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Study: Search engines source of learning
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Pennsylvania State University researchers say they've discovered Internet search engine use is becoming part of the learning process.
Universities of Science and Technology
Most people believe that university is the cradle of science and technology. A lot of new universities have names like: "University of Science and...
Yahoo jumps on Twitter bandwagon to improve search
(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. is jumping on the Twitter bandwagon in its latest attempt to get people to use its Internet search engine more frequently.
Britain to require teaching of evolution
LONDON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The British government said Thursday that all state primary schools will be required to teach evolution as a science subject starting in September 2011.
Orangutans leaving Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The Great Ape Trust plans to move its orangutans from its flood-damaged facility in Des Moines, Iowa, to another city, officials said.
Letter: Stanley Ellis obituary
Brian MacDonald writes: I had the privilege of using Stanley Ellis (obituary, 14 November) a number of times as an expert witness when I was an investigator for HM Customs....
Microsoft Office 2010 beta ready to download
If you want to try out Microsoft Office 2010, the beta is available for anyone to download, the company announced at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference.
EPA calls for green chemistry nominations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a call Thursday for the 15th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award nominations.
Ontario to review flat-screen regulations
Ontario will consider revising its standards for flat-screen televisions now that California has moved to ban power-hungry sets from its store shelves.
Some Tasty Dish-brand snack tubs recalled
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of some Tasty Dish-brand candy snack tubs from Bed Bath & Beyond retail stores.
Spanish biotechnology should focus on food and plant sectors to be more competitive
Spain and Latin American countries have an opportunity to take the lead in two small biotechnology sectors. Researchers from the University of Valencia (UV), working together with the IDICHUS Foundation,...
Judge rejects AT&T's bid to pull Verizon ads
(AP) -- A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request by AT&T Inc. to force competitor Verizon Wireless to pull its "There's a Map for That" commercials.
FDA issues 22 Internet warning letters
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has issued warnings to 22 operators of Web sites about the illegal sale of unapproved or...
Alberta easing paramedic witness rules
Calgary police are applauding a provincial bill that would allow paramedics and other emergency personnel to disclose patient information.
Canadian health care spending to top $180B in 2009
Health care spending in Canada is expected to reach $193.1 billion this year, up more than five per cent from last year, according to a report released on Thursday.
New antioxidant compounds have been identified in foods such as olive oil, honey and nuts
Scientists at the University of Granada have identified and characterized for the first time different antioxidant compounds from foods such as olive oil, honey, walnuts and a medicinal herb...
The case for a complete DNA database | Gavin Phillipson
At the moment, the arbitrary process of adding to the database breeds injustice. Perhaps we owe it to society to all be includedThe national DNA database is once again being hotly debated. The...
MPs fight internet suicide predators
The House of Commons voted unanimously in favour of a motion Wednesday that could change how the Criminal Code deals with people who counsel others over the internet to commit...
Rural data collection boosted by mobile tech
A new data kit for mobile phones allows users to quickly collect, analyse and transmit a wide variety of data in infrastructure-poor areas.
World's first album of Twitter music available now
For the first time, you can now download an album of digital music written exclusively for Twitter.
Computer glitch disrupts U.S. flights
Travellers in the U.S. were scrambling to sort out airport departures and connections after a computer glitch led to the cancellation and delay of many flights.
Building the smart home wirelessly
Like the paperless office, the smart home has been a long time coming, but a report published in the International Journal of Internet Protocol Technology, suggests that radio tags coupled...
Sask. economy shrinking, mid-year report says
For days, the Saskatchewan government has been forecasting bad news in its mid-year financial update, and on Thursday the public found out just how bad.
Wildfire smoke patterns to be analyzed
BALTIMORE, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of Maryland say they will use a cluster of IBM computers to analyze wildfire smoke patterns to provide real-time assessments.
Poll: Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits
(AP) -- Most Americans want Congress to deal with malpractice lawsuits driving up the cost of medical care, says an Associated Press poll.
Semiconductor giant Infineon upgrades outlook
German semi-conductor maker Infineon on Thursday upgraded its turnover and profits forecast over the next 12 months because of higher demand from the auto industry and cost cuts.
AOL to cut a third of staff
(AP) -- AOL Inc., the struggling Internet company, is asking for 2,500 volunteers to accept buyouts, looking to cut its work force by at least a third as it prepares...
NIEHS Awards Recovery Act Funds to Focus More Research on Health and Safety of Nanomaterials
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, is increasing its investment in understanding the potential health, safety and environmental issues related to...