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ICT fails to accelerate drug approvals
Drug approvals are taking just as long as they ever did despite increased expenditure on new information technology at the Food and drug Administration. So says a statistical analysis of...
Concessions From Google on Digital Books
Plan to Sell Copyright-Protected "Orphan" Books Still Faces Opposition from Publishers
Underwater robot probes depths for Istanbul quake clues
A state-of-the-art underwater robot called BOB may hold the key to protecting millions of people around Turkey's biggest city against a massive earthquake scientists say is all but inevitable.
The Big & Small Of Symbiosis
Ever wonder why the slow moving sloth has a slightly greenish hue? Ever consider the sloth at all? Well, perhaps not. Location, location, location, is the mantra for many of...
'Brothers and Sisters': Will alternative cancer treatments work?
Kitty Walker (Calista Flockhart) is thinking of turning to flaxseed oil and herbs to cure her non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but is that a smart choice in the real world? ...
Produce, lean protein should substitute for convenience foods
On-the-go mom and teen sons should add vegetables and fruit and cut back on the ice cream. ...
Weighing weight-loss patch claims
Slap 'em on and watch the pounds melt away? Don't bet on it. One expert calls them 'beyond ridiculous.' ...
Security heightened ahead of Ubisoft's 'Avatar' game release
Security cameras in hallways, double locked doors and strict confidentiality clauses, Ubisoft employees are working in a veritable bunker in downtown Montreal to create their latest 3D video game.
Does business education have a future in Iraq?
During the last two decades of the 20th Century, the World Bank, along with top U.S. business school faculty, was determined to re-create free market, American-style business education in emerging...
Netherlands to levy 'green' road tax by the kilometre
The Dutch government said Friday it wants to introduce a "green" road tax by the kilometre from 2012 aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent and halving congestion.
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Moon has considerable amount of water ... EU members on track to meet Kyoto targets ... Arizona's growth fueled air pollution ... Report: Greater security needed in space ... Health/Science...
This Week in the Future, November 6-13, 2009
Leave a comment to win a TWITF T-shirt! We're all about the future here at PopSci; we put the pieces together and deliver the news and nuggets you need to know to...
Google Could Squash Kindle and Nook Ebook Formats
The new Google book store could deliver a blow to the Kindle and Nook e-readers.
Retailers Expect a Grinch-like Christmas, Says UB Retail Expert
(PhysOrg.com) -- Unfortunately for retailers, the Grinch will be pushing the shopping cart again this holiday season, says Arun Jain, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Marketing Research in the University...
Logitech buys video conferencing firm
Switzerland-based Logitech is buying video-conferencing equipment firm LifeSize Communications in a 405-million-dollar deal expected to close next month.
Robots perform Shakespeare to learn how to save people
(PhysOrg.com) -- Flying robot fairies are joining human actors in Texas A&M University?s production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, which runs through Sunday (Nov. 15) in the Rudder...
Feds ignored Medicare scam warnings for years
(AP) -- For three years, the federal agency in charge of preventing Medicare fraud repeatedly ignored internal watchdog warnings about swindlers stealing millions of dollars by scamming several programs,...
Craigslist founder joins Wikimedia advisory board
(AP) -- The nonprofit group that runs online encyclopedia Wikipedia said Friday that it named Craig Newmark, the founder of Web classifieds site Craigslist, to its advisory board.
Expert advises automakers to take it slow on road to recovery
(PhysOrg.com) -- Supply chain expert Panos Kouvelis says it's time for the auto industry to go through a period of capacity rationalization.
Comparing The Animate With The Inanimate
One of the key points that perpetually surfaces in the Intelligent Design debate is comparing animate with inanimate objects and attempting to draw comparisons or conclusions1. This becomes more pronounced...
Report: Greater security needed in space
PARIS, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- The space community needs a directory of satellite maneuvering centers that could be contacted in emergencies, scientists at a seminar in France said.
Food security in East Africa 'within reach'
East Africa must adopt alternative farming techniques to combat the crop losses projected for 2050, a study says.
H1N1 sufferer blames Air Canada for her flying while sick
A woman who tried to rebook her Air Canada flight because she contracted H1N1 was told by the airline that she would have to pay an extra $692 to push...
Robotic Devices Providing Home-Care Rehabilitation
(PhysOrg.com) -- A group of researchers, at Northeastern University, have developed several portable robotic devices to aid in the rehabilitation process of stroke victims. These devices are small enough for...
Chemical Security Bill Wins Approval
Safety: Legislation requires separate standards for academic labs, large commercial facilities.
Lifesaving rules translated after drownings spike
The Lifesaving Society is translating vital drowning-prevention information into 26 additional languages in an effort to reach new immigrant parents in Ontario.
Some Trees and Insects Are Made for Each Other
New research on the Joshua Tree and its pollinators suggests that coevolution may be responsible for the wide diversity of insects and plants around the world.
Technology critical to China's low-carbon plans
China is considering a low-carbon road map to reduce emissions while preserving economic growth. Technology is crucial, says Gordon Conway.