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New Orleans Gears Up for Possible Hurricane Gustav Hit
As tropical storm Gustav gains strength in the Caribbean, emergency management personnel who learned from Hurricane Katrina three years ago are already preparing for possible landfall.
"Tongue Computing" May Help The Disabled
The tireless tongue already controls taste and speech, helps kiss and swallow and fights germs. Now scientists hope to add one more ability to the mouthy muscle, and turn it...
A new biopesticide for the organic food boom
With the boom in consumption of organic foods creating a pressing need for natural insecticides and herbicides that can be used on crops certified as "organic," biopesticide pioneer Pam G....
Small Packages Trick People to Eat More
If you think buying junk food in small packages will help you eat less, look out.
Best-laid Plans: Media Beat Obama to the Punch
Democratic presidential candidate got scooped by media on VP announcement.
In Rural New York, Windmills Can Bring Whiff of Corruption
The wind industry has arrived in force in upstate New York, but some residents say the companies have brought with them an epidemic of corruption and intimidation.
Court Rejects E.P.A. Limits on Emissions Rules
The federal appeals court ruling is the most recent in a series of judicial setbacks to the Bush administration’s efforts to reshape federal policies under the Clean Air Act.
Can a troubled economy actually improve public health?
It may seem counterintuitive, but a recession can lead to healthier populations when people decide to cut down on risky behavior. ...
Tibet album triggers iTunes firewall in China
Access to Apple's iTunes online music store in China appears to be blocked and the reason may be a Tibet-themed album created by an activist. Users in China say they've been...
Low cost Internet phone revolution beckons for India
Battle lines are being drawn after India's telecoms regulator called for full-blown telephone services via the Internet, paving the way for another fall in the nation's already cheap call rates.
Student study unmasks sushi scandal in New York
A fourth of the fish for sale in New York City markets and sushi restaurants is mislabeled, a study launched by two high school students has found.
Is It Possible To Teach Experience? European Researchers Say Yes
Business veterans claim you cannot teach ‘experience’, but European researchers say you can. The team developed software that helps players acquire real-life skills and realistic experiences through game playing. But...
Battling bureaucracy with maths
In committees, work expands to fill the time available while growth brings inefficiency. It's worth trying to figure out why, says Philip Ball.
Sellers squawk as eBay evolves to combat rivals
Flocks of eBay sellers were squawking as the pioneering online auction website continued "bold changes" aimed at wrenching market share from Internet retail giant Amazon.
Action research helps people make positive changes
Certain kinds of research can help improve social problems, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. Participatory action research is the subject of the study by...
Low-income? No car? Expect to pay more for groceries
Households located in poor neighborhoods pay more for the same items than people living in wealthy ones, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Identity thieves cashing in on Canadians' info online, police warn
Criminal organizations are cashing in on lucrative but low-risk identity theft as Canadians increasingly put personal information in the public realm, law enforcement agencies warned Friday.
'Phoney' queues used to spur Polish iPhone launch
Poland's biggest telecoms operator, Telekomunikacja Polska, acknowledged Friday that it had paid young, hip-looking film extras to stand in queues for the national launch of Apple's iPhone.
Western Transportation Institute to study drowsy and distracted teen driving
Over the next year, researchers at Montana State University's Western Transportation Institute will use state-of-the-art video cameras to help teenage drivers stay safe on the state's rural roads.
New Algorithm Significantly Boosts Routing Efficiency Of Networks
A time-and-money-saving question shared by commuters in their cars and networks sharing ever-changing Internet resources is: "What's the best way to get from here to there?"
South Africa research initiative suffers funding setback
A South African initiative to boost research positions has hit problems after the Science and Technology Department failed to secure funding.
A presidential science test for Obama and McCain
Stem cells, evolution, climate change -- some talking points for the candidates. ...
Internet provider's usage cap raises questions
(AP) -- Three months ago, Guy Distaffen switched Internet providers, lured from his cable company to his phone company by a year of free service on a two-year contract....
Innovation network created in South America
Representatives of five South American countries have created a network of technological innovation centres to increase regional competitiveness.
Economist Hedges Bets on Wildfires in California
Many think letting a fire destroy many homes hurts the welfare of Californians and dampens the economy. But how do we save people, homes, and firefighters?
FDA Calls BPA Safe
Agency's assessment of bisphenol A is hailed by industry, challenged by activists
Invista Sues Rhodia, DuPont
Firms are trying to steal adiponitrile technology, Invista claims
Yahoo mixes old and new in Internet-age news service
Yahoo is building an Internet-age news service, leveraging its global audience of a half-billion people to win exclusive interviews with world leaders.