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Fungus-Infected Violin Beats Stradivarius in Listening Test
Violins made by the Italian master craftsman Antonio Stradivarius are worth millions of dollars for their unparalleled sound. And that's great, for the handful of musicians who can afford these centuries-old instruments. This...
US film distributors reject Charles Darwin biopic
Here's one you'll like, my British friends: it seems that the new Darwin biopic, Creation, can't find a US distributor. It pains me to link to
Polyclonality of BRAF mutations in acquired melanocytic nevi
The polyclonality of BRAF mutations in melanocytic nevi suggests that mutation of BRAF may not be an initial event in melanocyte transformation, according to a new brief communication published online...
Samsung Intros New Home Theater Full HD Projector
Samsung Electronics today announced the release of the A600, the latest A Series (A/V) Home Theater Projector with Full High Definition (HD) 1080p performance. The A600 builds on Samsung`s engineering...
Prize for wonder of science past
A book about the great 18th-Century innovators wins this year's Royal Society prize for popular science books.
Schwarzenegger to issue renewable energy order
(AP) -- Administration officials say Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is moving ahead with plans to sign an executive order establishing the most aggressive renewable energy standard in the nation.
Iraq troops' PTSD rate as high as 35 percent, says new study
The Veterans' Administration should expect a high volume of Iraq veterans seeking treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, with researchers anticipating that the rate among armed forces will be as...
LG Introduces its First Android Device
LG Electronics reinforced its aggressive strategy in smartphones by announcing the first Android mobile device.
Fuel economy higher, thanks to Cash for Clunkers
Cash for Clunkers may have run out of money, but certainly not gas.
Surveillance software solves security snag
Sophisticated network surveillance technology developed at the University of Adelaide will help solve a security dilemma currently facing airports, casinos, CBDs, shopping malls and large sporting and entertainment venues around...
Top schools announce joint support for open-access publication
Five of the nation's premier institutions, including MIT, announced their joint commitment to a compact for open-access publication.
Appleton-brand truffles recalled in Canada
OTTAWA, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Appleton Chocolates Co. are warning people with milk allergies not to eat the company's dark chocolate truffles.
Scientists Find Evidence of Casuarina Hybrids
(PhysOrg.com) -- Hybrids of the invasive Australian plant species Casuarina exist in Florida, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and university cooperators have found.
Seal of quality for hygienic equipment
The processing and packaging of food is governed by very strict hygiene rules. Researchers are now testing production equipment for cleanroom suitability and are listing qualified products in an online...
Cyber criminals targeting small businesses
(AP) -- Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses that don't have the resources to keep updating their computer security, according to federal authorities.
Yahoo! seeks to sell stake in Alibaba.com: report
US internet giant Yahoo! is seeking to sell up to 150 million dollars worth of shares in Alibaba.com, Dow Jones Newswires reported Monday.
Google Internet Stats Introduced
(PhysOrg.com) -- Google has quietly introduced a Google Internet Stats website, which presents snippets of statistics and insights for a number of focus areas, and allows you to search within...
Avaya to pay $900M for Nortel enterprise unit
Avaya Inc. has won an auction for Nortel Networks Corp.'s enterprise solutions business, and will pay $900 million US for the unit.
Natures' Reward green onions recalled
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of Nature's Reward-brand iceless green onions due to the possibility of bacterial contamination.
NEC, Casio, Hitachi to merge handset businesses
(AP) -- Japanese electronics makers NEC Corp., Casio Computer Co. and Hitachi said Monday they will combine their mobile phone handset-manufacturing operations by April next year in a bid...
In praise of… Norman Borlaug
No one person could ever encapsulate all the progressive hopes of the 20th century – faith in science, education and the triumph of fact and reason over tradition and superstition – but
Nonprofit Groups Upset at Exclusion From Health Bills
Since non-profit groups do not pay income taxes, they would not benefit from a tax credit for small businesses that provide health insurance to employees.
Opinion: Punching above our weight?
Not every nation shares Australia's enthusiasm for all things Western, writes Professor Dennis Altman.
Video: The Future Of Candy
Inhaling chocolate to snakeskin fruit, Mo Rocca looks at the next generation of the sweet tooth.
Unboxed: Wall Street’s Math Wizards Forgot a Few Variables
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, many experts want formulas for risk that look at human behavior and how it can change rapidly.
Restrict tanning bed use: P.E.I. doctors
The Medical Society of P.E.I. wants the provincial health minister to ban the use of artificial tanning equipment for people under the age of 18.
Tapping Geothermal Energy: New Drilling Method With Fire And Flame In The Depth
With increasing depth, geothermal energy offers an almost inexhaustible potential for renewable energy. The drilling costs however, rise exponentially with depth in the case of conventional rotary drilling. A thermal...
$100M-plus broadband map runs into cost questions
(AP) -- The national stimulus package passed by Congress in February may have been too enthusiastic about spending money on one particular project: figuring out where broadband Internet access...