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Apple allows rival browser on iPhone
Apple has approved the Open Mini mobile browser for the iPhone and iPod touch, making it the first independent browser to get on the devices.
World Cup final at Soccer City among 25 3-D games
(AP) -- The World Cup final at Soccer City in Johannesburg will be among 25 matches at this year's tournament broadcast in 3-D.
Vietnam: We Didn't Hack Google
Vietnam Denies Google's Accusations About Hacking Computers Of Political Foes
Middle-aged Americans report more mobility-related disabilities
The proportion of older middle-aged Americans who report disabilities related to mobility increased significantly from 1997 to 2007, in contrast to the disability decline that has been found among Americans...
Groundbreaking cyber espionage report released; Identifies Dalai Lama as target
Information security experts have released a report documenting a complex ecosystem of cyber espionage that systematically targeted and compromised computer systems in India, the Offices of the Dalai Lama, the...
Computer program allows car to stay in its lane without human control
Researchers have created a computer program that allows a car to stay in its lane without human control, opening the door to the development of new automobile safety features and...
Business software maker CA to cut 1,000 jobs
(AP) -- Business software company CA Inc. said Tuesday that it's cutting 1,000 jobs - or about 8 percent of its work force - and consolidating offices as part of...
Bangladesh adopts green brick making
DHAKA, Bangladesh, April 6 (UPI) -- In an effort to reduce greenhouse gases, Bangladesh has adopted smokeless brick-making technology introduced by the U.N. Development Program.
'Strong results' in Brazil, Anadarko says
HOUSTON, April 6 (UPI) -- U.S. explorer Anadarko Petroleum Corp. announced Tuesday it posted "very strong results" in its latest test wells in the deep waters of Brazil.
New Delhi courts oil and gas majors
NEW YORK, April 6 (UPI) -- U.S. supermajor Exxon Mobil and others are showing interest in examining the resource potential in India, the India petroleum minister said in New...
Decouple gas prices from oil, Iran says
TEHRAN, April 6 (UPI) -- The price of natural gas should be decoupled from crude oil prices, said top Iranian energy officials ahead of a major gas conference in...
India's Reliance backs away from Iran
NEW DELHI, April 6 (UPI) -- Indian oil conglomerate Reliance Industries announced its decision to abandon a contract to import oil from Iran as Western economic pressure mounts.
Pentagon falling short on climate issues?
WASHINGTON, April 6 (UPI) -- A U.S. military report from 2010 recognizes climate change as a security threat, though it does little to tackle real challenges, a policy review...
Ecuador case fraudulent, Chevron says
SAN RAMON, Calif., April 6 (UPI) -- Lawyers representing Ecuador in an environmental case submitted fraudulent reports regarding oil contamination in the Amazon, Chevron claims.
Who should a scientist vote for? | Adam Rutherford
I once voted Labour twice. But despite its decent record on science, I can't do so againI come from a Labour family, and have selected them every time I've been eligible to...
Internet spy ring uncovered
Canadian researchers have helped uncover an internet spy network that was used to steal data on India's missile systems, private correspondence of the Dalai Lama and Canadian visa applications.
Energy Star program is under fire
The Energy Star program may be overhauled in the wake of a scathing government report that found the certification process vulnerable to fraud and abuse, calling into doubt the worthiness...
Researchers say Twitter algorithm can predict movie profits
Want to know how "Clash of the Titans" will fare at the box office this weekend? Check Twitter.
Haptic solution for modelling industrial designs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Industrial design modelling, used to make prototypes of home appliances or mock-ups of car parts, could soon make the leap from the world of plaster, plastic and sticky...
Killer trans fats may be listed
Food experts are debating whether listing cholesterol-increasing trans fats on our food labels should be compulsory.
The Unscientists 2010 Awards
The Unscientists 2010 awards Shamelessly stealing the Festival Of Idiots central theme and with no proper credit given to its originator, The Rugbyologist, the Chatter Box proudly announces The Unscientists 2010...
Yelp to show reviews it automatically filters
(AP) -- Yelp, seeking to combat allegations that the online reviews site manipulates its users' feedback on local businesses, will now let visitors see the items that had been...
For Inspection Help, Restaurateurs Turn to Consultants
A largely unregulated cottage industry of consultants has evolved to help restaurant owners deal with the byzantine inspection process of the city’s health department.
Big City: Registering to Donate Organs Can Be Off-Putting
Joining New York State’s organ donor registry requires a mail-in form and can prompt graphic images.
Spying on Computer Spies and Tracing Data Theft to China
Computer security researchers have monitored a spying operation while the China-based intruders pilfered classified and restricted documents from the highest levels of the Indian Defense Ministry.
Utilities Sue U.S. to Halt Nuclear Waste Fees
Sixteen utilities and a trade group no longer want to pay fees, saying that the government lacks a disposal plan.
Microsoft to unveil new cellphones next week
Microsoft plans to unveil a new line of cellphones next week with social-networking capabilities aimed at young consumers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Shortened links may not be as malicious as thought
(AP) -- Link-shortening services such as TinyURL seem ideal for criminals because they can disguise the names of malicious sites. Yet on Twitter - one of the most popular...