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Feature: Climate code red - the case for emergency action
War time style rationing is one of the solutions proposed for slashing our carbon emissions, in a new book calling for the most radical transformation of the economy and society...
Concerns remain as salmonella outbreak comes to an end
The produce industry says the search for the source by the FDA, which shifted suspicion from tomatoes to jalapeno and serrano peppers, shattered consumer confidence and cost it millions. ...
Saving lives through smarter hurricane evacuations
Hundreds of lives and millions of dollars could potentially be saved if emergency managers could make better critical decisions when faced with an approaching hurricane. Now, an MIT student has...
Fishing For Profits On World Caviar Market
As sturgeon populations decline in the Caspian Sea, scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have a found way for Israel to cash in on the world's growing demand for...
Robots Learn To Predict Where Their Leader Is Going, And Follow Along
Researchers have come up with a control system that allows a robot to pick up on cues that the leader is about to turn, predict where it is going and...
EPA sued for honeybee death info
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding information on the pesticide clothianidin.
Eyes turn to dawn of 'visual computing'
Lifelike graphics are breaking free of elite computer games and spreading throughout society in what industry insiders proclaim is the dawning of a "visual computing era."
Apple's Reputation Untarnished By Mishaps
A string of mishaps like Apple has made with its products might throw another electronics company into crisis. But, even as iPhone griping rages, it seems Apple's sterling reputation will...
Dell 2Q profit drops 17 percent
(AP) -- Computer maker Dell Inc. says its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 17 percent.
Internet law made simple
(PhysOrg.com) -- Internet law is a new frontier where SMEs fear to tread. Now European researchers have created a new internet law wiki designed to encourage more SMEs to go...
Telus draws fire for cancelling 'unlimited' data plan
Telus has drawn the ire of wireless customers by cancelling one of its unlimited data plans and dropping some subscribers for "abusing" its network.
Rogers extends iPhone prices, revamps data plans
Rogers is revamping its data rate plans and extending a limited-time offer on the iPhone in order to spur sales of smartphones.
Japan's Fujifilm slashes profit forecast by 23 percent
Japan's Fujifilm Holdings Corp. on Thursday lowered its profit forecasts for the financial year to March by about one quarter, blaming a worsening global economy and high material costs.
If You Use the Web, You May Have Already Been Enlisted as a Human Scanner
You're just about ready to buy a pair of tickets on Ticketmaster, but before you can take the next step, an annoying box with wavy letters and numbers shows up...
Scientists Find Oil Leak Threatening Chuuk Lagoon
Scientists and volunteers affiliated with Earthwatch have uncovered signs of an oil leak in Chuuk (formerly known as Truk) Lagoon, a popular dive destination in Micronesia.
TMS Prepares for Record-Breaking Annual Meeting
The TMS 2009 Annual Meeting promises to be the largest in the materials society's 138-year conference history.
Cafe Scientifique Pittsburgh features...me!
I just got my e-mail about the September Cafe Scientifique get-together in Pittsburgh. It seems I know the speaker! read more
Lebanon launches campaign to counter fake drugs
Lebanon has launched an awareness campaign on counterfeit drugs, but commentators say the move doesn't go far enough.
Reborn retail site fires salvo in shipping war
(AP) -- With gas prices high and consumers stretching shopping dollars, competition is heating up online for deals - and a discount retail site hopes to fan the flames...
Apple's Steve Jobs Caught In Obituary Oops
An electronic gaffe at news outlet Bloomberg mistakenly sent an incomplete obituary for Apple CEO Steve Jobs over the wire, and a tipster promptly sent the soon-retracted file to gossip...
Babbling Baby Bats
The babblings of baby S. bilineata bats. The infant jabber has been slowed down five times. Credit: image: Martina Nagy, sound: Mirjam Knornschild
Expert Contributors Sought to Expand Database on Materials for Medical Devices
The more information, the better: That's why the developers of the Materials for Medical Devices Database are encouraging experts to contribute review-style articles based on their areas of interest.
Doggy joggers: Tips for taking Rover on your run
Running with an improperly trained or ill-suited dog can be frustrating and even downright dangerous for both animal and owner.
Sony to launch world's slimmest 40-inch LCD TV
Sony Corp. said Thursday it will launch the world's thinnest and lightest 40-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) television, seeking to trump its rivals ahead of the key year-end shopping season.
Putting the Jelly in the Space Donut
Different kinds of observations combine to put the "jelly in the donut."
Futuristic fridges invade Berlin consumer electronics show
The Ifa, Europe's top consumer electronics show, is normally all about gadgets that make life more entertaining with the latest flat screen televisions, stereo equipment and the like.
New media army descends on convention
A new media army has descended on the Democratic convention in Colorado this week, boldly claiming to offer a fresh perspective on US politics distinct from the mainstream media.
'Social injustice killing on grand scale': report to WHO
People are dying early not only because of health gaps between rich and poor countries but also because of a lack of housing and clean water in wealthy countries like...