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Rogers cuts 900 jobs
Rogers Communications says it is laying off 900 employees across Canada, mostly in executive and management positions.
New computer cluster gets its grunt from games
Technology designed to blast aliens in computer games is part of a new GPU (graphics processing units) computer cluster that will process research data thousands of times faster and more...
Managing doctors' practices made easier with new software
(PhysOrg.com) -- A McMaster University-led research team has developed an innovative software tool that gives family doctors up-to-date information on their patients in two seconds or less.
Computer program helps restore streams
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- University of Minnesota scientists say they have developed a computer model called the Virtual StreamLab, designed to help restore real streams.
Global study of salmon shows: 'Sustainable' food isn't so sustainable
Popular thinking about how to improve food systems for the better often misses the point, according to the results of a three-year global study of salmon production systems.
UK tree plan to aid emissions cut
Ministers back calls to plant millions of trees across the country to help combat climate change.
Saskatchewan curbs ticket resellers
Saskatchewan has introduced legislation to curb the resale of concert tickets.
Microsoft says cost-cutting CFO to step down
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said its chief financial officer is departing at the end of the year and will be replaced by the man now responsible for...
Highest jobless rate in three decades causes drop in consumer confidence
(PhysOrg.com) -- Florida's consumer confidence fell three points to 69 in November amid continued concerns over the state?s high unemployment rate, according to a new University of Florida survey.
CDC warns: Holiday could bring more swine flu
ATLANTA (AP) -- Let us give thanks - and pass the Purell....
In College Football, Home Field Advantage Often Overestimated
This year, many of college football's biggest rivalry games take place over Thanksgiving weekend. A win earns bragging rights for the year. Visiting teams are often thought to be at...
The e-waste dilemma
(PhysOrg.com) -- Electronic devices could create significant environmental and health problems after they are thrown away. UC Irvine researchers are working with engineers, manufacturers and public health officials to find...
Caregivers face economic blow
More than a quarter of Canadians help co-ordinate health care for someone else, and some say they've taken a financial hit in the process, a new survey suggests.
Dehydration Affects Mood, Not Just Motor Skills
(PhysOrg.com) -- Dehydration has long been known to compromise physical performance. Now, a new study provides insight into the effects of mild dehydration on young athletes, and possibly into the...
Give thanks to the bee
(PhysOrg.com) -- When we sit down to give thanks at the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, we should also be thanking the honey bee.
DOE Announces $620 Million in Smart Grid Project Grants
While the Smart Grid we needed years ago is still years away, the Obama administration took a step forward today as Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced $620 million in stimulus awards for...
Belgian man: end of coma misdiagnosis like rebirth
(AP) -- With a caretaker holding his hand, a Belgian man who was diagnosed as comatose for 23 years typed out a message Tuesday that he felt reborn after...
Barnes & Noble reports 2Q loss, cuts guidance
(AP) -- Barnes & Noble on Tuesday posted a larger second-quarter loss than last year and lowered its profit forecast for this quarter in anticipation of weak holiday sales...
Joost assets bought by online ad company Adconion
(AP) -- The struggling online video startup Joost, begun with much fanfare by the creators of Skype and Kazaa, has been sold to an online advertising company.
EU drops Qualcomm antitrust probe
(AP) -- European Union antitrust regulators on Tuesday dropped a monopoly abuse probe into wireless chip maker Qualcomm Inc. after mobile phone companies withdrew complaints about high royalty fees.
Oversimplified Macroeconomics Won't End Recession, Economist Says
The recent financial meltdown was perhaps the biggest economic crisis since the great depression, and a team of economists says that current macroeconomic models used to diagnose and treat the...
Tsunami educational Web site developed
WOODS HOLE, Mass., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution says it has created a new educational Web site to help people prepare for and survive a...
WiFi in the Sky: In-Flight Internet Takes Off
A growing number of lucky travelers have already experienced free Internet access while flying this holiday season, courtesy of airline partnerships with the likes of Google and eBay.
Future Then Video: Braniff Goes Supersonic
What the "future" of supersonic air travel looked like in 1975 Here at PopSci, we spend our fair share of time marveling at fantastic visions of the future. So as a result,...
Strategic management theory offers fresh take on the economic crisis
The recent financial crisis and resulting global economic downturn has been the most defining global economic event since the Great Depression. Now research which appears in the November issue of...
Networking sites aid in social identity
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Social networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace, help young users form their social identity as they grow into adulthood, U.S. sociologists said.
Banks lost millions on digital cheque project
A multimillion-dollar project by Canada's major banks and credit unions, which would have cut carbon emissions and saved money, has been scrapped. The digital clearing system would have ended the...
Stable Opera 10.10 browser with Unite now available
(PhysOrg.com) -- The web browser Opera 10.10 has been released as a stable version, and it has a number of new features to enhance the browsing experience, including "Unite", which...