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Cornell Experts Ready to Help Media with Gulf Oil Spill Coverage
As a world-class research institution and New York's Land Grant university, Cornell University has a broad range of faculty members with expertise relevant to the ongoing oil spill in the...
Merger talks unexpected, Yanukovych says
KIEV, Ukraine, May 7 (UPI) -- Securing the national interests of Ukraine is a top priority, the Ukrainian president said in response to talk of a merger between state...
Study: The Secret Price Paid by Darwin's Family
Charles Darwin May Have Been Right to Worry About Inbreeding's Impact on his Family
Chip maker Hynix to issue bonds worth $500 million
South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor, the world's second largest chip maker, said Thursday it would issue 500 million dollars of convertible bonds overseas, giving it a chance to expand as chip...
Iran calls for renewed energy strategy
TEHRAN, May 5 (UPI) -- A comprehensive energy plan is needed as soon as possible in Iran to outline the specific needs in each economic sector, the Iranian petroleum...
Caution required for Gulf oil spill clean-up
With millions of gallons crude oil being spewed into the Gulf of Mexico from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the focus now is on shutting down the leak. However, in...
Lakers vs. Jazz Game 2 live updates
Can't catch the game on TV, or want to join other fans in following the game? Join us here for updates tonight. ...
Germany launches electric car initiative
BERLIN, May 4 (UPI) -- The German government and the country's car makers have teamed up for a major push into electric mobility.
HIV-positive women are less likely to find work than men affected by the virus
Juan Oliva, a researcher at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) explores the relationship between the employment status of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-positive individuals and socioeconomic characteristics in Spain between...
Image filters improve image quality and lower patient radiation dose associated with CT scans
Adaptive image filters can lower the patient radiation associated with chest and abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans while significantly improving image quality, according to a study to be presented at...
An optical traffic cop for rapid communication
It looks like a piece of gel that slips into the sole of your sneaker, but it's a new nano-based technology that can make computers and the Internet hundreds of...
Google buys Canadian 3D desktop software startup
Bump Technologies told fans of its 3D desktop computer software on Monday that it has been bought by Google.
Effects of Oil Spills on Environment - Expert Available
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: EFFECT OF OIL SPILLS ON ENVIRONMENT Dr. Richard E. Dodge Professor and Dean, NSU Oceanographic Center Executive Director, National Coral Reef Institute Contact Dr. Dodge Cell phone 954.629.2134
Nigeria sends police to protect pipelines
ABUJA, Nigeria, May 3 (UPI) -- The Nigerian inspector general of police said he deployed no fewer than 300 security officials throughout the country to protect oil pipelines from...
EIB funds Hungarian power sector
BUDAPEST, Hungary, May 3 (UPI) -- A $200 million loan to Hungary targets upgrades to a 68-mile long electrical transmission corridor, the European Investment Bank announced Monday.
BP accepts responsibility for oil cleanup
BP, the oil company at the heart of what was likely the nation's worst oil disaster, said on Monday it would pay for the cleanup costs connected to the massive...
Can a new prison save a town?
Many California towns welcome new correctional facilities — and the jobs that come with them — hoping they'll revive the local economy. But the results can be disappointing. ...
Fly your Thesis! 2011 call for proposals
ESA’s Education Office is again offering European students the flights of a lifetime with the third call for proposals for the 'Fly your Thesis!' programme.
North Korean leader in China seeking cash, clout
Kim Jong Il arrives by armored train to meet with Chinese leaders. His country needs an influx of funds for its faltering economy and help in fending off international sanctions. ...
U.S. tech innovation competition announced
WASHINGTON, May 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $12 million innovation competition designed to drive technology commercialization and entrepreneurship.
IFT Media UpdateApril 2010
The following news briefs are from the Institute of Food Technologists(r) (IFT(r)), a nonprofit scientific society with members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia,...
Developing nations to push intellectual property agenda
Eighteen developing nations have joined forces to ensure their interests are represented at the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Video game to include Q-league teams
EA Sports plans to include Canadian Hockey League teams, including the Bathurst Titans, Saint John Sea Dogs and Moncton Wildcats, in a popular NHL video game.
Opinion: Future tense in tomorrow's car?
Chris Scanlon wonders what a concept car can tell us about life in the future.
FDA studies safety of food in transport
WASHINGTON, May 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is issuing new guidelines for commercial food transporters to "maximize the safety" of food.
Earnings Jump In First Quarter
Return of consumer demand brings chemical results closer to prerecession level.
New research offers security for virtualization, cloud computing
Virtualization and cloud computing allow computer users access to powerful computers and software applications hosted by remote groups of servers, but security concerns related to data privacy are limiting public...
European countries, IMF offer Greece $146 billion in loans
Eurozone members act to protect their currency. In exchange for the aid, debt-ridden Athens announces new austerity measures.