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EPA to limit mercury emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency will put controls on the emissions of hazardous pollutants such as mercury from coal-fired power plants for the first time by November 2011, according to an...
Cellphone ban begins for Ontario drivers
An Ontario law has come into effect Monday making it illegal for drivers to use hand-held cellphones, BlackBerrys and other electronic devices while behind the wheel.
New Rocket, but Future of Program Is Unclear
The launching of the Ares I-X is scheduled for Tuesday, less than a week after a report on NASA’s human spaceflight program brings the entire program into question.
Master of the universe
Michael Green is the new Lucasian chair of mathematics at Cambridge – following in the footsteps of Newton and Hawking. So does the pioneer of string theory think he holds the answers to...
New Laryngoscope Could Make Difficult Intubations Easier
A new tool may make it easier to place assisted breathing devices under difficult circumstances.
Senate Global Warming Bill Is Seeking to Cushion the Impact on Industry
The bill will initially grant free emissions permits and provide subsidies to some companies to ease the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
Oregon creek sees massive coho return
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Oregon wildlife officials say they're pleased and surprised to see huge numbers of coho salmon returning to an upstream hatchery.
Small Business Faces Sharp Rise in Costs of Health Care
As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health care system, many small businesses say they are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in...
Icahn resigns from Yahoo's board on friendly terms
(AP) -- Activist investor Carl Icahn has decided his work is done at Yahoo Inc. after muscling his way on to the slumping Internet company's board nearly 15 months...
Analysts see more growth ahead for Amazon
(AP) -- Low prices, solid customer service and an increasing willingness by consumers to spend on discretionary items contributed to Amazon.com Inc.'s solid third quarter, and the growth should...
World Briefing | Africa: Nigeria: Help for Fighting Malaria
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced Friday that Nigeria would receive grants to distribute 30 million antimalarial bed nets.
Business Briefing | Legal and Regulatory Matters: Eli Lilly Settles Zyprexa Suit With South Carolina
South Carolina’s attorney general, Henry McMaster, said the state had reached a $45 million settlement with the drug maker Eli Lilly & Company over the company’s marketing of an antipsychotic...
City Focuses on Recession-Proof Health Care Jobs
City officials plan to open an employment center dedicated to training workers for and placing them in health-related jobs, aiming to help them start or advance careers.
Analysis of Congressional health reform bills highlights similarities, differences, costs
New York, NY, October 23, 2009 -- A new Commonwealth Fund report analyzes the similarities, differences, potential impacts, and costs of current bills passed by the five committees of jurisdiction...
At Web 2.0 Summit, the Party's Back On
Nearly Every Big Player on the Web Had High-profile Exec Speaking at Event Where Optimism Was Tangible
Belkin recalls TuneBase for fire risk
Electronics accessory maker Belkin has issued a recall on some of its TuneBase products, which connect iPods and other MP3 players to car stereos, because of a potential to catch...
Small business needs 'free' thinking, Wired editor says
Journalist and author Chris Anderson says any company dealing in digital goods needs to think about offering products at no cost, and also globally.
Pepsi Nixes "Score with Women" iPhone App
Controversial Application Gave Pickup Lines to Woo Two Dozen Stereotypes of Women
Biofuel for commercial flights by 2010: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Friday it would approve biofuels for commercial flights by 2010 in a bid to drastically reduce the industry's carbon footprint.
Thinking big — and expensive — in the Saudi desert
Money is no object at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — but will sumptuous surroundings promote research?
Technical fixes needed to stem crop losses
Pests, disease and post-harvest problems are drastically reducing crop yields, a summit has heard, and quick technical fixes are a priority.
Africa world's fastest growing mobile phone market
(PhysOrg.com) -- Mobile phone subscriptions in Africa have defied the world economic crisis by growing faster than in any other region of the world since 2003, according to a United...
Making the best of attending a mega conference: hitting the sweet spot of the people and knowledge intersection
This topic popped up as I (aka Dr. Z of www.MyLabYourLab.com) was working on putting together my itinerary for the upcoming annual meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA). Conferences...
Stocks Higher on Microsoft Earnings
Deferral of Revenue From Windows 7 Upgrades Still Means Better-Than-Anticipated Quarterly Earnings
Microsoft shares soar despite profit drop
Software maker Microsoft reported a drop in net income of 18 per cent in the latest quarter.
Uruguay provides every primary school pupil with laptop
Uruguay has become the first country in the One Laptop per Child scheme to provide a computer for every child enrolled in a state primary school.
Miniature-horse therapy added to seniors program
Senior citizens at the O'Leary Community Centre in western P.E.I. had more than bingo to keep them occupied this Wednesday, when they got a visit from some miniature horses.
Judge dismisses 'Adult Services' Craigslist suit
(AP) -- A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit aimed at driving classified ads for prostitution off the Craigslist Web site.