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World of Warcraft gamers can stay anonymous
The maker of the World of Warcraft video game has reversed a previous plan that would have required users of game forums to post under their real names.
New federal ban on deep-water drilling is planned
Salazar says he will issue a new moratorium to replace the one rejected by a federal court. He cites ‘the inadequacy of the ability to contain the ongoing spill.' ...
YouTube to invest five million dollars to fund video-makers
YouTube announced Friday that it will invest five million dollars in promising video-makers.
Africa's Green Revolution 'needs indigenous tech approach'
If Africa is to have a Green Revolution it must encourage innovations relevant to farmers and suited to local conditions, says a UN report.
Monsanto Is Fined $2.5 Million for Mislabeling Seeds
The E.P.A. said that Monsanto had sold cotton seeds regulated as pesticides in counties in Texas where they were banned.
AT&T: Glitch Limits iPhone 4 Upload Speed
Network Software Defect is Just the Latest Glitch to Nag Debut of Apple's Newest Smartphone
Legalizing marijuana in California would lower the price of the drug and increase use
Legalizing the production and distribution of marijuana in California could cut the price of the drug by as much as 80 percent and increase consumption, according to a...
Study shows race, not experience, impacts hiring in sports world
If you want to get your foot in the door of the sports industry, your race may mean more than your experience. That's the major result of a new study...
Repeat of SKorea, US cyberattacks does no damage
(AP) -- Hundreds of computers that caused a wave of outages on U.S. and South Korean government websites last July launched new attacks on the same sites, but no...
Skin Deep: 3-D Images Show Patients a Straight Smile
Three-dimensional imaging technology has been making gradual inroads in the world of orthodontics.
Rise in new terror groups globally, fewer coordinated attacks, report finds
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The deadly, coordinated terror strikes in London five years ago – the 7/7 transit attacks – reflect emerging global trends, reports the National Consortium for...
Guoping Feng, Expert on Synapses and Psychiatric Disorders, Joins MIT Faculty
The McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT welcomes its newest faculty member, Guoping Feng, who arrived at MIT in June.
CrossCheck - Plagiarism Police On The Scene
Watch out, Jayson Blair - there's a new sheriff in town, and it's going to cross-reference your work to make sure you haven't plagiarized your material. Plagiarism, using others' work but...
Geneticists question longevity study
BOSTON, July 7 (UPI) -- A recent study that found genes could predict how long a person could live sounded too good to be true, and several researchers say...
ISPs not broadcasters, court finds
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected the notion that internet service providers are broadcasters, likely ending a plan to introduce a new levy on internet users to pay for...
LaHood criticizes driver distraction lobbying push
(AP) -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood criticized a fledgling lobbying campaign on Wednesday which he said would undermine his work to limit drivers' use of cell phones and other...
Energy Secy advances nano science in spare time
(AP) -- Some people relax by doing crossword puzzles, watching movies or reading a good book. In his down time, often while flying somewhere, Energy Secretary Steven Chu relaxes...
Africa's bumper crop of dust
Emissions skyrocketed with boom in commercial agriculture since mid-1800s
A New Look for the Spill on the Web
The federal government has opened a new Web site for all oil-spill related news and will soon phase out the site that it jointly ran with BP from the start...
Study: US mobile Web use growing, but still low
(AP) -- When it comes to accessing the Web over mobile devices, Americans are far behind their Internet-connected counterparts in Japan, South Korea and parts of Europe.
ISU faculty members analyze human impact of discovery published in Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- Two Iowa State University faculty members were invited by the journal Nature to comment on breakthrough research that may ultimately lead to new treatments for cancer patients.
Meeting consumers' HD demands with a faster algorithm
(PhysOrg.com) -- Engineers help smaller processors outperform a single superfast processor by working more efficiently in parallel.
Twitter promotes advertisers' special offers
Twitter has launched a feature that allows advertisers to promote special events, promotions and giveaways over the social-networking service.
UNESCO to consider Heritage Site nominees
UNITED NATIONS, July 7 (UPI) -- First-time submissions by Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and Tajikistan will be among the candidates for UNESCO's World Heritage List, the U.N. agency said. ...
International Jungian Studies Conference Set for Aug. 10-14 at Cornell University
Cornell University will host the first joint international conference of the Jungian Society for Scholarly Studies and the International Association for Jungian Studies, Aug. 10-14 at the Robert Purcell Community...
Building the Lego Universe Online
With the online game Lego Universe, the Danish company will try to translate plastic bricks into digital play.
Andean Council of Science and Technology restarts its work
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru have agreed to promote joint research policies and to create a fund to boost science in their region.
Lawmaker Says NASA Plan Isn't Helping Economic Recovery
Republican lawmakers are criticizing President Barack Obama's plan to scrap the nation's moon program and the thousands of highly skilled jobs that could be lost as a result.