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NIST creates new trace explosives standard
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology says it has created a new trace explosives standard designed for homeland security use.
Motorola shows off its first Google Android phone
(AP) -- Struggling handset maker Motorola has unveiled its first phone using Google's Android operating system.
Second Cutest Babies EVER VI
Inasmuch as the squeaks and pointing can be interpreted, we are pretty sure that The Frogger's favorite animal, after her dogs Golden Boy and The Wubby, is the giraffe. You...
Potato blight's gene weaponry revealed
Jumping genes may hold key to defeating mould that caused Irish famine.
Data sharing: Empty archives
Most researchers agree that open access to data is the scientific ideal, so what is stopping it happening? Bryn Nelson investigates why many researchers choose not to share.
How green is your campus?
Universities are working to bring sustainability to their campuses and classrooms, and could serve as a model for other institutions looking to go carbon-neutral. But there's no single way to...
Telus unable to sign new mobile customers
Telus is having problems signing up and renewing mobile customers because of problems with its client-management system, a problem dealers say has been going on for months.
Breeding apples with red flesh
(To view Richard Espley's MacDiarmid Award video click here) Dr Richard Espley, a molecular biologist at Plant & Food Research, has been named one of the MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the...
Accurate Predictions In A Limited Calculation Time
Air, road traffic and water flows can only be accurately predicted with computer simulations if the computers can automatically focus on important changes in an area, say researchers.
Trans fats banned from schools in Manitoba
Legislation banning sale of trans fats in foods served in Manitoba schools was proclaimed just as students headed back to class on Wednesday.
Cuban post offices OK'd for Internet access
(AP) -- Cuba has authorized public Internet access at post offices across the country, though it has yet to apply what would be a landmark loosening of cyberspace rules...
iPod Nano to come with video camera
Apple announced on Wednesday that it was adding a video camera to its iPod Nano and cutting prices of its wildly popular music players.
EU cracks down on 'cheating' electronics e-traders
More than half of all websites selling goods such as game consoles and digital cameras face closure or heavy fines for trying to "cheat" consumers, the European Union warned on...
Would-be Pirate Bay buyer ousted from stock market
(AP) -- The would-be buyer of Swedish file-sharing Web site The Pirate Bay has been kicked out of the smallcap stock exchange Aktietorget for misleading the market, the Swedish...
AT&T to double wireless data speeds in 6 cities
(AP) -- Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and Charlotte, N.C., will be the first cities to see the benefits of AT&T's plans to double the data download speeds on...
Health biotech firms with developing country partners better postitioned to innovate, prosper
Collaboration with health biotech companies in developing countries represents a major opportunity for companies in developed countries to strengthen their market reach and innovation potential, acording to the results of...
Jobs re-emerges but disappoints Apple faithful
A gaunt-looking Steve Jobs re-emerged on Wednesday to head Apple's regular product refresh event, but company faithful were disappointed by the lack of exciting announcements.
India Strikes Down AIDS Drugs Patents
Pharmaceuticals: Ruling is the result of an objection filed by Cipla.
Science And Media Disconnect? Maybe Not, Says A New Study
The prevailing wisdom among many scientists and scientific organizations is that, as a rule, scientists are press shy, and those who aren't are mavericks.
AT&T can't handle all the iPhones
Some turns of events in the technology world are truly surprising.Who knew that a couple of guys starting up Google would hit it as big as they did? Who imagined...
Standards For Identity Credentials And Authentication Systems Described
Two publications from NIST describe new capabilities for authentication systems using smart cards or other personal security devices.
A Chinese DIY Submarine Made from Oil Barrels
Two years, $4,385, and some homemade ingenuity can get you this underwater ride Chinese locals have already demonstrated a knack for knocking together homemade flying contraptions and robots. Now one amateur...
Palm unveils Pixi, smaller sibling of Pre
Palm Inc., which revitalized its product line with the Pre smart phone launch in June, is hoping to keep momentum going with the release of a lighter, cheaper handset called...
Some Stater Bros. soup recalled in Calif.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall of nearly 6,500 pounds of "Stater Bros." chunky sirloin steak with vegetables soup.
Beatlemania back as albums, computer game go on sale
Beatlemania is set to break out again on Wednesday when The Beatles' digitally remastered albums and a new computer game are released as the world's most famous pop group finally...
Home power plants project unveiled in Germany
An ambitious project was unveiled in Germany on Wednesday to install mini gas-fired power plants in people's basements and produce as much electricity as two nuclear reactors within a year.
Small businesses would see lower costs, more comprehensive coverage from health reform
September 9, 2009, New York, NY -- Small business owners and employees are among those who stand to benefit the most from provisions in some of the current health reform...
Sources: Yoko iTunes Story Untrue
Story Feeds Speculation that Beatles Songs Could Finally Be Sold by Apple