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Sirius could file bankruptcy as early as Tuesday
(AP) -- Financially strapped Sirius XM Radio Inc. said Friday that it could file for bankruptcy as early as Tuesday if it cannot successfully negotiate with the holders of its...
Virtual library of medieval works created
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- University of California-Los Angeles researchers say they have created the first online virtual library of digitized medieval manuscripts.
New type of 3-D microscope is developed
SEATTLE, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have developed a new kind of microscope to visualize cells in 3-D, possibly advancing the field of early cancer...
Bus left you waiting in the cold? Use your cell phone to track it down
(PhysOrg.com) -- It's a question heard at countless bus stops: "Have you seen the number 48 go by?" Cold, impatient bus riders stamp their feet, check their watches, and wonder...
Everglades Cleanup Threatened by Financial Crisis
The billion-plus-dollar Florida state plan to buy up vast sugarcane farms and repurpose the land to help restore the Everglades is in jeopardy, experts say.
Service reins in Twitter spammers
A service that targets Twitter users for marketing messages is reining in spammers as advertisers strive to take advantage of the popular micro-blogging network.
Obama orders US cybersecurity review
President Barack Obama announced a sweeping review of US cybersecurity to protect the government's information technology systems from security and economic threats.
Google Taking a Step Into Power Metering
Google will announce its entry into the small but growing business of “smart grid.”
Army Suspends Germ Research at Maryland Lab
Army officials discovered that some pathogens stored at the biodefense laboratory at Fort Detrick, Md., were not listed in a laboratory database.
F.D.A. Finds ‘Natural’ Diet Pills Spiked With Drugs
StarCaps, Sliminate and other products may be hazardous, but the F.D.A. cannot immediately remove them from store shelves.
Accidental wireless
Following a rollover automobile accident, driver and passengers are usually unable to call for help. So, unless the accident occurs on a busy road, rescue is unlikely to arrive in...
South African wine as green as Obama
South Africa's wine industry was ranked just one place down from US President Barack Obama when it comes to building public awareness of environmental issues thanks to a unique partnership...
Recipes for Health: Add Nuts to Your Diet With Sauces, Not Snacks
High in healthy fats and nutrients, nuts are a nutritionist’s dream. An almond-based romesco sauce brings out the best in vegetables and fish.
Toshiba Develops World's Highest-Bandwidth, Highest Density Non-volatile RAM
Toshiba Corporation today announced the prototype of a new FeRAM -- Ferroelectric Random Access Memory -- that redefines industry benchmarks for density and operating speed. The new chip realizes storage...
Atom-smasher relaunch delayed to end September: official
Europe's Big Bang atom-smasher will not now restart until the end of September, following a major breakdown that marred its multi-billion dollar launch one year earlier, researchers said Monday.
Free Google email synchs with mobile telephones
Google on Monday began synchronizing its free Web-based email service with smart phones using software licensed from arch-rival Microsoft.
Space agency head pleased with robotics funding
Canada's top astronaut Steve MacLean said Monday he was pleased with the government's contribution of $110 million towards robotics research in the federal budget, saying it would allow the Canadian...
El Salvador expats to create science council
Scientists from El Salvador currently living abroad have created a council to help the country push science and technology.
Linux mobile standard extends its reach
Telefonica, the largest mobile phone operator in the world, on Monday joined five other carriers in its commitment to begin selling mobile phones using the open, shareable software platform LiMo.
Does Facebook share too much information?
It's possible that you don't care whether your old college roommate thinks Ric Flair's birthday should be a national holiday. Maybe the fact that a co-worker adores a particular brand...
A False Scare Raises a Real Specter of Exploding Batteries
Most people don't see their cell phones as tiny time bombs, because they're not. But news of an exploding cell phone killing its owner in China has raised concerns once...
Alaskan sausage products are recalled
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall of approximately 872 pounds of Alaskan-made sausage products due to possible contamination.
Amazon says new Kindle to be slimmer, read aloud, out Feb. 24
(AP) -- Amazon.com Inc. is releasing a new, slimmer version of the Kindle, its electronic reading device, and it will have an exclusive release of a new book from...
Cows: What Can't They Do?
A company has developed an engine oil made from beef tallow, which is currently sold for two- and four-cycle engines and auto racing, but is pending approval for use in...
Canadians in certain regions pay more for healthy foods: report
Depending on where Canadians live, they may pay more than double to almost six times more for healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables or whole grains, according to...
N.L. nurses start strike vote
Newfoundland and Labrador nurses started a strike vote Monday after union officials said they received a note from the provincial government saying its position hadn't changed over the issue of...
Internship Program Seeks Qualified Science-Writing Candidates
Are you interested in a career in science-writing? Do you want to make a real, lasting difference in the fight against cancer? Do you want to gain practical...
Science Weekly: Love by numbers
Luisa Dillner, from the British Medical Journal, joins the pod to analyse the statistics behind relationships. That's the subject of her book Love By Numbers. In the newsjam, we discuss...