Latest science news in Mathematics & Economics
New Wireless Standard Promises Ultra-Fast Media Applications
Rapid transfer of a high-definition movie from a PC to a cell phone -- plus a host of other media and data possibilities -- is approaching reality.
Microbes Fuel Energy Debate
Microbes may well be the answer to our global energy crisis. By fermenting biomass to produce biofuels, they offer a possible climate-friendly solution to the anticipated shortfall in fossil fuel...
Secrets Of Stradivarius' Unique Violin Sound Revealed, Professor Says
For centuries, violin makers have tried and failed to reproduce the pristine sound of Stradivarius and Guarneri violins, but after 33 years of work put into the project, one professor...
Death Sentences in Chinese Milk Case
A Chinese court sentenced two men to death and a top dairy company executive to life in prison for selling tainted milk products.
Google Earnings Top Expectations
For the last quarter of 2008, Google followed the example of Apple and IBM, reporting financial results that beat analyst estimates in grim economic environment.
Ontario spends $2.5M on green auto parts research
The Ontario government will provide $2.5 million to three companies that are working to invent new ways to make motor vehicle parts out of agricultural crops.
US experts call for rethink of trend to bar smokers from employment
The increasing trend for employers, particularly in the US, to bar smokers from applying for jobs or staying in post should be stopped, until the appropriateness of such policies has...
WineCrisp - new apple was more than 20 years in the making
A new, late-ripening apple named WineCrisp which carries the Vf gene for scab resistance was developed over the past 20 plus years through classical breeding techniques, not genetic engineering. License...
European Union wants to double cancer screenings
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- The European Union said Thursday that cancer screenings across the continent must double to meet minimum standards adopted by member states in...
Sask. urged to ban smoking in cars with kids
To protect children, Saskatchewan should follow Ontario's lead and ban smoking in cars, an anti-smoking advocate says.
Survey: Few people believed campaign rumors about Obama, McCain
About nine in 10 Americans heard the rumor that Barack Obama is a Muslim, making it possibly the most prevalent rumor of the 2008 presidential campaign, according to a nationwide...
Chinese rubber rush leads to 'ecological credit crunch'
China's profitable rubber industry is a boon for some rural communities, but the environmental costs could be much higher.
EU sidesteps Reach to ban paint stripping solvent
Dichloromethane-based paint strippers banned by EU legislation
Follow Obama's environmental lead: Green party leader
The Conservative government should take its cue from the new American president and build its stimulus plan around investments in green technology, Elizabeth May says.
Bloodhound SSC: Virtual tests begin on 1,000 mph car
Three months ago, a team of engineers unveiled their plans to build Bloodhound SSC, the first car designed to reach 1,000mph.
Microsoft Shows It Isn't Recession-Proof
Microsoft Corp. said it is cutting 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months, a sign of how badly even the biggest and richest companies are being stung by the recession.
Green Jobs Expected to Rise Under New Administration
Experts are predicting the market for green jobs to skyrocket.
Mac Turns 25 With Uncertain Future Ahead
Twenty-five years after the debut of the Macintosh, the product that is the soul of Apple is not necessarily its vehicle to the future.
Politics Can Influence Who Receives Coveted NIH Research Grants
Despite the general perception that biomedical research funding decisions are apolitical, Congressional members steer billions of dollars in research money from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to researchers and...
Japanese researchers envisage nicotine-free tobacco
Japanese researchers said Thursday they had identified a gene that transports nicotine through tobacco plants, a discovery that could pave the way to cigarettes free of the carcinogen.
Japanese security robot nets intruders
Japanese companies on Thursday unveiled a security robot that can be operated remotely by cellphone and launch a net to capture an intruder.
Bread and droppings: Pest control group warns of rat contamination
If you are about to bite into a sl
Scientists open doors with the power of the mind
A mock-up of a home controlled by the power of thought has been successfully piloted by a hospital in Italy, promising new levels of independence for the severely disabled.
Obama inauguration puts online video consumption into focus
Interactivity, timing and convenience are behind the mounting popularity of online video, experts say - a trend exemplified by web coverage of the U.S. presidential inauguration on Tuesday.
Everybody Loves SciKu
Brace yourself. Features Editor Nicole Dyer has hit her SciKu stride-- check out her latest piece of work and read amazing SciKu from our talented users (you might wanna sit...
Questions about Apple, Yahoo start at top
Last week brought tremendous change to two of technology's bellwether firms. But it had nothing to do with product launches or job losses, common headlines these days.
EBay 4Q profit and revenue fall amid recession
(AP) -- Quarterly earnings fell 31 percent at eBay Inc., indicating that its Internet auctions are being hurt by the recession just like traditional retail sales. The results, combined...
New Musical Instrument Drums Up YouTube Hit
A video of a new musical instrument created by a student has attracted over one million hits on the internet. The PhD student made the video to demonstrate the BeatBearing...