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Capped well not leaking, BP says
Oil company BP says there are no signs of leakage from its recently capped well in the Gulf of Mexico, a day after the flow was staunched.
Revised standards for psychology services in jails, prisons, correctional facilities and agencies
Los Angeles, CA (July 8, 2010) Revised standards for psychology services in jails, prisons, correctional facilities, and agencies appear in the July special issue of the journal Criminal Justice...
PayPal, Tesla founder goes public on divorce
Elon Musk, the Web entrepreneur behind PayPal, Tesla Motors and SpaceX, published a lengthy account of his messy divorce proceedings on Thursday, saying he wanted to correct the record.
Video: "Double Rainbow" Man Speaks
A "double rainbow" sighting in Yosemite has racked up over 1.1 million views on YouTube. Paul Vasquez, otherwise known as HungryBear9562, talks with CBSNews.com's Shira Lazar about his viral video.
Video: Beware Wi-Fi Hot Spot Hackers
With thousands of free public Wi-Fi Internet access points, more people are having information stolen by hackers after they log on. Susan Koeppen reports.
Study: Ministers paid to poach other flocks
(PhysOrg.com) -- Members of the clergy may answer to a higher power, but new research suggests they respond to the invisible hand of the market as well. A study published...
Microsoft to introduce new smart-phone operating system
Microsoft is the undisputed king of operating systems -- except for the ones you hold in your hand. The company, whose Windows software dominates on desktops and laptops, has been...
Tracy Named Dean of UK College of Pharmacy
Tim Tracy of the University of Minnesota has been selected as the next dean of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.
Rumors About A Light Higgs
And for once, I feel totally free to speculate without the fear of being crucified. If you have followed my past blog adventures for long enough, you know that in...
Cyber Command's secret code causes stir
The U.S. Defence Department's new U.S. Cyber Command has embedded a 32-character string of secret code on its logo, causing a stir among bloggers and curious techies.
Merck Sheds 15% of Workforce
The layoffs are the result of the company's merger with Schering-Plough. It will also close research and manufacturing sites around the world.
Firefox 4 Beta 1: Overview of Changes and Performance
(PhysOrg.com) -- In the latest version of Firefox's free, open-source Web browser, you will notice some visual changes like tabs on top similar to Google Chrome and single button menu...
Carnegie Mellon maglev haptic interface wins R&D 100 award
A magnetic levitation haptic interface invented by Ralph Hollis, a professor in Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, is the recipient of a 2010 R&D 100 Award, presented by R&D Magazine...
How to Become a Food Scientist
University of Gastronomic Sciences students study the science of cuisine and travel the world
Philippines gets funding for green energy
MANILA, Philippines, July 8 (UPI) -- The International Finance Corp., the lending branch of the World Bank, plans to invest more than $300 million in the Philippines power sector...
Citizen journalism v. legacy news: The battle for news supremacy
COLUMBIA, Mo. ¬ — A team of researchers from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and two other schools say that even the top 60 citizen websites and...
Mathematics + Supercomputers = Big Bang Explained
(PhysOrg.com) -- Mathematician Daniel Reynolds is using supercomputers to unravel the mysteries of the Big Bang.
Nigeria faces specter of new oil violence
ABUJA, Nigeria, July 8 (UPI) -- Recent attacks on two cargo ships off Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta and a resurgence of kidnappings has stirred fears the oil industry in...
John Clarke
Our father, John Clarke, who has died aged 85, was a reproductive physiologist and lecturer in the departments of agricultural science and zoology at Oxford University. He was a dedicated teacher with an...
A research study analyzes the disclosure of corporate press releases
The decision to emit a press release to inform about the annual financial report of a company does not depend on its economic performance, contrary to what one would think,...
On Our Radar: China's Food Security
China wrestles with food security issues as ethanol production causes a jump in corn prices.
Software security patent to help improve health IT privacy
A computer security invention patented* a decade ago at the National Institute of Standards and Technology is now poised to help safeguard patient privacy in hospitals.
EU Parliament bans illegal timber
The European Parliament votes to ban illegal timber, echoing recent legislation in the US and delighting campaigners.
Mouseless, the 'invisible' computer mouse (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Mouseless is a computer mouse that allows you to interact with a computer with a mouse in the same way as usual - except that there is no...
Cathay Pacific plans on-board web, phone service
Cathay Pacific has announced plans to fit its entire fleet with full broadband Internet access, a mobile phone service and even live television.
US program to detect cyberattacks on companies, agencies
The United States is launching a program to detect cyberattacks on private US companies and government agencies running critical infrastructure such as the electricity grid and nuclear power plants, The...
Facebook deal means virtual 'credits' can be bought in shops
Facebook signed a deal with a Malaysian company on Thursday allowing a virtual currency for online games and services to be sold at retail shops across Asia for the first...
Bill to slash Amazon protection passes crucial vote
Amendments to Brazil's Forest Code that could sanction dramatic increases in deforestation passed a crucial vote in the Congress's Special Committee on Forest Law Changes last night, an outcome lamented...