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Think small on new year's resolutions
Millions of people fail to fulfil their new year's resolutions because of a faulty approach, suggests a new study.
Kiev gives assurances on oil transport
KIEV, Ukraine, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Ukraine has the infrastructure in place to ensure the secure transport of crude oil to Eastern European states, a top Ukrainian adviser said.
Computer sci environment may repel women
SEATTLE, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The stereotype of computer scientists as nerds who stay up at night coding and have no social life may drive women from the field,...
Couples are better able to cope with health shocks than singles, study finds
Marital status plays a significant role in how individuals cope economically with disability and health shocks, according to new research.
Consumer groups try to block Google purchase of AdMob
Two consumer groups urged the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday to block Internet search and advertising giant Google's proposed purchase of mobile advertising company AdMob.
Putin claims strategic victory in ESPO
KOZMINO, Russia, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- The launch of the East Siberia-Pacific Ocean pipeline is a strategic victory as it solidifies a Russian presence in the Asian market, the...
Arab states hold half of world's oil
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Proven oil reserves in Arab countries topped 672 billion barrels in 2008, making up 57.7 percent of the world's total...
Indian sand Santa sculptures spread green message
Well-known Indian sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik creates 100 Santa Clauses on a beach in the tourist town of Puri.
Golden ratio shows maths and art come from the same place in our minds
The beauty of the golden ratio, surely, lies in the discovery of harmony in imbalance – that is, it's not a symmetrical division, it's not 1+1, but a bit more interesting and...
Why golden ratio pleases the eye: US academic says he knows art secret
Many artists have proportioned work in shapes that facilitate scanning of images to brain, says professorFrom Leonardo da Vinci to Le Corbusier, the golden ratio is believed to have guided artists and architects...
H1N1 the top story of 2009: survey
Seventy per cent of editors and news directors from across Canada have voted the H1N1 flu virus as the No. 1 Canadian news story of the year.
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Taiwan notebook maker Inventec plans China plant
Taiwan's Inventec Corp, the world's fourth largest contract notebook computer maker, said Monday it will spend 800 million US dollars to build a plant in southwestern China.
Researchers find clues to why some continue to eat when full
The premise that hunger makes food look more appealing is a widely held belief - just ask those who cruise grocery store aisles on an empty stomach, only to go...
Orchids' sexual trickery explained: Leads to more efficient pollinating system
A new study reveals the reason why orchids use sexual trickery to lure insect pollinators. The study finds that sexual deception in orchids leads to a more efficient pollinating system.
Science Weekly podcast: The battle between flora and fauna; and how to eat like an astronaut
Prof Sue Hartley comes into the studio to discuss the battle between flora and flora. Sue is an ecologist at the University of Sussex specialising in the study of plant-animal...
Cell phone mania forces scramble for more airwaves
(AP) -- Wireless devices such as Apple's iPhone are transforming the way we go online, making it possible to look up driving directions, find the nearest coffee shop and...
Expert: PETN a dangerous terrorist weapon
LONDON, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- An explosives expert in London says PETN, or pentaerythritol trinitrate, is an ideal explosive for terrorists because it is powerful and hard to detect.
Curtain falling on 'Digital Decade'
While it got off to a rocky start with the overhyped Y2K bug and dotcom bubble, the era dubbed the "Digital Decade" by Microsoft's Bill Gates has turned out to...
Amazon Christmas day e-book sales beat print sales
On Christmas Day customers bought more electronic books than hard-copy books on Internet retail giant Amazon.com, the company said in a statement Saturday.
Structured reporting software creates less complete and accurate radiology reports than free text
As many software companies work to create programs that will give uniform structure to the way radiological test results are reported, a new study shows that such a system does...
The God Gene
A Times science writer argues that religion is a machine for manufacturing social solidarity.
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China bloggers fined for defamation: report
Two Chinese bloggers were ordered to pay about 290,000 yuan (42,478 dollars) in compensation to the widow of film director Xie Jin for claiming he died in the arms of...
Scientists aim for musical impact
Scientists are turning to music to put across their messages: whether informing the public or campaigning. The BBC's Pallab Ghosh looks at some of the most notable offerings.
New warning system warns of driver drowsiness and distraction
Scientists have developed the latest version of a driving assistance system which controls the driver's attention level and helps to avoid accidents caused by drowsiness or distractions at the wheel.
Checking caffeine content in foods
Gauging the jitter effect How much caffeine's in that? A few websites where you can view caffeine content estimates of various food products:
China cracks down on online games: report
China has placed more than 4.65 million computers at some 80,000 Internet cafes under watch in a bid to crack down on violent or pornographic online games, state media reported...