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Bill Gates Talks Philanthropy, Physics
In Interview with CNET News, the Gates Also Talks About Microsoft, Google, and "Project Natal"
Risks Of Delaying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction In Young Athletes May Be Too High, Study Shows
More and more children are participating and getting hurt playing sports each year. A new study details the benefits and risks of repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament in young...
The Caucus: House Democrats Plan New Tax for Health Reform
The proposed surcharge would affect individuals with income above $280,000 and couples making $350,000.
Couple in Astronaut Love Triangle Case to Wed
A couple involved in an infamous love triangle are getting married.
Losing Sight Of People In A Crowd Can Spell Disaster, Warns New Report
Focusing on technology instead of people is a key factor in events going wrong, according to a major series of reports into crowd behavior and management.
Your chance to shape the future of science teaching
As concerns increase about the 'dumbing down' of science education, the government has launched a consultation on the new GCSE science curriculum
Statistical tests suggestive of fraud in Iran’s election
A closer look at voter ballot data reveals suspicious anomalies
Air Canada must pay doctor $1,000 for in-flight aid
A Montreal doctor has won his small claims case against Air Canada and a judge ordered the airline to pay him $1,000 to compensate him for coming to the aid...
The moon walkers
What did it take to become a member of the most exclusive club in human history? The 12 members of the most exclusive club in human history had many things in common.
Guatemalan court rules in favor of tweet author
(AP) -- An appeals court found insufficient evidence to warrant the trial of a Guatemalan whose Twitter message led to his arrest on charges of inciting financial panic.
Smart clothes could take photos
Smart fabrics that may one day be able to take images of their surroundings are under development by US researchers.
Obama Expects "Frank" Discussion With Pope
White House Predicts Pontiff, President will have "A Lot That They Can Agree On"
Court Nominee Manages Diabetes With Discipline
A no-nonsense attitude, combined with the attention to detail that characterizes her legal opinions, has been a hallmark of Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s approach to Type 1 diabetes.
Two Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Scientists Receive Presidential Early Career Award
President Obama today announced that two Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center investigators have been awarded the nation's highest honor for scientists at the beginning of their independent research careers.
Study debunks 'trial marriage' theory
ORLANDO, Fla., July 9 (UPI) -- Most unmarried U.S. couples who live together aren't trying to test their relationship -- they just want to spend more time together,...
Ever Wonder What Those Science Symbols Really Mean?
Are you the lone, liberal arts-educated, "hippie" among all your math and science geek friends? Stuck pretending you really know what the gravitational constant is really about? Hate yourself for...
Scientific Achievements Less Prominent Than A Decade Ago
As the 40th anniversary of the moon landing approaches, a new report finds that overwhelming majorities of Americans believe that science has had a positive effect on society and that...
Cancer portal connects Canadians
Canadians interested in learning about clinical cancer trials or connecting with others in their area affected by the disease can now access a new online resource.
Americans favor science, but less than before
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The share of Americans who see science as the nation's greatest achievement is down sharply, even as the public continues to hold scientists...
Tests reveal some pet supplements skimp on meds
Arthritis supplements bought by millions of pet owners for their dogs, cats and horses sometimes skimp on the ingredients the makers claim can help aching paws and aging joints, and...
Herd of U.S. scientists may soon thin
WASHINGTON, July 9 (UPI) -- Analysts say a lack of a concrete professional future may be responsible for U.S. nationals' limited interest in scientific fields.
Partner Violence Continues After Break-up
Violence inflicted by an intimate partner lasts longer if the couple has children together, and the violence continues after the relationship ends. In addition, children are harmed more by witnessing...
Restoring Lost Privileges An Overlooked Key To Discipline
Managers who dole out discipline by taking away privileges -- without considering the implications of restoring them -- are missing a key in their bid to improve performance and behavior,...
Map of your brain may reveal early mental illness
John Csernansky wants to take your measurements. Not the circumference of your chest, waist and hips. No, this doctor wants to stretch a tape measure around your hippocampus, thalamus and...
New Bluetooth application will let sport fans share experiences in real time
Imagine watching a football match, seeing a foul and being able to immediately swap comments with friends who saw the same incident from the other side of the stadium.
Withdrawal syndrome after consumption of 'Spice Gold'
A clinical report from Dresden supports the impression that "Spice Gold" is strongly addictive.
Confidence In Scientists On The Decline
Confidence in scientists amongst Swedes has dropped by 6 percentage points over the last year. Members of political parties at each end of the political spectrum, and young people, have...
In praise of ... Ian Gibson
By most measures, Ian Gibson was one of the more impressive members of the House of Commons. He was, for a start, one of the few scientists to win a seat, a...