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Tool Helps Internet Master Top-level Domains
At the request of a worldwide Internet organization, a computer scientist at NIST developed an algorithm that may guide applicants in proposing new "top-level domains." The NIST algorithm checks whether...
CRTC opens net neutrality debate to public
The CRTC has launched a public inquiry into the controversial internet traffic shaping practices of Canadian service providers, a move that will prompt a raft of submissions and may result...
Weird shrimp has amazing vision
Researchers have discovered that the strange looking mantis shrimp has unique polarised vision that allows it to see a world invisible to all other animals.
Report: Investor to lead fight against Yahoo board
(AP) -- Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reportedly has decided to lead a mutiny against Yahoo Inc.'s board in an attempt to pressure the directors into reviving negotiations to sell...
Scientists decipher fruit tree genome for the first time
A scientific group of the Universities of Illinois (USA), Georgia (USA), Hawaii (USA) and Nakai (China), among others, have deciphered for the first time fruit genomic sequence, in this case...
Earthquake in China Highlights the Vulnerability of Schools in Many Countries
The loss of life in schools collapsed by the earthquake around China could have been reduced using known methods for designing or retrofitting structures in earthquake zones, experts said.
Disclosing Drug Makers Payments to Doctors Gets Boost
Eli Lilly and Co. broke ranks with the industry and endorsed a bill that would require prescription drug makers to disclose payments to doctors.
Public Invited to See Nanosoccer Robots in Action in Pittsburgh
Nanosoccer returns to the field later this month, when the National Institute of Standards and Technology hosts for the second time the world`s most Lilliputian sport. Three student teams will...
Robot conducts Detroit orchestra
High tech met high art late Tuesday when a robot conducted the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Aiming to sway voters, candidates emphasize hot-button issues across party lines
The 2004 presidential candidates reached out to voters across the political aisle - but not in a genuinely conciliatory spirit, according to a new analysis which says that George...
Verizon Wireless to introduce Linux phones
(AP) -- Verizon Wireless is backing a free operating system that competes with programs from Microsoft Corp., Google Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. and expects it to become the "preferred"...
Brits not, repeat, not visited by aliens
LONDON, May 14 (UPI) -- British officials Wednesday released results from official investigations into UFO sightings, saying they've "never been approached by people from outer space."
Food vs. ethanol
Cuba is going to have to think Revolucion o Muerte when it comes to dealing with climate change, Stephen Strauss writes.
Nintendo Launches WiiWare
Nintendo has launched a new channel for games distributionWiiWare. Games are downloaded over the internet by redeeming WiiPoints, which can be purchased at the Wii Shop Channel or at retail...
China and India set the pace in South–South cooperation
Renewed political commitment means China and India could set the pace for bilateral South–South collaboration, say Purnima Rupal and Dinesh Abrol.
Files released on UFO sightings
Secret files on UFO sightings in Britain are made available for the first time by the Ministry of Defence.
Japanese swimsuit makers race Speedo
A Japanese fabric maker says it has the secret to make the world's fastest-ever swimsuit as the country races against time to catch Speedo's high-tech, record-breaking LZR Racer suit.
MySpace wins $230 million anti-spam judgment
(AP) -- A notorious "Spam King" and his partner now owe MySpace about $230 million in damages after a federal judge awarded the popular online hangout what is believed...
World's smallest helicopter to fly in da Vinci birthplace
The world's smallest one-man helicopter will soon take flight in the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, who is credited with having first thought of a vertical-flight machine, its developer said.
Canada a connectivity laggard, Nortel says
Canada is the least connected country in a 17-nation study by Nortel on technology and telecommunications usage, raising concerns about our ability to compete in the global economy.
Craigslist countersues eBay, saying it's competing illegally
(AP) -- Craigslist countersued its minority owner, eBay Inc., on Tuesday, alleging the online auctioneer is competing illegally with the classified advertising Web site.
Sale to HP will end EDS independence
(AP) -- Eight months into his tenure as CEO of Electronic Data Systems Corp., Ronald Rittenmeyer is overseeing the sale of the company, something he says he never planned....
France's Larousse sets up Wikipedia rival
France's Larousse publishing house on Tuesday launched an online French-language encyclopedia offering free access to its dictionary and inviting users to contribute content, aiming to rival Wikipedia.
Beijing's Building Boom [Slide Show] [News]
Editor's Note: Associate editor David Biello is reporting from China during a 17-day stay. We'll be posting stories from him regularly. In his first installment, we present a slide show...
Study: Only select group of property fund managers outperform market
Only a small group of elite property fund managers are able to consistently lead their funds to gains greater than the market, according to new research co-authored by a professor...
Alternative Sweeteners Are Increasing By 8% A Year
The demand for alternative sweeteners to sugar is increasing at a rate of 8% per year. The market is showing more and more interest in natural sweeteners compared to synthetic...
First U.S. canine corneal implant reported
AMES, Iowa, May 13 (UPI) -- Veterinarians from Iowa State University announced they have performed the first veterinary corneal implant procedure in the United States.
Global Update: Fake Malaria Drugs Emerging in Vulnerable Countries in Africa
A recent study suggests that an epidemic of fake malaria drugs are spreading to Africa.