanotechnology to improve existing tuberculosis drugs. Munyaradzi Makoni looks at a developing country's experience.
India district bans cell phones for unmarried women
A local council in northern India has banned unmarried women from carrying mobile telephones to halt a series of illicit romances between partners from different castes, media reports said Wednesday.
Economic Scene: In China, Uneven Progress in Health
China’s economy has grown rapidly for two decades, but life expectancy there has not kept pace.
Medtronic Posts Profit but Cuts Its Full-Year Forecast
Demand for medical devices has fallen in the downturn, and people who have lost jobs, or who face higher co-payments and deductibles, are putting off medical care.
US to modernize 911 emergency service
During the 2007 mass shooting at Virginia Tech, desperate students attempted to text the 911 emergency service.
Privacy Groups Fault Online Health Sites for Sharing Personal Data
A complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission says that QualityHealth and similar sites offer users medical information, but don’t make it clear that personal data is used for drug...
Security needs drive cyberforensics
Cyberforensics, the science of finding and securing digital evidence buried deep within company networks, is fast emerging as a global industry.
Passengers Share TSA Horror Stories, Log Complaints Online
Horror stories are pouring in nationwide as travelers hit the airports to head home for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Family in constant flux, despite traditional ideals, UF author says
Ozzie and Harriett could say Father Knows Best and Leave it to Beaver, but a University of Florida author of a new book finds that stay-at-home moms and traditional marriage...
Online game rivals settle suit over stolen secrets
Online social networking game king Zynga on Tuesday said a settlement was reached with a rival accused of stealing its secrets and coaxing employees to betrayal.
President Obama Wants This Myth Busted, Pronto
President Obama asks the "Mythbusters" to once again check out Archimedes' ship-burning mirrors.
Online dating scams seducing Americans: agency
The US government consumer protection agency warned Americans on Tuesday to be on the lookout for online dating scams.