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Tongue analysis software uses ancient Chinese medicine to warn of disease
Researchers have developed computer software that automatically analyzes images of the tongue, one of the measures used to classify the overall physical status of the body, or zheng, in Chinese...
Woman nominated to head NRC
WASHINGTON, May 25 (UPI) -- President Obama has nominated a George Mason University professor to be chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the White House announced.
Gas fracking boom in Michigan goes bust
DETROIT, May 25 (UPI) -- Concern over pollution and falling natural gas prices have slowed fracking-based drilling in Michigan, turning an expected boom into a bust, analysts say.
Yahoo scraps digital magazine designed for iPad
Yahoo has killed Livestand, a tablet magazine, just six months after its debut on the iPad.
An enterprising mind
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. In the startup world, failure is often worn as a badge of honor. But it’s usually not the...
White House petitioned to make research free to access
White House petitioned to make research free to accessNature News , 25052012 doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.10723Zoë CorbynOther science agencies should follow NIH policy, say campaigners.
Shareholders vote to take China's Alibaba unit private
Minority shareholders of Alibaba.com on Friday voted in favour of a proposal by its parent Alibaba Group Holding to take the Hong Kong-listed online trading unit private, the company said.
Hologram-Style Avatars Ready to Greet Airport Travelers
Today's hologram-like virtual avatars stand ready to greet NYC airport travelers, but tomorrow's interactive versions may answer questions directly.
Innovation 'must consider water, energy and land jointly'
Technological innovation needs to consider the interdependency of water, energy and land resources, says a European report.
SAfrica stops short of being disappointed over SKA verdict
South Africa stopped short of expressing disappointment after it failed to win the bid to single-handily host the world's most powerful radio telescope.
Driving toward the future
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Patrick Staropoli ’12 has a lot of drive. In four years at Harvard College, hard work and determination propelled...
Green Blog: On Our Radar: North Dakota's Oil Boom
Western North Dakota has had serious growing pains since it became an oil mecca.
Duncan Watts, Network Science Pioneer
Physicist-turned-sociologist Duncan Watts asks big questions about social networks.
Apple CEO Cook gives up $75M in stock dividends
(AP) -- Apple says CEO Tim Cook is giving up $75 million in dividends on restricted stock.
Daring to be a doer
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Clara J.K. Long is graduating from Harvard Law School — surely the only member of her class who...
MIT researchers devise new means to synchronize a group of robots (w/ Video)
(Phys.org) -- For several years, roboticists have been working out ways to get a group of robots to perform synchronized activities as demonstrated most often in dance routines. Its not just about trying...
What's the loveliest word in the English language? | Mind your language
Here are some suggestions. Now we'd like to hear yoursIt was the linguist JR Firth who, in 1930, coined the term phonoaesthetics to refer to the study of how words sound. I...
In defence of COMSATS
Eduardo Posada, chairman of the coordinating council of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South, defends its activities
Talking works: UB professor develops method to analyze creative problem solving
(Phys.org) -- Talk -- if it's the right kind -- can increase creativity, leading students to create useful, new ideas that solve problems, a University at Buffalo professor has found...
OmniVision tops up sensors for cameras, phones
(Phys.org) -- OmniVision has announced two high-resolution image sensors for the digital still and digital video camera market (DS/DVC) and higher end smartphones. In end-user language, it is a claim...
Legislation may enable states to offer universal healthcare
To make universal coverage work at the state level, you'd need to channel federal healthcare funds into the system. A bill being drafted by Rep. Jim McDermott would allow that...
Pool access for the disabled sparks controversy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is sidestepping an election-year confrontation with the hotel industry and other swimming pool owners to give them more time to...
Goldman to plow $40 bn into green energy
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs plans to invest $40 billion into projects linked to renewable energy over the next decade, a company spokesman said Thursday.
Obama calls for Congress to enact 'green' tax credits
President Barack Obama urged Congress on Thursday to extend tax credits for clean energy companies the White House says are responsible for some 37,000 jobs.
Outdoor retailer Patagonia puts environment ahead of sales growth
Patagonia executives say that sales have soared despite the struggling economy, and that its environmental focus is key to its success.High-end outdoor clothier and gear maker Patagonia Inc. is out...
Chilean court of justice blocks dam in Patagonia
The Chilean Supreme Court has ruled that is illegal to approve a hydroelectric plant without first conducting environmental studies.
USDTL Now a GSA Certified Contractor
USDTL Now GSA Certified Contractor- Specialty drug testing now available to government agencies.
National Geographic Bee's New King: Texan Wins on Bavarian Brainteaser
Winning on a Bavarian brainteaser issued by Alex Trebek, a 14-year-old Texan took the National Geographic Bee crown.