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Computers better lip-readers than humans
NORWICH, England, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- British scientists say their finding that computers are better lip-readers than humans may lead to improved lip-reading training for the deaf.
Plastic Surgeons Should Be Part Of Disaster Relief Planning, Response
When a terrorist bomb explodes, a tornado rips through a town, a hurricane devastates a region, or wildfires ravage homes and businesses, plastic surgeons are not typically atop the list...
Google Eyes Micropayments for Newspapers
Search Giant Offers Proposal to Industry Group as Struggling News Outlets Seek to Charge for Digital Content
Facebook to let users tag friends in status posts
(AP) -- Facebook is launching a feature that will let users "tag" their friends in their posts, similar to how they already can with photos.
Blow it Up: This Glass Can Take It
University of Missouri researchers are developing and testing a new type of blast-resistant glass that will be thinner, lighter and less vulnerable to small-scale explosions.
Premium info for car drivers
Clogged access roads, packed car parks - traffic chaos is an everyday occurrence in many inner cities. In future, premium services will help drivers get to their destination quickly, all...
Standards group debuts online games for safer workplaces
CSA Standards is rolling out online training games to help workers handle industrial explosions, train derailments, chemical spills and other emergencies.
China moves to control online music industry
China has announced that all songs posted on music websites must receive prior approval and foreign lyrics must be translated into Chinese, in a new push to control online content.
Anti-smoking law helps waiters to quit smoking
Researchers from the Catalan Institute of Oncology have studied the impact of the law banning smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants on those working in these places....
Virtual maps for the blind
The blind and visually impaired often rely on others to provide cues and information on navigating through their environments. The problem with this method is that it doesn't give them...
Canada and U.S. sign space agreement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- United States and Canadian space agency officials say they've signed a framework space exploration agreement.
No Mistaking this Bug with New Insect ID Technique
(PhysOrg.com) -- Misidentifying boll weevils caught in pheromone traps could be easier to avoid, thanks to a new DNA fingerprinting method devised by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their...
Health journalists utilize audience, other media to build news agenda
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Approximately one-fifth of Americans follow health news very closely, according to the Pew Research Center. To identify how the demand for health stories is met, University...
Researchers Design Rooms With Sensors That Help Dependent People
Researchers in Spain are working on a project with researchers of Telefónica I+D to develop a system for locating dependent people in their environment, so that their stay and safety...
The Real Way to Romance a Guy
Sending a bouquet to his office is a bit much. Being naked 24/7 is, well, cold. Other options? Jake breaks it down.
How do you say grid computing in Spanish?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Encouraged by the success of grid computing in Europe, scientists there set out to help their Latin American colleagues develop grid capability. The result today is a thriving...
Motorola Introduces Two New WiMAX Devices: CPEi 725 and USBw 200
The Home & Networks Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. today announced two new additions to its portfolio of WiMAX devices that deliver superior radio performance and throughput. The CPEi 725...
Easier to find oil
Researchers at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm have managed to prove that fossils from animals and plants are not necessary for crude oil and natural gas to...
UK schools minister fails to grasp fundamentals of maths
Schools minister Diana Johnson is unimpressed with research that shows children's understanding of ratio and algebra has not progressed since the early 1980s. She describes these as "topics" (
China could be $1 trillion green tech market
(AP) -- China potentially could be a $500 billion to $1 trillion a year market for environmentally sustainable "green technologies," a group of businesses and experts said in a...
ASUS Introduces the Designo MS Series LCD Monitors
Asus today unveiled the brand new ultra-slim Designo MS Series LCD monitors MS246/ 236/ 227/ 226/ 202 to astound users with a perfect combination of exceptional style and picture quality.
Training Apps That Help You Sweat the Details
Smartphones offer an electronic alternative to a personal trainer by putting thousands of exercise programs and videos at your fingertips.
Tech Companies Push to Digitize Patients’ Records
Both large and small technology firms are devising ways to update health care records. About $19 billion in government financing will help.
We all want the latest tech toy, study says
Like it or not, we're now officially a nation of technology-obsessed, gadget-loving geeks.
Video: Jobs Back On The Job
Following an extended leave of absence and a liver transplant, Apple CEO and technology icon Steve Jobs drew a standing ovation upon his return. John Blackstone reports from San...
Samsung Announces 640-Gigabyte 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive for High-end Mobile PCs
Samsung Electronics today announced its new 640-Gigabyte (GB) 2.5-inch Spinpoint M7 internal hard disk drive. The new 640GB hard drive, now the top-density drive of the popular M7 family, has...
Paralympian Uses Tech to Help People with Disabilities
Paralympian engineer works to bring technical assistance to people with disabilities.
Home Fire Sprinkler Claims James Dyson's Design Award
Design guru James Dyson handpicks a winner and two runner ups from over 400 projects for his industrial design competition Vacuum-magnate James Dyson knows that a little competition can go a...