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Apple: iPad on sale internationally from May 28
Apple announced Friday that its mass market iPad touchscreen portable tablet computer will go on sale outside the United States in nine major countries for the first time on May...
Agency Told Tylenol Maker of Many Quality Concerns
A federal report cited deficiencies at the McNeil Consumer Healthcare plant in Fort Washington, Pa., that makes children’s liquid Tylenol and Motrin.
China backs international efforts to secure cyberspace
China supports international efforts to secure cyberspace but believes each nation's "Internet sovereignty" must be respected, a top Chinese official told a cybersecurity conference on Tuesday.
Medical home pays off, improving primary care and cutting cost at 2 years
SEATTLE -- In a two-year evaluation at Group Health Cooperative, transforming primary care into a "patient-centered medical home" model paid off.
Plaid Cymru answers questions about its science policy | Science at the general election
Prominent figures in UK science, including Brian Cox, Simon Singh and David Nutt, challenged the main political parties to answer 10 questions about their science policy. These are the answers in full from...
United, Continental to form world's largest airline
United will buy out Continental in a deal worth $3 billion, if regulators and unions approve. The new airline will keep the United name and headquarters and the Continental logo. ...
Alberta pays for private clinic's receiver
A Calgary judge has appointed an interim receiver for a private orthopedic surgery centre that is facing bankruptcy, approving an application made by the Alberta government.
Metrolink's crash-resistant cars are unveiled
Metrolink is unveiling the nation's first crash-resistant commuter rail cars, incorporating years of federal research. The cars are part of a multi-pronged effort to improve safety on the five-county system...
N.Y. police search for suspect in Times Square bomb scare
The tourist spot returns to business while officials scour hours of surveillance footage of the failed attack, which many say amounts to a form of terrorism. A car bomb left in Times...
Computer-security event seeks to spur int'l talks
(AP) -- As governments around the world amass armies of hackers to protect their countries' computer networks and possibly attack others, the idea of getting officials together to discuss shared...
New free hand ultrasound system improves work flow and reduces scan time
Researchers have developed an automated 3-D mapping and labeling system that reduces scan time and improves the work flow, efficiency, and accuracy of routine freehand ultrasound exams, according to a...
More On Science Outreach In Blogs
The matter has indeed been discussed ad nauseam in the recent past. Blog posts, internal discussions, conferences, workshops, other blog posts, threads. But there is always the chance to add...
Canada broadcaster seeks to revolutionize energy consumption
Imagine loading your dishwasher after supper and walking away, allowing radio-activated technology and your energy provider to figure out when it would be cheapest to wash your dishes.
Privacy vs profit at Facebook
Facebook's evolution from online club house to Internet powerhouse is raising fears that the social network is trading privacy for profit.
Healthcare Q&A: How taxpayers may be affected
Whose taxes will increase because of the new law? How do the tax penalties work? Will the IRS be involved? What is the 'Cadillac tax'? ...
A Young Disabled Teacher Navigates a Vertical City
For a young teacher out to conquer a vertical maze of a city in a wheelchair, fierce independence and inescapable vulnerability sometimes clash.
China's online population passes 400 million: state media
The number of Internet users in China, already the largest in the world, has surpassed 400 million and accounts for almost a third of the country's population, state media reported...
Amazon adding Twitter, Facebook to Kindle e-reader
(AP) -- Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle e-reader is getting access to Facebook and Twitter, along with several other enhancements, as part of a software update being sent wirelessly to the...
Mouse Lab Flirtation With Florida Enters Maine Governor Race
Florida's multi-million-dollar wooing of Maine's Jackson Laboratory, which is considering opening a second institute in...
Dollar falls vs euro, emerging market currencies
NEW YORK (AP) -- The dollar traded mixed Friday as markets awaited approval of a bailout package for Greece, while the U.S. economy grew for the...
Leaked Memo Sees Bigger Oil Risk
Authorities say a warning about rising oil flows was a scenario, not a forecast.
Northern food banks, soup kitchens examined
A Montreal researcher is studying the true value of food banks and soup kitchens in fast-growing northern centres such as Iqaluit, where more people are using the services.
Dentist touts performance-enhancing mouthguard
A Regina dentist who helped develop a pricey sports mouthguard says the unique device is helping athletes improve their game.
This Week in the Future, April 26 - 30, 2010
This Week in the Future, April 26 - 30, 2010 Baarbarian A Japanese robot gets to go to the moon, American humans ride a beef-powered train to Texas, and the...
Space Tourism Firm to Offer Suborbital Joy Rides at Lower Costs
A new deal will offer suborbital spaceflights for nearly half the going cost.
Does Post Position Affect the Odds of Winning the Derby?
How are post positions are determined, and which one has historically been the most successful?
Gulf area fishermen hope for hazmat jobs
They were Cajun and Italian, Vietnamese and Cambodian, in white shrimp boots and scuffed sneakers, with sun-baked faces and hard squinting eyes. By the hundreds, the fishermen had crowded into...
Hollywood Is STEAMed About Science Education
Actor Tim Daly is a big supporter of efforts to improve math and science...