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Silicon Valley favorite Obama releases technology video
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, already the favorite of Silicon Valley, has released a last-minute campaign video outlining his views on technology.
Harnessing Network Anarchy For The Common Good
Anarchy may be the bane of political conservatives, but on the internet it is the essence of the information superhighway.
How will I die?
More people have walked on the moon than have had full genome sequencing, But Richard Powers was determined to take that giant leap. All he needed was a wad of...
When the Right Look Trumps the Right Stuff
A pretty face may sway voters more when the candidate is a woman
Cyberinfrastructure Tools Improve Remote Use of Scientific Instruments
Ohio's academic and industrial researchers now can share some of the state's most valuable and expensive scientific instruments via the Internet, via cyberinfrastructure tools developed by engineers and researchers at...
Electronic Arts cutting jobs
Software maker Electronics Arts Inc., which was several offices in Canada, plans to cut about six per cent of its workforce.
Canadian sets distance record in solar car
Toronto native Marcelo da Luz has set a new world distance record by zig-zagging across Canada in his solar-powered car.
World's Most Innovative Nations: Where New Technologies And Products Take-off
Researchers have completed a study revealing the world's most innovative nations, based on the time it takes for new products to "takeoff." The report is among the largest of its...
Opinion: Net Energy Analysis - what are we really using?
We need to fire up the experts to follow the energy trail across the economy to work out where and how much energy is being spent, writes John Barker.
Nations that launch: Where new technologies and products take-off
A new study published in the September/October issue of the journal Marketing Science reveals the world's most innovative countries, with Japan and the Nordic countries earning top spots and...
Eighth-grade ISAT standards not aligned with high school demands, college readiness
(PhysOrg.com) -- Students who just meet Illinois testing standards in eighth grade have virtually no chance of scoring a 20 or above on the ACT, according to a study released...
Japan's NTT DoCoMo aims to offer custom mobile phone videos
Top Japanese mobile phone carrier NTT DoCoMo Inc. on Friday promised to offer improved videos and custom services, seeking to boost profits as it faces intense competition in the saturated...
Student drives shoppers up wall with hot gadget
(PhysOrg.com) -- An enterprising student from The University of Manchester is set to drive Christmas shoppers up the wall with a new must-have gadget.
Quantum Computers? Internet Security Code Of The Future Cracked
Computer science experts have managed to crack the so-called McEliece encryption system. This system is a candidate for the security of Internet traffic in the age of the quantum computer...
A Fairer Rate For The Food On Your Plate
Rising food prices means research is needed on how those in the supply chain can be paid fairly.
Federal program aims to get students to eat fruits and veggies
Fifth-graders in Santa Monica were eager to try different kinds of produce from a local farmers market. Participants call the program a success, and funding continues to expand. ...
Innovative surgery by MSU veterinarian provides new lease on life to dogs
Only six months after undergoing a unique and innovative surgery at Michigan State University, Jake - part dog and now part machine - spends his time working out...
Sweet solution for on-card reagent storage
Storing dry reagents on microfluidic cards could lead to easier disease diagnosis in the developing world
Intel warns economic crisis may hurt business
Intel Corp. warned on Friday that the economic slowdown may hurt its business but the world's biggest computer chipmaker maintained its fourth-quarter revenue projections.
Amazon.ca launches consumer electronics online shop
Amazon.ca on Friday widened its inventory to include electronics in a bid to lure consumers frustrated with big-box stores and busy malls.
'Opt out' system could solve donor organ shortage, says researcher
A system of presumed consent for organ donation - where people have to opt out of donating their organs when they die - is the best way to tackle a...
Banks, telcos to decide on wallet-phones
The potentially lucrative business of mobile phone wallets is waiting for banks and telecom operators to agree on each one's role and possible revenue flow in the future.
Huntsman-Hexion Deal Off Again
Banks that were to finance merger deal won't provide loans to make it happen
University of Essex serves up Halloween treat for Russell T Davies
Members of the University's Department of Computing and Electronic Systems have made a robotic Dalek pumpkin to impress Russell T Davies. The writer of BBC's popular TV series Dr Who...
Hair today, gone tomorrow: Tracking hair loss and growth
CSIRO has developed maths-based imaging technology to measure hair on different parts of the human body. CSIRO's Biotech Imaging team, who specialise in developing software to analyse images automatically, worked...
The Real (and Frightening) Ghosts of the World
We, in Western culture, should think twice about how we fool with the image of a ghost.
P.E.I. pharmacists to be able to prescribe
Prince Edward Island pharmacists will soon be given the authority to write prescriptions for their customers.
MySpace poll shows Internet generation favors Barack Obama
Internet-age users overwhelmingly back Barack Obama for US president, according to a poll at at the world's largest social networking website, MySpace said Thursday.