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YouTube starts renting movies online in U.S.
Google Inc.'s YouTube is joining the likes of Apple, Amazon.com and Netflix with a new online movie rental service in the United States.
Researchers develop new bushfire warning device
A new, low-cost bushfire detection and monitoring system is being developed by University of Adelaide researchers using mobile communications technology...
Supercomputer Flexibility Increased by Virtualized Operating System
New work on Sandia National Laboratories' Red Storm supercomputer -- the 17th fastest in the world -- is helping to make supercomputers more accessible, in effect removing them from the...
Kindle beefs up for what Apple has in store
Amazon on Thursday further bolstered the defenses of its popular Kindle electronic readers in apparent anticipation of Apple unveiling a hot new tablet computer next week.
Two worlds of Drug Consumption in Late Modern Societies
Europeans belong to the largest consumers of illicit drugs, absorbing about one fifth of the global heroin, cocaine and cannabis supply, as well as one third of ecstasy production (UNODC...
Quebec researchers solve isotope shortage
Researchers at Sherbrooke University Hospital Centre say they have found a solution to Canada's medical isotope shortage.
Chemist named new CNRS head
Chemical engineer Alain Fuchs has been named the new president of the CNRS, France’s massive government funded research organisation
Can distractions really enhance motor performance?
Texting while driving seems to score pretty high up there on the "I really shouldn't be doing this right now" list. A recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute...
Global IT spending to rise nearly 5 pct in 2010: Gartner
Spending on information technology worldwide will grow nearly five percent in 2010 as an upturn in the global economy prompts companies to spend more, a consultancy said Thursday.
Top court to rule on B.C. mine environment review
A Supreme Court of Canada decision expected Thursday will help determine the future of a B.C. mine, and could have far-reaching impact on large prospective developments across Canada.
SKorea's Hynix swings to profit as chip industry recovers
South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor said Thursday it swung to a net profit in the fourth quarter, following a loss in the period the year earlier, in a further sign that...
Japan's NTT DoCoMo to launch Xperia smart phone
Japan's top mobile phone operator NTT DoCoMo Inc. Thursday said it will launch Sony Ericsson's Xperia smart phone in April, in a direct challenge to heavyweight Apple's iPhone handsets.
Guilty Plea in Sale of Products With Steroids
VMG Global, a California sports nutrition company, admitted in federal court that it illegally put steroids in its dietary supplements.
Opinion: Modern biotech can help with weeding
Weeding, which causes problems for women in developing countries, can benefit from modern biotechnology, says Jonathan Gressel.
Apple may replace Google with Bing on iPhone: report
Apple is in talks with Microsoft to make Bing the default search engine on the iPhone instead of Google, BusinessWeek magazine reported on Wednesday.
SD panel OKs tax break for small energy projects
(AP) -- Property tax breaks will be awarded for investments in small renewable energy projects, a South Dakota legislative committee decided Wednesday, despite concerns that the exemptions would result...
FCC closes Loophole in Cable Access Rules
Ruling Could Prove to be Boon for Sports Fans Prevented from Viewing Home Games
Can The NY Times Pay Wall Work?
The Newspaper Tried This Once Before But this Era May be More Propitious
Minor air traffic delays add up to big costs
On average, economic impact exceeds that of hurricanes
Space concepts vie for position
The competition to find the next great European space mission sees three ideas move to the front of the field.
Tetris passes 100 million paid mobile downloads
(AP) -- Tetris is the best-selling mobile game of all time, with more than 100 million paid downloads on cell phones around the world.
Microsoft backs AT&T, sues TiVo over TV technology
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. is backing AT&T Inc. in a patent lawsuit filed by TiVo Inc. against the phone company. Microsoft's tactic: Filing a lawsuit of its own against...
EBay 4Q profit jumps with Skype sale
(AP) -- EBay Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit more than tripled, largely because of the sale of its Skype telecommunications business.
Democrats Regroup on Health After Losing Seat
Senate Democrats prepared to meet on Wednesday to consider the fate of the bill now that Scott Brown’s Senate win has cost them their razor-thin advantage.
US Army Launches New Social Media Site
milBook aims to be a safe and convenient place for Army personnel to discuss sensitive topics and connect with friends.
Alberta health act proposed by government committee
A provincial advisory committee is recommending that Alberta have its own legislation governing how its health care system operates, a reform it says would work within the Canada Health Act.
YouTube to stream IPL cricket live: Google
Google announced Wednesday its videosharing website YouTube will stream all Indian Premier League cricket matches live in a deal that highlights the Internet giant's broadcasting ambitions.
Vidéotron adding 600 jobs in 2010
Vidéotron, the cable and internet arm of publishing giant Quebecor, plans to create 600 new jobs in 2010 as it rolls out its new wireless phone network.