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Scientists elaborate on the case against Bruce Ivins
One revelation is that, contrary to what some officials had claimed, the mailed anthrax had not been 'weaponized.' ...
Intel PCs to wake up for phone calls
(AP) -- Intel Corp. is unveiling new technology that will let computers wake up from their power-saving sleep state when they receive a phone call over the Internet.
Changes in work force, not pay, narrowing the gender wage gap
The apparent narrowing of the wage gap between working men and women in the last 30 years reflects changes in the type of women in the workforce, rather than in...
Agrium Strikes Deal With Egyptian Government
Canadian firm will sell blocked fertilizer project and take a stake in an almost complete plant.
Katy Settles In
Katy, a 19-year-old female orangutan, was relocated to Great Ape Trust of Iowa from the Los Angeles area. She's among the first additional orangutans to be transferred to Des Moines. Credit...
Researchers examine safety of Internet prescriber service providing erectile dysfunction medications
Online Internet shopping today offers many benefits. You can research a product in the privacy of your own home and purchase most anything by clicking a mouse. But should we...
Internet throttling ruling due by end of October
Canadians will have some idea of how much control service providers get over internet traffic by the end of October, when the CRTC is scheduled to rule on a dispute...
Limit Found to Tree Height
The Douglas fir has earned a towering reputation for its ability to soar higher than most trees. But there's a limit to how tall it can grow, and a new...
EU plans to share more science funds and facilities
European Commission floats voluntary scheme to end duplication of national research efforts
Reach regulator faces resource stretch
Concerns persist that the agency implementing Europe’s Reach regulation may not have the necessary resources
Georgia accuses Russia of waging cyberwar
The Georgian Embassy in the United Kingdom has accused Russia of launching a cyberwar against the country's websites to coincide with military action in the breakaway region of South Ossetia.
Indonesia profits from Taiwan e-learning scheme
Indonesians are benefiting from a Taiwanese e-learning scheme that aims to tackle the digital divide in the developing world.
Researchers Share Latest Radiation Effects Findings with Military Medical Community
Internationally recognized radiobiology experts shared their latest research findings with an audience of more than 60 at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) annual Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation...
Recipes for Health: Tuna and Bean Salad
Canned beans may be the closest thing to instant nutrition in your pantry. This salad is a fine way to get them onto your kitchen table.
The ABCs of Materials CSI: High School Students Get Hooked on Science and Engineering
ASM International's 8th Annual Eisenman Materials Camp takes place this week. Through this Friday, 30 high school students from throughout North America will take part in an exclusive camp...
Hackers hacked at infamous DefCon gathering
In the end, it was hackers at DefCon that got hacked. After three days of software cracking duels and hacking seminars, self-described computer ninjas at the infamous gathering in Las...
Protecting Web Sites From Their Members
Technology analyst Larry Magid examines the protection Web sites currently have from lawsuits filed by people whose reputations are trashed on their bandwidth, and contemplates what legal safeguards might be...
Game improves land management
A new computer simulation game has been developed that helps Australians understand the impact of their decisions on the land and better manage our environment.
If A Street Tree Falls ... What Does It Take To Make Sound Policy?
Researchers argue that thinking of street trees as a "common-pool resource" can help lead to better management of an under-appreciated community asset.
A Simple Twist of Evolution
An interactive web lesson teaches students about fatty acids and how they play a role in how plants grow. Read more in the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences...
Lower educational achievement may be early Alzheimer's sign
Scientists from the University of South Florida and the University of Kentucky report that people who develop Alzheimer’s disease may show signs of the neurodegenerative illness many decades earlier in...
Tiffany appeals eBay counterfeiting decision
(AP) -- Tiffany & Co. challenged Monday a federal ruling that largely absolved eBay Inc. of policing its auction site for counterfeit items, saying the judge was wrong to...
Fabrics reveal their explosive secrets
A new method to detect explosives and drugs on fabrics could improve airport security
Libraries step into the age of iPod
It may be about time to dig out that old library card. Hoping to draw back readers, libraries have vastly expanded their lists of digital books, music, and movies that...
Feds revamp stance on idling after meeting with drive-thru group
A federal government website that highlights the negative health and environmental effects of idling your engine has made changes to its message after meeting with a group representing drive-thru restaurants.
'Edible Optics' Could Make Food Safer
Scientists have demonstrated that it is possible to design biologically active, biodegradable optical devices -- made from silk and requiring no refrigeration -- with many applications in medicine, health, the...
U.S. Senators, FCC Weigh in on Dispute Between SES and OnSat
Emergency satcom service to be cut off due to unpaid bills.
Best Buy to launch airport gadget vending machines
(AP) -- Best Buy Co. Inc. plans to add a dozen vending kiosks inside major airports across the country as part of a new pilot program called "Best Buy...