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Judge grills lawyer as N.L. probes cancer inquiry rules
The judge hearing Newfoundland and Labrador's breast cancer inquiry demanded Monday to know who ordered a government lawyer to ask for clarification on the role of inquiry lawyers.
Data from Columbia disk drives survived the shuttle accident
Jon Edwards often manages what appears impossible. He has recovered precious data from computers wrecked in floods and fires and dumped in lakes. Now Edwards may have set a new...
More information expected on errors in Manitoba pathologist's work
Health officials in Manitoba plan to release more information Wednesday afternoon about an investigation into errors made by a pathologist with Manitoba Diagnostic Services.
UMG confirms deal with Qtrax to allow free music downloads
(AP) -- Universal Music Group confirmed Tuesday that it has reached a deal with file-sharing site Qtrax to allow free, legal downloads of UMG music.
California high school wins science bowl
WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Energy said Santa Monica (Calif.) High School is the winner of the department's 18th annual National Science Bowl.
Piecing Together The Next Generation Of Cognitive Robots
European researchers are making progress on piecing together a new generation of machines that are more aware of their environment and better able to interact with humans. While building robots...
Cardinal Health-brand mouthwash recalled
WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall of Cardinal Health-brand alcohol-free mouthwash due to possible contamination.
Electronic Tags Locate Patients, Pharmaceuticals In British Hospital
Location technologies are improving health care in the UK, but compatibility problems could limit their impact. The RFID tags are being used for security for babies in maternity units (prevention...
There's A Hole In My -- And In The Data As Well!
Like the popular children's song "There's a Hole in My Bucket," in which Liza and Henry try to patch a leaking pail, researchers with the San Diego Supercomputer Center at...
Munch-o-matic: Scientists Develop The Artificial Mouth
For years scientists have tried to build an electronic tongue, a robotic tasting device that could have profound applications in improving food quality and safety. But before machines learn to...
'Tempers will flare' as prison smoking ban takes effect, inmate says
The first stage of a widespread smoking ban was rolled out in federal prisons on Monday, and inmates say it will likely put prisoners on edge.
Disfigured bald eagle to get a bionic beak
She has been named Beauty, though this eagle is anything but. Part of Beauty's beak was shot off several years ago, leaving her with a stump that is useless for...
FSU researcher: As gas prices climb, employee productivity plummets
Rising gas prices are affecting more than the family budget. More pain at the pump results in more employee stress on the job, says Wayne Hochwarter, the Jim Moran Professor...
As prices rise, find ways to trim grocery bills
The rising cost of gas, diesel fuel and other forms of energy can affect the price of many other things that we purchase, from milk and bread to coffee and...
T-Mobile brings 3G wireless to NYC; other markets to follow
(AP) -- T-Mobile USA has fired up its third-generation wireless network in the U.S., announcing Monday that it's now live in New York City - though few phones can...
AP launches news service geared for iPhone
(AP) -- The Associated Press and more than 100 of its member newspapers are launching a service Monday that will make news stories available on Apple Inc.'s iPhone and...
If a Train Leaves New York at 5pm . . . Will it Teach a Kid Math?
We have all at one point or another learned some variation of a mathematical formula involving trains and their timetables. For example: if a train leaves Boston for New York...
Construction workers learn new technology
AUSTIN, Texas, May 5 (UPI) -- The University of Texas at Austin says it received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to teach new technology...
Budget does nothing for home-care dilemma: senior
An elderly St. John's man whose campaign for improved home-care services touched a nerve several months ago says the latest Newfoundland and Labrador budget accomplishes nothing.
Miramichi pathology test inquiry begins hearings
The inquiry into the pathology services at the Miramichi Regional Health Authority began in Moncton on Monday.
Wal-Mart expands low-price drug program
(AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, announced Monday it would expand its discounted prescription drug program to offer 90-day supplies for $10 and add several women's...
Senate GOP Wants Halt To Ethanol Expansion
Senate Republicans asked environmental regulators to use their power to halt the country's ethanol output expansion plans, that include a five-fold increase over the next 15 years, amid rising food...
Study: New computer threat is emerging
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., May 5 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say there might be another emerging treat to computing other than viruses and worms: malicious hardware could soon become a...
NASA Employees Abusing Government Credit Cards
Video games and iPods, among other things, have been purchased by NASA employees abusing their government-issued credit cards, reports the Houston Chronicle. read more
Online health records: Convenience vs. privacy
Some day soon, Canadians will have access to free online tools for managing their health information, but plans to store the information on servers south of the border could mean...
Plants Text Message Farmers When Thirsty
Beginning this crop season, farmers will be able to receive text messages on their cell phones from their plants saying whether they are thirsty or not. Accent Engineering, Inc., of...
Obama: Change in ethanol policy might be needed
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrat Barack Obama said Sunday the federal government might need to rethink its support for corn ethanol because of rising food prices, a stance similar to Republican...
Obituary: DT Whiteside
Obituary: Eminent historian of mathematics and expert on Isaac Newton