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Cosmic Log: Science in the Obama era
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The economy and foreign policy may be higher on President-elect Barack Obama's list, but science and technology issues are on the radar screen as well.
Bell sacks cellphone system access fee on Solo phones
Bell Canada is axing the system access fee on its Solo brand cellphones - with some caveats - to match similar moves by rivals Rogers and Telus.
1,000 Tags Reveal Mysteries Of Giant Bluefin Tuna
A 1,250-pound giant bluefin tuna caught in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada had the honor of being released with the 1000th electronic tracking tag placed on this depleted species...
VIDEO: Elephant Sends Text Messages
A high-tech collar on a farm-raiding elephant in Kenya sends text messages when he crosses a virtual fence. Rangers then rush to shoo him away—safeguarduing both the elephant and crops.
Numbers Game: NC State Research Gives New Look to Election Statistics
(PhysOrg.com) -- As the nation watched the results of the 2008 election roll in, political devotees were faced with a host of graphs and charts reflecting polling data from around...
Pulling plug on 'power walls' a smart move: anti-tobacco advocate
Anti-smoking advocates are delighted the Newfoundland and Labrador government is moving ahead with plans to ban large-scale displays of tobacco in convenience stores and other retail outlets.
Scientists discover Patagonian diesel that grows on trees
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Links of the Day
A scientist illuminates sneezes, and a bored octopus baffles staff, after the jump. Plus, can't make up your mind if you'll vote on the economy or national security? Try adding...
Nextar Announces Q4-MD Advanced GPS Navigation System
(PhysOrg.com) -- Nextar advanced Navigation System with MSN Direct Service (free for 12 months) will be available at all US retail stores in spring of 2009. The unit (Q4-MD) is...
Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies Awarded $8.6 Million NIH Grant
The Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies (CHESS) has been awarded a second grant from the National Cancer Institute, (NCI) a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to...
Tuning in to the virtues of virtual labs
(PhysOrg.com) -- The grid`s huge communication and computation capacities could let scientists gather data and run remote experiments anywhere in the world. European researchers have now mapped out how...
Google's growth makes privacy advocates wary
(AP) -- Perhaps the biggest threat to Google Inc.'s increasing dominance of Internet search and advertising is the rising fear, justified or not, that Google's broadening reach is giving...
FCC chairman cancels vote on telecom overhaul
(AP) -- The head of the Federal Communications Commission has canceled a controversial Election Day vote on a proposed overhaul of key elements of telecom regulation. Consumer advocates had...
Swiss website to plant trees to offset environmental impact
A Swiss website on Monday announced that it would plant up to 12,000 trees in the Amazon forest next year to offset the ecological impact brought about by its business.
Highest Voter Turnout Since 1908 Predicted in U.S.
High 2008 voter turnout is fueled in part by technological twists on old-fashioned campaigning techniques. But Americans also aren't as lax about voting as some may think.
Deregulating food inspection puts public at risk: union
The union representing government scientists is calling for an immediate freeze on the deregulation of food inspection.
Wistar Institute Named One of the "Best Places to Work" in Academia
The Scientist magazine named The Wistar Institute No. 11 on a list of "Best Places to Work in Academia," citing strengths in categories "management and policy" and "peers." The rankings,...
UCAR Signs Agreement to Manage NCAR
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research has signed an agreement with the National Science Foundation to continue management of NCAR. UCAR, a consortium of 73 universities, has managed the center...
Jolly Good-brand sausage products recalled
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced the recall of Jolly Good-brand ready-to-eat and raw sausage rolls due to a labeling...
China must use science and technology for development
China will use science and technology to promote economic and social development, says the country's premier Wen Jiabao.
FOR KIDS: Middle school science adventures
Curiosity brings kids to Washington, D.C. for national science competition
Good Code, Bad Computations: A Computer Security Gray Area
If you want to make sure your computer or server is not tricked into undertaking malicious or undesirable behavior, it's not enough to keep bad code out of the system....
DVR Fast-forwarding May Not Be Fatal To TV Advertising
With the advent of digital video recorders and products like TiVo, viewers can fast-forward past commercials while playing back their favorite shows. Researchers found that viewers can retain valuable brand...
Study: Candidates Really Do Keep Promises
Comparison of ads and legislative records shows candidates keep their word.
Arab world debuts its first science news website
The Arab world has launched its first science news website, with the aim of communicating researchers' work to the public.
Carefully designed home gets most energy from the sun
Turn off State Park Road into this community of up-scale beachfront houses and you can see what makes life in the Grandview section of Hampton, Va., so attractive.
Tech tools tap into Web for election info
After a campaign that seems like it will never end, it's finally time for the nation to pick a new president. And if you're a political junkie, or just an...
HP beefs up data centers while trimming electric use
Hewlett Packard on Monday rolled out new services aimed at trimming appetites of electricity-hungry data centers while beefing up the amount of computing power crammed inside.