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U.S. broadcasters oppose move to free 'white space' airwaves
U.S. broadcasters have blasted the country's regulators for favouring a plan that could open up unused airwaves for wireless internet services.
Software boosts airport security
Scientists have developed software that is helping airports around the world, by predicting how baggage handling systems would cope with changes to security.
Feature: Is kangaroo really a more sustainable choice?
A number of prominent experts and environmental groups have recently endorsed the kangaroo industry. So, exactly why is eating kangaroo 'good for you AND good for the environment,' as the...
Who's 'Joe the plumber?': ask Google
Google's search engine was clogged with requests Thursday for information about "Joe the plumber," an obscure handyman from Ohio flushed into the limelight during the latest US presidential debate.
Sandia Aids Cleanup of Iraqi Nuclear Facilities, Rad Waste
Sandia scientists are helping train Iraqi scientists and technicians to clean up radioactively contaminated sites and safely dispose of the radioactive wastes as part of the Iraqi Nuclear Facility Dismantlement...
Alberta delivers good news for midwives, expectant mothers
After public pressure, the Alberta government announced it will cover the costs for expectant mothers who choose to deliver their babies using a midwife.
China's Space Capability Could Surpass United States, Panel Warns
Experts say China's space capabilities could surpass U.S. technology.
South Africa invests in clean technology
The clean technology sector in Africa has a new source of funding with the launch of the Evolution One investment fund in South Africa.
FDA creates drug information Web site
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has created a Web site to provide consumers and professionals with information about prescription drugs.
EPA tightens health standard for airborne lead
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency is setting a new health standard for lead to slash the amount of the toxic metal in the nation's...
Mathematicians Put Forward Model For Studying Submarine Avalanches And Tsunamis
A team of Andalucian and French scientists has put forward a mathematical model that enables submarine avalanches and certain types of tsunamis to be studied using equations, according to a...
Johnson & Johnson Posts Strong Results
The company posted higher third-quarter sales and earnings despite generic competition for certain medications and it raised its guidance for the year.
No end in sight for Microsoft-Google war
It's no secret that Microsoft Corp. and Google Inc. have been engaged in a war for the hearts and minds of the average Internet user, with both companies taking different...
Cisco, Tata open public video conferencing rooms: company
US networking giant Cisco and India's Tata Communications, in a move targeting businesses hoping to save money on travel, opened public video conferencing rooms around the globe on Wednesday, Cisco...
Answers to the food crisis
Three essays, published by the International Food Policy Research Institute, offer perspectives on the global food crisis.
GM crops deserve more reasoned debate
Debates around the potential benefits of GM crops for developing countries must be reasoned and evidence-based, says Albert Weale.
Google's First Step Into Phone Market
CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid has test driven the first cell phone made with Google's own operating system. The verdict; a commendable first effort, but it's not quite ready...
Getting the measure of you: how does biometrics work?
Biometrics is becoming more accurate as the government prepares to launch its ID scheme; the main obstacle is winning acceptance
Type e-mails in landscape mode on iPhone or iPod touch
For all of the great features found on Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch, one of the big annoyances is that when you are writing an e-mail you can't turn the...
All-in-one PC is TV, media center and touchable
A single computer can replace several consumer electronic products. A computer can replace a television set, stereo system, telephone and of course still offer everything you get with a computer...
Flat-panel TV prices set to dive, analysts say
(AP) -- A combination of weak consumer spending and a peak in manufacturing capacity will push prices for flat-panel TVs down to unprecedented lows this holiday season, according to...
AT&T seeks to make more non-phone gadgets wireless
(AP) -- Latching on to a trend in the wireless industry, AT&T Inc. said Wednesday it has started an initiative to encourage manufacturers to create more non-phone gadgets that...
NVIDIA Introduces New Integrated GeForce 9400M GPU
Demand for better visual computing performance continues to grow as more and more applications tap the massively parallel processing power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for more than just...
Using math model, NJIT professor names MVP and Cy Young award contenders
NJIT's Bruce Bukiet, a mathematician who has applied mathematical modeling techniques to elucidate the dynamics of run scoring in baseball, is now applying his methods to ascertain the players most...
Microsoft attempts to sour Apple's laptop launch
(AP) -- Tactics reminiscent of a close presidential race seem to be popping up in Microsoft Corp.'s rivalry with Apple Inc.
Palin says N.H. reminds her of home
DOVER, N.H., Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Republican Party vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, campaigning Wednesday in New Hampshire, said the state reminds her a lot of Alaska.
CRTC to review new media broadcasting in February
Canada's broadcast regulator has scheduled hearings for February to determine whether broadcasting over the internet should be subject to federal regulations.
University of Maryland Launches Online Media Toolkit Focused on Climate Change
The University of Maryland, one of the country's leading climate change research institutions, has launched a new Web site, Research at Maryland - Climate Change - - a media toolkit...