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Canada contributes $16M to gain foothold in European space plan
Canada's space agency is hoping a relatively small investment in the next European space budget will reap big rewards down the road as it tries to navigate a new direction...
Developing a neighbourhood watch for the Internet
Internet network performance problems are not only annoying to users - they are costly to businesses and network operators. But since the Internet has no built-in monitoring system, network problems...
Dig this: RoboClam
The simple razor clam has inspired a new MIT robot that could lead to a "smart" anchor that burrows through the ocean floor. The RoboClam is being developed to explore...
Opinion: Ocean power reaching a fork in the road
Ocean power technologies will soon be ready for commercialisation, but funding will decide whether they're part of our sustainable future or end up on the scrap heap, writes Tom Deniss.
Study Reveals Smoking's Effect On Nurses' Health, Death Rates
A new UCLA School of Nursing study is the first to reveal the devastating consequences of smoking on the nursing profession. The findings describe smoking trends among nurses and emphasize...
Study: Drastic healthcare reform unlikely
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- History, tradition and politics are likely to prevent the overhaul of healthcare systems in 21 countries, including the United States, research indicates.
Expect More 'Cyber Monday' Promotions This Year
More online retailers are planning on participating in special promotions for online shopping.
Another language blog
My favorite language blog remains language log. But I recently learned of another one that is worth reading. read more
76 percent of American middle-class households not financially secure
As the economy continues to reel, a new report finds that 4 million American households lost economic security between 2000 and 2006, and that a majority of America's middle class...
Quebec video-game makers thrive in economic crisis
Quebec's dynamic video-game industry is still expanding and will likely be hiring hundreds of new workers in coming years, despite the recent economic downturn.
Expert says layoffs could worsen economic woes
Widespread layoffs that stem corporate financial losses but leave workers out in the cold would deepen the looming recession that sparked them, a University of Illinois labor expert warns.
U.S. Army forms unit to enlist video games
The U.S. Army has created a unit to find and procure video games and systems for use in the training of soldiers.
Report: Feds ignoring Rocky Flats data
DENVER, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. officials aren't acting on information to help Rocky Flats nuclear power plant employees exposed to radiation, a scientist said.
MIT Students win Rhodes Scholarships
Two MIT students, Matt Gethers and Alia Whitney-Johnson, have won prestigious Rhodes Scholarships to study next year at Oxford University in Britain.
Poll: Which crazy green technology is worth a $10m prize?
The X-Prize Foundation is asking web users to vote online for one of three ideas that would form the basis of a $10m prize to find technological solutions to reduce...
NFL Thinks Beyond HD, Tinkers With 3-D
Next week the National Football League is broadcasting live in 3-D a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders to theaters in Los Angeles, New York, and...
New tobacco product alarms some health officials
(AP) -- They're discreet, flavorful and come in cute tin boxes with names like "frost" and "spice." And the folks who created Joe Camel are hoping Camel Snus will...
Foldable phone opens into large OLED screen
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new cell phone developed by Samsung opens like a book to reveal a larger OLED screen, essentially turning the phone into a portable media player. Samsung recently...
Random House Increases Slate Of E-Books
With e-book sales exploding in an otherwise sleepy market, Random House announced that it was making thousands of additional books available in digital form, including novels by John Updike and...
Fuel From Food? The Feast Is Over
Rising food prices have slowed the momentum of biofuels, prompting scientists to search for alternatives that won't tap the world's food crops.
Health Study In Northern Uganda Calls For Improved Services For Internally Displaced Persons
There are over 1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Uganda due to the 20-year conflict waged between a rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army, and the central government.
Europe's Manned Space Plans Could Affect Italian Facility
The large Thales Alenia Space Italy plant here is looking to two events in the coming weeks.
Recognition for autism run
P.E.I. runner Alex Bain has been named one of Canada's most inspirational runners by iRun magazine.
Africa Analysis: Federal or regional science policy?
Last year's row between two pan-African policy bodies is feeding a split between regional and federal approaches to science, says Linda Nordling.
Tokyo University, convenience store company partner in CO2 credit program
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry of Japan last week held a meeting to explain details of a test run of its carbon credit trading scheme, for which the government...
Behind spacesuit technology stands astronaut's ‘leap of faith'
This is a story about a man and his suit. His $12 million suit - the most complex wardrobe known to man. David Wolf was 8 years old when he...
Hands-off hackers: Crooks opt for surgical strikes
(AP) -- Internet criminals have been getting more "professional" for years, trying to run their businesses like Big Business to get better and more profitable at selling stolen data...
Proposed merger of California healthcare union locals draws intense protest
SEIU aims to create one massive local representing the entire state, saying it will give all members a bigger voice. Leaders of one local are waging a sophisticated opposition campaign. ...