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California prison case goes to Supreme Court
The justices agree to hear an appeal from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on whether federal judges can force the state to order the release of 46,000 inmates to relieve overcrowding. The U.S. Supreme Court...
Activision's modern warfare
A dustup in the video game industry has cast a shadow over the company as it prepares for the E3 conference. But CEO Bobby Kotick is familiar with such brawls. ...
iPads for animals? It's not as far fetched as you might think …
Using Apple's latest gadget – and with the willing help of Merlin the dolphin – American researchers hope to unravel the secret of how dolphins communicate. Alok Jha reportsWhen Steve Jobs launched his...
Cat Usability Testing (Wolfram's Predictions)
Stephen Wolfram's long-winded (no offense meant) talk at the 2010 H+ Summit was about predicting the future. The material was mostly standard Wolfram stuff but with some focus on future...
New microbial genetic system dissects biomass to biofuel conversion
A research team has developed a powerful new tool that promises to unlock the secrets of biomass degradation, a critical step in the development of cost-effective cellulosic biofuels.
Wealthy homeowners seeking privacy are increasingly buying adjacent properties
Compounds are the hottest commodity in L.A.'s high-end real estate market, brokers say. ...
Protests, clashes break out in Iran on anniversary of disputed election
Security forces, demonstrators face off in the streets of Tehran as hundreds turn out, rather than the tens of thousands of previous rallies. Opposition leaders had called off demonstrations, fearing...
The Great Paintings Of The World And Analytic Geometry
When we think of the paintings that are hanging in the great art museums around the world, we generally think of analytic geometry--first postulated by the French philosopher, mathematician, physicist,...
Book Review - The Rational Optimist - By Matt Ridley
The human race really started to innovate, a science writer argues, only when people thought to exchange goods and services.
Florida Skips Offshore Oil Binge but Still Pays for It
With oil continuing to gush from a well off Louisiana, Florida has grown angrier at its oil-friendly neighbors.
BP, GIS And The Mysterious Vanishing Open Letter
BP, GIS and The Mysterious Vanishing Open Letter Subject: BP control of GIS data Regarding the loss of an open letter from the web, from whatever cause. It is my sincere belief that...
Obama Presses Congress on ‘Doc Fix’
In his weekly address, President Obama asked Congress to avert a pay cut for doctors who see Medicare patients.
Spirit Airlines cancels flights as pilots strike
The company offered to raise pilot pay 30% over five years. Spirit pilots say their pay is lower than what rival airlines pay. ...
Sebelius stumps for anti-childhood obesity plan
(AP) -- The Obama administration is calling on mayors to help in the fight against childhood obesity because the effort won't work if communities don't engage in it, Health...
US trade body to look into HTC complaint against Apple
The US International Trade Commission said Friday that it will investigate a patent infringement complaint by Taiwan-based mobile phone maker HTC Corp. against Apple.
Companies Cut Costs With Sustainable Policies
From Wal-Mart to the World Cup, companies are incorporating sustainable practices not only to be responsible, but also to cut costs.
F.D.A. Faults 5 Companies on Genetic Tests
In letters sent to the businesses, the agency said the tests were medical devices and needed regulatory approval before being marketed to consumers.
Perfidious Albion
Perfidious Albion Caution: unmitigated whimsy alert! ________________________________ Perfidious Albionor what our literary heritage might have been if we had learned earlier in our history to sue each other. ______________________________________ All rights hereinunder are...
60 Years Of End Of The World Sci-Fi: 1949
With 1949, we arrive at one of the big classics in the post-apocalyptic genre. George Stewart’s Earth Abides is epic in both scope and ambition, a bittersweet story that captures...
Foods that cut sugar aren't necessarily a sweet choice
Before you reach for the diet version, check the label. Is a 7 calorie savings worth a bout of diarrhea? These days, the average American consumes a whopping 22 teaspoons of sugar...
Why The Sky Is Falling: Space Weather Communications
GPS will die, sending airplanes crashing and sinking boats. Cell phones will fail, stranding travelers and resulting in people in remote areas dying due to exposure. Worse of all, our...
South Carolina Senate primary raises questions
The victory of Democrat Alvin Greene — inexperienced and unemployed — prompts his defeated rival to investigate balloting. GOP Sen. Jim DeMint suggests Greene's a 'plant.' ...
'Prince of Pot' is at a low
The Canadian who thought his seed sales could upend the United States' war on drugs was extradited to Seattle and will likely face five years in federal prison. ...
Terraforming: Well, We Could Put All The Men On Mars And The Women On Venus, But It Might Take A While
Terraforming is the concept of engineering planets to make them habitable for terrestrial life. This idea was born out of fiction. Olaf Stapledon, in his 1930 novel Last and First...
This Week in the Future, June 7-11, 2010
This Week in the Future, June 7-11, 2010 Baarbarian The flag needs new stars, the Air Force needs new robo-pilots, and the pilots need a new pair of boots....
Drug evidence against Barry Bonds inadmissible, appeals court rules
Laboratory records alleged to show that former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds used performance-enhancing drugs are inadmissible in the court case against him, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
Fujitsu Develops Technology Employing 10 Gbps Virtual Switch to Substitute for On-Server Virtual Switch Functions
Fujitsu Laboratories today announced the development of technology for use in virtual cloud computing networks that manages virtual switching functionality - which has traditionally been handled using server-level software -...
Ronaldo scores on Google
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is the player Google users are searching for the most as the World Cup gets underway in South Africa.