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Slate Set For American Chemical Society's Fall Election Ballot
Candidates for president-elect and directors are named
Test decodes dolphins’ math skills
Nonlinear mathematics may be behind the mammals’ ability to see through bubbles
Google adds more Antarctica imagery to Street View
(AP) Google's online mapping service is incorporating additional images from Antarctica.
Dolphins’ trippy way of thinking may improve man-made sonar
Research from the University of Southampton, which examines how dolphins might process their sonar signals, could provide a new system [...]
Obama Seeks More Money for Master Science Teachers
Proposal would create a nationwide corps to improve science education
The Physics of NYC Man's Heroic Catch of Falling Child
An NYC bus driver caught an autistic child mid-air after she plunged three stories from the window of a building. How was this possible?
Intel warns of slower growth
Intel Corp., the world's largest chipmaker, said Tuesday that the weak global economy is slowing its growth, and revenue for the current quarter is likely to come in below Wall...
Certain jobs dads do linked to higher risk of birth defects
Several types of job carried out by future fathers may be linked to an increased risk of birth defects in their babies, suggests new research. These included: mathematicians, physicists, computer...
Barnes & Noble puts e-books on the Web
NEW YORK, July 17 (UPI) -- Barnes & Noble says it's giving customers a way to read e-books from its catalog in a browser rather than on a dedicated...
Japanese smartphone aimed at elderly users
TOKYO, July 17 (UPI) -- Japanese electronics firm Fujitsu says its new smartphone for elderly users has a unique touchscreen and a simplified Android interface.
Firefox browser beefs up search security
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 17 (UPI) -- Mozilla says it has begun distributing its latest version of the Firefox browser with a new feature that will encrypt all Google...
Beating the fuel prices: Using yeast for economic production of bioethanol
Finding renewable and economic sources of energy are one of the most important concerns for the continuation of the human species. New research, published in BioMed Central's open access journal...
European Researchers Strive for a New ERA
Brussels meeting offers new open access policy for Europe and moves toward a better union for research
Draft House Bill Would Flat Fund NIH at $30.6 Billion
Funding level matches president's request
Yahoo! profit dips, but stays ahead of forecasts
Yahoo! said Tuesday its profit in the past quarter fell modestly in results reflecting upheaval at the struggling Internet pioneer, which named a new top executive this week.
Is Apple an Environmental Leader or Loser?
Apple drew flak for temporarily leaving the EPEAT environmental standards organization. But EPEAT isn't the best measure of eco-friendliness.
Saskatchewan scientists discover key to drug-free hemp
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have identified the process that marijuana plants use to create tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the active ingredient in pot that gets smokers high —and say...
New Dell fund will invest in data storage technology
The chief of US computer maker Dell on Tuesday announced the launch of a $60 million fund focused on investing in technology for storing the massive amounts of data being...
First ever Instagram photo revealed
Many of the photo community's more than 1 billion members were inspired to share their own #firstinstagrams.
Wordplay Blog: Numberplay: Denominations
If a currency system could only have two coins, what should the values of those coins be?
Scientist at Work Blog: A New Elephant Generation
During a field season filled with unexpected events, scientists in Namibia track changes in the dominance interactions between elephants.
New inexpensive earthquake resistant houses
Researchers have successfully tested a new system to build earthquake resistant houses of high interest to third world countries with earthquakes.
Selling on eBay? Get higher bids with a red background
The color red influences consumers to become more aggressive in online auctions and affects how much they are willing to pay for products as varied as video game consoles and...
Florida abuzz over mosquito plan
Florida abuzz over mosquito planNature 487, 286 17072012 doi: 10.1038/487286aAmy MaxmenBiotech firm’s bid to control dengue fever using genetically modified insects faces growing public opposition.
Project Skylon: A Giant British Space Plane Concept (Gallery)
See amazing concept images for the British Skylon space plane under development by Reaction Engines, Ltd., in England.
Federal court backs government over Kyoto pull-out
The Conservative government's decision to pull out of the Kyoto Protocol was legal, and it wasn't obliged to consult Parliament before doing it, the federal court has ruled.
Darpa uses sound to put out fires
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) is looking at novel ways to put out fires, including using sound.
U.S. Venture Investors Back on Board with Research Commercialization
Investments in U.S. science start-ups recover after dip during recession