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A robot cut out for mine rescue work
Cosmic Log: An expert on robotic search and rescue says she isn't surprised that a robot is having trouble getting through to trapped coal miners in New Zealand — and...
Rare Apple I computer sells for $216,000
Its processor works 1,000 times slower than that of the Apple iPad, but Apple's first computer has sold for 425 times the price.
Feds say glasses with lead are kids' products
(AP) -- It didn't take long for federal regulators to put new rules on what makes a consumer product a "children's product" to a very public test.
EU astronauts complete first training
COLOGNE, Germany, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Members of the European Space Agency's newest class of astronauts received their diplomas Monday after their first round of training, officials said.
Multitasking, Wireless Printing Come To IPad
Multitasking, Wireless Printing Come To IPad With Latest Version Of Apple's Mobile Software
Nations That Debate Coal Use Export It to Feed China’s Need
As developed countries limit the construction of coal-fired power plants, coal has found a rapidly growing market in China.
When the playroom is the computer
For all the work that's gone into developing educational media, even the most stimulating TV shows and video games leave kids stationary. Researchers at the MIT Media Laboratory are hoping...
Enbridge closes Michigan oil pipeline
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Canadian pipeline company Enbridge doesn't expect any major problems tied to an oil pipeline shutdown in Michigan, a spokeswoman said.
Jump rope aerodynamics
Jump ropes are used by kids for fun and by athletes for training. But what about the underlying physics? How do jump ropes work? Can important engineering principles be studied?...
Cyberthieves still rely on human foot soldiers
(AP) -- Sitting at a computer somewhere overseas in January 2009, computer hackers went phishing.
China Internet firms made to apologise over feud
Two of China's leading Internet firms have been forced by the government to issue public apologies over a nasty spat marked by accusations of unfair market practices and privacy infringement.
State's stem cell agency seeks more time, money
After six years, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has faced questions about leaders' pay and the lack of medical breakthroughs. But its chairman plans to ask voters for another...
Science Weekly podcast: Saving giant pandas; tiger droppings; solar-power festivals; plus music from Cern
WARNING: contains explicit language which may offend some listeners.Science writer Henry Nicholls tells us about the fascinating world of China's political animal, the giant panda. He also gives us an update on Lonesome...
1,000mph car project 'on track'
The UK project attempting to make a 1,000mph car says its funding is coming together as it appeals for volunteers to prepare the vehicle's race track.
North Korea's uranium plant sends a chilling message to Washington
The West's policy of trying to cut Pyongyang off from nuclear supplies has been shown to be failing miserablyNorth Korea does not as a rule give American academics tours of its most...
Britain considering plain cigarette packs
Tobacco companies could be forced to sell cigarettes in plain grey or brown packaging in Britain in an attempt to deter youngsters from taking up smoking, the health secretary suggested...
Media Coverage Leads To More Citations - But Be Smart About It
Most researchers regard their work as vital to society, even if that value is only higher order and the chain to societal benefit is tenuous to outsiders. That's no different...
Lessons from Deepwater Horizon oil spill
In the 24-hour news cycle era, the Deepwater Horizon oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico already feels like an event from yesteryear, an event that had its 15 minutes...
Supercomputer from GPUs
Having the GPU cluster has helped built a faster and ‘greener’ supercomputer and is speeding up a wide range of research projects.
News Corp. set to unveil iPad newspaper, 'The Daily'
After months of top secret development, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. appears poised to take the wraps off a digital newspaper for the iPad called "The Daily."
Social media 'one part' of Google strategy: CFO
Internet giant Google said social media was "absolutely" part of its strategy and would be embedded in "many of our products" but played down its rivalry with networking icon Facebook.
Governor declares emergency over water contamination in Barstow
High levels of perchlorate were found in the Mojave Desert city's water supply. Residents have been flocking to grocery stores to buy water, and the school district is prepared to...
Second-half deluge lifts Crimson
The elevated mood permeating Saturday’s (Nov. 20) Harvard-Yale football showdown at Harvard Stadium collapsed with a massive thud at the 9:53 mark of the final quarter. With the Crimson up 21-14, senior ball...
Rise of the robots and the future of war
With the RAF and the Pentagon pouring huge sums into robotics, Jon Cartwright asks how this could change warfare and what ethical and legal challenges will followFaced with an enemy fighter jet, there's...
Sculptor Dangles Clues to Stubborn Secret in C.I.A.’s Backyard
“Kryptos,” a sculpture at the C.I.A.’s headquarters, has a secret code embedded in its four panels of curving copper. Now the artist offers a little bit of help for code...
Tobacco industry lobbies for flavorful cigarettes
(AP) -- Public health officials from around the world agreed this week on some new anti-smoking rules, but others that could have sharply reduced global tobacco consumption remained out...
Emusic adds major labels, higher price tiers
(AP) -- Digital music subscription club eMusic launched a new pricing plan this week that charges more for new music but adds tunes from major labels in an effort...
Small Cheesemaker Defies F.D.A. Over Recall
Estrella Family Creamery’s battle is symbolic of a larger fight between small food producers and regulators.