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Locusts use vision to find foothold
CAMBRIDGE, England, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- High-speed video has shown some insects use vision rather than touch to find footholds, scientists at England's University of Cambridge said.
Patient Money: New Year’s Resolution: Get a Deal on a Gym Membership
As health clubs ratchet up promotions and discounts, it pays to negotiate and shop around.
Exhausted and Divided, Senate Casts Holiday Vote
Democrats and their allies rejoiced over their successful Christmas Eve vote, while Republicans sat scowling at their desks.
Bangladeshi MPs criticize energy policies
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A Bangladeshi parliamentary standing committee has criticized state-owned energy company Petrobangla for its slow pace in developing the nation's natural gas.
Canadian energy co. in Australian market
CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Canada's Savanna Energy Services Corp., based in Calgary, is entering the Australian energy market.
South Korea seeks reduced energy use
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- South Korean analysts say if the government wants to promote conservation it should make energy more expensive and subsidize poorer families' energy needs.
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Invasive minks thrive on Scottish coast ... Endangered leatherbacks tracked off Gabon ... Nuclear loan program ready to lend money ... Dye used to study world's thinnest sheet ... Health/Science...
The Science Of Illusions In Four Easy Steps
Many illusions are like spherically curved space. Below on the left (fig. 1 ) is a geometrical illusion, and on the right is a ball with some great arcs drawn...
Apple up sharply on tablet computer reports
Apple Inc. shares hit a record high on Wall Street on Thursday following reports that the California company may unveil a long-awaited portable tablet computer next month.
College asks students to power down, contemplate
(AP) -- Dianne Lynch wanted to give the students of Stephens College a break from the constant digital communication that pervades their generation. So she asked them to put...
BZP weight-loss pills linked to heart problem
Consumers taking a weight-loss product should avoid an unauthorized product sold online that contains BZP, Health Canada warns.
News Analysis: In Senate Health Care Vote, New Partisan Vitriol
The Senate’s final vote marks the culmination of more than a generation of polarization of the political system.
Pictou health district readies for strike
The threat of a strike has the Pictou County Health Authority scaling back health services in the new year.
Hit SciDev.Net stories of 2009
Which stories made a splash with our readers this year? That climate change was popular is no surprise, but there were unexpected results.
Bargnani, Turkoglu lead Raptors over Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Andrea Bargnani scored 21 points, Hedo Turkoglu added 11 points and a season-best 11 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the...
Dual Action Cleanse
If you have gotten this far you have probably seen the Dual Action Cleanse infomercial, and you are wondering if its a scam or not. Well, I should start by...
Iran to unveil new home-built satellite: report
Iran will unveil a new home-built satellite in February, a newspaper reported Thursday, amid Western concerns that Tehran is using its nuclear and space industries to develop atomic and ballistic...
What connects the elderly and sports people? Smart sensor technology
Innovative smart sensing devices promise to boost mobility and quality of life for the elderly, reduce healthcare costs and even give sports people an edge through more effective training.
Ten years of technology: 2008
As the noughties come to a close, we take a look at the biggest technology stories of the decade - and how the Guardian reported them at the timeIn a lot of...
Twitter buys Mixer Labs to map tweeting locations
(AP) -- Twitter is buying a startup called Mixer Labs in an effort to pinpoint the locations of people posting short messages on its service.
Six Secrets People
Six Secrets People There's an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already...
Amazon Staggers amid Pre-Xmas Web Traffic
Other Parts of Web Affected as Well; Commercial DNS Company Blames Denial-of-Service Attack
Comcast settles data discrimination lawsuit
(AP) -- Comcast will pay up to $16 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the cable TV operator of delaying certain Internet traffic.
Hackers Target Financial Institutions
Online Banking Customers Are Prime Targets of Cyber Criminals
Will Free Wi-Fi Become the Norm?
McDonalds Is Latest Company to Offer Free Wireless Internet; Airlines and Many Hotels Still Charge
Facebook COO nominated to Disney board
The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, has been nominated to serve on the board of directors of the US media and entertainment...
Italian Scientists Protest Job Cuts, a Libel Lawsuit Over an MRI Drug
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Video: Super Strength Robot Suit
"CBS News RAW": A robotic exoskeleton, developed by a Japanese company Originally developed to assist construction workers, the "Power Loader" may soon be giving humans super strength.