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The internet of cars
(PhysOrg.com) -- An internet of cars promises a road system designed around cooperative technology enabling each element of the traffic system -- cars, drivers, traffic lights, signs -- to cooperate...
Anadarko posts oil find in Gulf of Mexico
HOUSTON, March 22 (UPI) -- U.S. explorer Anadarko Petroleum Corp. announced Monday it encountered more than 600 feet of high-quality oil pay in an appraisal well in the Gulf...
Democrats Predict Slim Margin in Health Vote Sunday
Democrats late Saturday night said the 216 votes needed to pass the bill were nearly within reach, but that the margin of victory would likely be razor thin.
Abortion Restrictions Focus of House Negotiations
As an abortion fight played out behind the scenes at the Capitol, the House Rules Committee met to set the terms of debate, which is set to begin Sunday afternoon.
Hiding the honeypots
Armies of networked computers that have been compromised by malicious software are commonly known as Botnets. Such Botnets are usually used to carry out fraudulent and criminal activity on the...
Immigrants with disabilities more frequently employed than US-born persons with disabilities
Currently, foreign-born people make up approximately 13 percent of the total U.S. population. As the immigrant population grows, understanding its disability status and employment characteristics becomes increasingly important. People, both...
Researchers find weakness in common digital security system
The most common digital security technique used to protect both media copyright and Internet communications has a major weakness, University of Michigan computer scientists have discovered...
Brain scans could be marketing tool of the future
Using advanced tools to see the human brain at work, a new generation of marketing experts may be able to test a product's appeal while it is still being designed,...
News Analysis: Florida Renews Everglades Deal Support, but Frets Over Cost
Gov. Charlie Crist said the acquisition of 73,000 acres would heal the Everglades, but the water district that would finance it is struggling.
Exercise is a life stage, at any stage
Whether it was a boyfriend, health goals, personal time or beautiful views, one senior has tried to find a reason and a plan to get or stay in shape. ...
Testing overseas may explain big drop in TB cases
(AP) -- An unexpected big drop in new U.S. tuberculosis cases is probably because of stepped up screening and treatment of immigrants before they leave their native countries, health...
China says HP violated customer rights rules
China's product-quality watchdog said US computer maker Hewlett-Packard violated Chinese consumer rights rules, after an investigation into complaints about faulty laptops from dozens of customers.
Supermarket lighting enhances nutrient level of fresh spinach
Far from being a food spoiler, the fluorescent lighting in supermarkets actually can boost the nutritional value of fresh spinach, scientists are reporting. The finding could lead to improved ways...
Doctors, AARP support new health overhaul bill
(AP) -- The nation's largest association of doctors and the AARP senior citizens' lobby are endorsing President Barack Obama's revised health overhaul legislation.
New venture from Facebook co-founder to promote charity
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, who left the booming social network to work on the online arm of Barack Obama's presidential campaign, is launching a startup to promote charitable efforts.
Research: U.S. economy will continue slow road to recovery
(PhysOrg.com) -- After surging in the last quarter of 2009, the U.S. economy will continue to recover at a fairly steady moderate pace this year before picking up a bit...
Will Asian-language smokers use a tobacco quitline?
Telephone counseling programs for smoking cessation, popularly known as "quitlines," are an increasingly common way for smokers to quit. Every state in the U.S. now has one. However, most of...
Gaming - step by step
(PhysOrg.com) -- For one University of Alberta professor, making the move from California to Edmonton turned out to be the first step in becoming involved with an award-winning video game.
Site Told to Delay Copying Broker Reports
Judge Says Web Site Must Delay Copying Of Broker Reports, Misuse Of Findings Is Widespread
Nintendo guru targets education
The man behind Nintendo says he's working hard to turn the firm's brand of hand-held consoles into educational aids and teaching tools.
Google to add Maya, Nahuatl languages to search engine
Internet giant Google is adding two native Central American languages -- Maya and Nahuatl -- to its universal search service, a company official said Thursday.
USDA and NSF International 2010 Food Safety Education Conference to Attract over 600 Food Safety Experts
The USDA and NSF International will be hosting a 2010 Food Safety Education Conference, ""Advancements in Food Safety Education: Trends, Tools and Technologies" on March 23-26, 2010, at the Hyatt...
Racists Said Exploiting Social Networks
Rights Groups: Social Networking Sites Said Being Used To Spread Racism, Xenophobia
Iran kills top Jundallah commander
TEHRAN, March 19 (UPI) -- Iran said Friday that security forces in the south of the country killed a militant leader of Jundallah tied to the October assassination of...
See-through networks
(PhysOrg.com) -- Promising faster, more efficient and cheaper computer networking, transparent networks are the paradigm of the future. But thanks to European researchers, they are on their way already.
EU energy chief plans Baku visit
BRUSSELS, March 19 (UPI) -- Europe must maintain a close working relationship with Moscow to ensure energy security, though diversification is a must, ministers said in Brussels.
Researchers reconstruct 3-D hand movement using brain signals
Researchers have successfully reconstructed 3-D hand motions from brain signals recorded in a non-invasive way, according to a study in the March 3 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. This...
Kiev calls for new Russian gas price
KIEV, Ukraine, March 19 (UPI) -- Ukraine, to balance its national budget, needs to renegotiate the price it pays Russia for natural gas, the Ukrainian deputy prime minister said.