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Appealing to Bloggers’ Influence, Gore Asks for Help in Promoting Energy Challenge
Al Gore received an enthusiastic welcome at Netroots Nation, the annual conference of progressive bloggers.
While the U.S. Spends Heavily on Health Care, a Study Faults the Quality
A new study highlights the stark contrast between what the United States spends on its health system and the quality of care it delivers.
California fines two health plans $13 million
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield also agree to restore coverage to patients whose coverage was canceled after they became ill. ...
3 more Nunavut communities to get cellular phone service
Latitude Wireless Inc. is expanding its cellphone coverage to three Nunavut communities this fall, building on its recent launch of service in Rankin Inlet earlier this year.
Seven superpowers destined for the masses
In “The Dark Knight,” Batman tries to best the Joker with old-fashioned brawn and brain: The Dark Knight is superhero without any superpowers per se. Here are some real life...
Indian software firms cautious despite strong Q1 results
Two of India's key software exporters, Wipro and Satyam Computer, posted higher-than-expected first quarter results Friday, but gave a cautious revenue outlook amid uncertain US economic conditions.
Senate agrees to triple anti-AIDS funding
(AP) -- The Senate voted Wednesday to triple spending for a much-acclaimed program that has treated and protected millions in Africa and elsewhere from the scourges of AIDS, malaria...
Drugs industry protecting 'morally unacceptable' patent system
Major drugs companies are using fierce lobbying tactics to protect a pharmaceutical patent system that is "simply morally unacceptable", a world-leading political philosopher will tell a major meeting of UK...
New York City Taxi's Going Green
Three major auto makers are promising to reserve 300 new hybrids each month for the city's yellow cab fleet.
Third Green500 List Released; Ranks Energy Efficient Supercomputers
Supercomputer performance and energy efficiency can co-exist. Roadrunner, the top-ranked supercomputer in the TOP500, is ranked third on the Green500. The first sustained petaflop supercomputer, Roadrunner was developed by the...
Findings: A New Frontier for Title IX: Science
Under pressure from Congress, some federal agencies are investigating sexual discrimination at universities that receive federal grants.
Country, the City Version: Farms in the Sky Gain New Interest
The idea of a “vertical farm” has captured the imagination of several architects and city planners who envision skyscrapers as farms.
Monsoon now a Southwest season
The monsoon has gained official start and end dates in the United States — June 15 and Sept. 30 — a real season that meteorologists hope will put some oomph...
Apes departing Hollywood for Iowa research center
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Filmmakers looking for an ape may be left scratching their heads after Hollywood's sole supplier of orangutans decided to quit renting them out and send...
PC shipments grew faster than expected in 2Q
(AP) -- Computer shipments rose faster than expected in the second quarter, fueled by exceptional demand in emerging markets and a decline in prices in the U.S. and Western...
Congress asks Embarq about selling customer info
(AP) -- Congress has asked Embarq Corp. about its work with a company that tracks online subscribers' Web traffic for advertising purposes, part of growing concern about Internet privacy.
Companies use menthol to hook young smokers: study
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tobacco companies manipulate the amount of menthol in cigarettes to make those first few puffs more palatable to young smokers, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday in a...
Yara Buys Canadian Fertilizer Plant
Purchase of Saskferco marks Norwegian firm's entry into North American market
Web-based program gives the blind Internet access
(AP) -- Blind people generally use computers with the help of screen-reader software, but those products can cost more than $1,000, so they're not exactly common on public PCs...
Video game industry tries to broaden its appeal
(AP) -- A tough little blob must splash color over a town wallowing in gray. Bug-eyed rabbits do a dance routine. And then there's the "perfect equine farm" of...
Pittsburgh abuzz with robotic art
(AP) -- A green roller coaster twists above the entrance to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. But this attraction isn't for human riders - the coaster's cars are filled...
Newspaper reports Microsoft, AOL continue talks
(AP) -- Executives from Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc.'s AOL are trying to advance discussions on a possible combination that could give the software maker an alternative to...
Toshiba Launches 400GB 2.5-inch HDD Introduces New Line-up of 7,200rpm Drives
Toshiba today announced a new line-up of high performance 2.5-inch HDDs, including a low-noise flagship model that boosts areal density to 477Mbit/mm2 (308Gbpsi) to achieve a capacity of 400GB on...
Groups Encourage Nanomaterial Stewardship
Some fear EPA's voluntary program could become mandatory if more companies don't step up
Review: Facebook Scrabble flashy, but not better
(AP) -- A sanctioned version of Scrabble for Facebook, released this week by video game maker Electronic Arts Inc., boasts animated graphics and true-to-the-board-game design.
Semantics gives the web meaning -- for machines
(PhysOrg.com) -- Where would we be without the web? It is such an immense and rich source of information; we feel that every answer is out there. All it takes...
Japan cautious in iPhone's bid for world dominance
(AP) -- Kentaro Tohyama is proud of his new iPhone. He stood overnight in line to get it when the device became available in Japan for the first time....
Stephen Hawking considering offer to work in Canada: report
One of the world's most famous physicists is considering moving to Canada for part of the year to work at Waterloo, Ont.'s Perimeter Institute, according to a published report.