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New System Preserves Right To Privacy In Internet Searches
A team of researchers in Spain has developed a protocol to distort the user profile generated by Internet search engines, in such a way that they cannot save the searches...
Democrats Push Climate Bill Through Panel Without G.O.P. Debate
The move suggested that President Obama and Democratic supporters of the bill will have serious problems assembling the votes needed to enact it when it comes to the Senate floor.
PetSmart recalls Dentley's beef hooves
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the nationwide recall of Dentley's-brand beef hooves sold by PetSmart stores due to possible contamination.
Modified Bluetooth Speeds Up Telemedicine
A telemedicine system based on a modified version of the Bluetooth wireless protocol can transfer patient data, such as medical images from patient to the health-care provider's mobile device for...
Federal eHealth project has holes: auditor general
Only 17 per cent of doctors have electronic medical records, after hundreds of millions of dollars were spent on computerizing Canadians' health files, Auditor General Sheila Fraser says in her...
Holiday Gift Guide - Cars and car tech
Holiday Gift Guide - Cars and car tech
Bell launches new network, iPhone
Bell Canada has launched Apple's iPhone in conjunction with its new cellphone network, ending rival Rogers' exclusive run with the hot device.
History In 3-D: Digitally Archived Works Of Art
Three-dimensional computer graphics is moving into museums. Works of art are being digitally archived in 3-D, simplifying research into related artifacts and providing the public with fascinating three-dimensional displays.
Notorious 'Man-eating' Lions Of Tsavo Likely Ate About 35 People -- Not 135, Scientists Say
The legendary "man-eating lions of Tsavo" that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya more than a century ago likely consumed about 35 people -- far fewer than popular estimates of...
Nearly half of all US children will use food stamps, says poverty expert at WUSTL
Holidays and tables full of delicious food usually go hand in hand, but for nearly half of the children in the United States, this is not guaranteed...
Online Shopping Is Great, If You Like Fewer Choices
Most people would probably say they love shopping online. With the prices of online stores being so much cheaper than traditional retailers, what's not to love? According to recently released...
Jumping on the bandwagon: Introducing the next generation multi-band radio to emergency responders
Tom Chirhart knows a lot about radios, but over the last year, he's gotten a real life lesson in supply and demand.
NASA lists advisory council restructuring
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. space agency Administrator Charles Bolden says he has added four new committees to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Advisory Council.
Creating Better "Digital Citizens"
Internet Safety Conference Will Discuss Media Literacy, Cyberbullying, Self-Destructive Online Behaviors
Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft
A Microsoft security report released Monday warns that cyber crooks are digging into computers for weak spots to penetrate with worms -- malicious software that steals control or data.
Flu fears help Clorox sales
Consumer demand for disinfectant products sent first-quarter profit up by 23 per cent at Clorox Co.
Forrester projects rise in online holiday sales
(AP) -- Forrester Research Inc. is projecting an 8 percent increase to $44.7 billion in online holiday sales compared with a year ago as bargain hunters turn to the...
Chinese site to steer users to legit music source
(AP) -- A free and legal song download service says it now will be getting traffic from China's largest search engine, which is trying to reduce online music piracy.
Apple Aims to Offer TV Programs via iTunes for $30/Month
Apple is trying to convince TV networks to let them broadcast shows to iTunes users.
Windows 7 App Turns Your Laptop into Virtual WiFi Hotspot
Can turn a laptop into a virtual WiFi hotspot that can send an Internet connection to any nearby WiFi-enabled devices.
Green Consumer Confidence Index Reveals Reserve, Optimism
Green product purchases remain flat due to the anemic economy.
Brazil: Fertile ground for science?
Can Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life sciences juggernaut, asks Gene Russo.
World's Fastest Man Adopts its Fastest Cat
Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt Pays $13,700 to Adopt Cub Named "Lightning Bolt" As Part of Cheetah Conservation Effort
Where do nanomaterials go in the body?
Tiny, engineered nanomaterials can already be found in many consumer products, and have been hailed as having widespread future uses in areas ranging from medicine to industrial processes. However, little...
FDA won't accept Merck's application for new drug
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. regulators won't accept drugmaker Merck's application for a new combination cholesterol pill that includes rival Pfizer's Lipitor, the world's top-selling...
US fund aims to boost Islamic technology
The United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.
Internet believers: Pastors open online churches
(AP) -- Church volunteers greet visitors entering the lobby. The worship band begins its set and a pastor offers to pray privately with anyone during the service.
Humana 3Q profit jumps on government programs
(AP) -- Health insurer Humana Inc. rode its strong government business in posting a 65 percent jump in third-quarter profit Monday, as bulging membership and premiums from Medicare Advantage...