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Chomping Away At Diet Math
As if Mondays aren't bad enough, I found out today courtesy of my Wall Street Journal RSS feed that perhaps researchers have been mistaken in their calculations of calorie consumption...
Pakistan wants gas pipeline from Iran
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, April 5 (UPI) -- The energy relationship between Iran and Pakistan should not get in the way of ties with Washington, sources said in Islamabad.
Persily to Alaska: Think about natural gas
JUNEAU, Alaska, April 5 (UPI) -- Alaskan lawmakers need to stand together to make plans for a natural gas pipeline to the Lower 48 states a reality, the federal...
Finally - the iPad Launches
On Sale at Apple Stores Nationwide after Weeks of Hype and Frenzied Speculation on Whether Device Will Measure Up
Missing Link Discovered ... Again
We've had our first missing link of 2010. What, you ask? Was the missing link not discovered twice even last year? Well, yes, if you read the mainstream media it...
Speech Recognition for Cell Phones Comes of Age
For mobile devices, speech recognition is getting better thanks to crowd sourcing and advances in processor power.
Scanning app tracks allergies
Australian developers are working on an iPhone application that lets people with allergies scan barcodes to check their food is safe.
New York Denies Indian Point Plant a Water Permit
In a victory for environmentalists, the state ruled that the nuclear power plant violates the Clean Water Act.
Researcher modernizes US power grid
Although the US electric power industry is one of the greatest engineering marvels of the 20th century, aging technology and an increase in demand create problems for the electricity infrastructure...
Electric car launched in Ethiopia, despite frequent power shortages
An electric car is launched in Ethiopia despite the country's electricity shortages.
Japan unveils humanoid robot that laughs and smiles
Japanese researchers said Saturday they have developed a humanoid robot that can laugh and smile as it mimics a person's facial expressions.
Facebook snaps up photo sharing site Divvyshot
(AP) -- Facebook has acquired a startup called Divvyshot to create more ways for its 400 million users to share their photos online.
Google gets Episodic in fifth acquisition of year
(AP) -- Google is bringing in some extra help for its YouTube video service with the acquisition of another startup.
Video: U.S. Ups Airport Security
The U.S. ordered mandatory extra screening and pat downs for all travelers from 14 mostly Muslim nations with known terrorist ties, including Yemen, Nigeria and Pakistan. Bob Orr reports.
Web site by Stanford experts monitors app security
(AP) -- With Apple Inc.'s iPad rolling out this weekend, developers are scrambling to create new applications - or apps.
Former Pfizer Scientist Wins Whistle-Blower Lawsuit
A jury ruled that Pfizer violated laws protecting free speech and whistleblowers by retaliating against a worker who said she was sickened by a genetically engineered virus at the company.
Urologist Posts His Politics on His Florida Office Door
A Florida doctor affixed a note to his door saying that supporters of President Obama should seek medical help elsewhere.
Outdoor smoking bans
The research shows that secondhand smoke is unhealthful. But those conclusions are based on smoke-filled indoor environments. The consequences for outdoor settings are less clear. California legislators want to ban smoking at state...
Labrador man's curling software hits big time
Paul Smith, a teacher from Labrador City, will see his invention take to the global sports stage this weekend when the curling timer he programmed debuts at the men's world...
This Week in the Future, March 29-April 2, 2010
Believe it or not, there was more to this week's news from the future than iPad iPad iPad. Here are some of the stories from the rest of the world...
Internet link case to go before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case that will determine whether posting a link to someone else's web site constitutes defamation.
EBay makes a big play for fashion
(AP) -- EBay Inc. may be the biggest online clothing seller, but it's still known for selling other people's castoffs. Now it wants shoppers to think of it when...
Yale Robots Dance, Gesture and, Hopefully, Spark Interest in Science
(PhysOrg.com) -- There were robotic dinosaurs, a robot that danced and one that played rock-paper-scissors. But all of the robots on display at the robotics workshop at Johns Hopkins University...
Can Clever Hackers Target Smart Phones?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Smart phones are becoming a common part of everyday life. Millions of Americans are using these powerful devices whose impressive capabilities and features rival that of desktop computers...
Wind Energy: Training for the Future
Wyoming has been known as an energy exporter, from oil to natural gas to coal. The state is now booming with two other resources: wind energy and qualified technicians...
Strung along -- easing holiday traffic pain
This Easter, motorists will experience the familiar frustration of being stuck on a motorway in a stop-start traffic jam that eventually disperses with no apparent cause.
Russia's Lukoil targets Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 2 (UPI) -- Russia's largest oil company Lukoil will invest millions of dollars this year to exploit oil and gas reserves in Uzbekistan, officials said in...
Japan agrees to end cellphone SIM lock: report
Japan on Friday agreed to end restrictions on mobile telephone users switching operators or using an overseas network by changing the SIM memory card, a report said.