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New Seedless Tangerine-Like Citrus Plant Developed
Citrus researchers have developed a new mandarin (or tangerine) for commercial production. Named "DaisySL" for Daisy seedless, the new fruit is finely textured and juicy, with a rich, sweet and...
Myth Of High Engineering Dropout Rate Refuted By New Study
Research findings suggest that, contrary to popular belief, engineering does not have a higher dropout rate than other majors and women do just as well as men, information that could...
Donate Your Computer's Idle Time To a Good Cause On Facebook
The space geeks of the world have long known about such distributed computing initiatives like SETI@Home, which taps into a network of logged-in home computers, using their idle processing power to crunch radio...
Pentagon reviews social networking on computers
(AP) -- The Pentagon is reviewing the use of Facebook and other social networking sites on its computers with an eye toward setting rules on how to protect against...
US struggling to find cyber-tsar
The Obama administration has come under fire for dragging its feet in its search for a head of cyber security.
Hybrid rebates ineffective, study finds
Despite the millions of dollars being thrown toward them, government programs that provide rebates to hybrid vehicle buyers are not worth the investment, a University of British Columbia study has...
Japanese Researchers Tap Chemical Composition To Give Flavor Ratings to Food
It’s been said there’s no accounting for taste, but if Japanese researchers have their way, there soon will be. Research initiatives underway in various corners of Japanese agriculture will remove taste from the...
How Many Candies Are in That Jar?
Counting cards at the casino may pay out more than counting candies in a jar, although a close goodie guesstimate could still win you a sweet prize at the county fair. But...
Web site tracks world online censorship reports
(AP) -- When Shanghai blogger Isaac Mao tried to watch a YouTube clip of Chinese police beating Tibetans, all he got was an error message.
PayPal outage frustrates merchants, consumers
(AP) -- PayPal suffered periodic breakdowns that crimped Internet sales for more than four hours Monday.
LaHood calls summit on texting, distracted driving
(AP) -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Tuesday he will convene a summit of experts to figure out what to do about driver cell phone use and texting, practices...
Video: Loaded: Help wanted
The acting U.S. cyberspace director steps down, which means there's an opening! Iriver may release a touch-screen tablet to compete with an Apple tablet that we don't even know actually...
Bell stores to offer Palm Pre on Aug. 27
The battle between smartphone-makers Apple and Palm comes to Canada later this month as Bell Canada announced Tuesday it would be offering Palm's latest phone on Aug. 27.
Hacker Conferences Attract Spies, Thieves
From Passwords to Credit Card Numbers, Data of All Kinds Draw Crooks
Grant scores leave applicants in limbo
Top-rated research must wait until September for NIH funding decision.
Online tool could aid global collaboration
A free online data-sharing tool developed by Google could help with worldwide scientific collaborations.
Virtual Worlds May Be the Future Setting of Scientific Collaboration
(PhysOrg.com) -- Normally, virtual worlds are the setting of many online games and entertainment applications, but now they`re becoming a place for scientific collaboration and outreach, as well. A team...
Your tools are as good as you think they are
Your office or firm might not own -- -- or be able to afford ? -- the latest software or computers. But that may not impair the productivity of...
Litter study grabs cigarettes
A recent study looked at more than a thousand discarded cigarette packets – and found that many are avoiding cigarette taxes.
Mathematical Modeling Predicts Response To Herceptin
Cancer researchers are turning to mathematical models to help answer important clinical questions, and a new article illustrates how the technique may answer questions about Herceptin resistance.
Japanese electioneering tiptoes into Internet age
High-tech Japan is gearing up for elections, but you won't hear a tweet from Prime Minister Taro Aso or his main rivals.
Peruvian government 'failing to prioritise science'
Science and technology is lacking in Peru's governmental agenda and causing an unsustainable situation, says a key scientist.
An above-the-fold debate that must be fought below the belt
In the race to frame the debate on healthcare reform, Democrats are being outsmarted and outdated by conservatives. It's time to stop pulling punches. There are times when I want to quit being...
Obama gives powerful drug lobby a seat at healthcare table
The pharmaceutical industry, once condemned by the president as a source of healthcare problems, has become a White House partner. ...
Another fine monopoly rules sites on the Internet
A traveler booking a night at the Ft. Wayne Marriott hotel on Aug. 19-20 may get a surprise when checking prices online.
Why the new energy climate bill is more important than ever
Of course, it is not news that investment in clean energy technology can create jobs. In the name of “green” jobs these new opportunities for people have been touted for...
Google woos IT managers with old-tech billboards
Google on Monday resorted to old-time outdoor billboards in its quest to convince business IT managers to use software applications that the Internet titan offers as services online.
Video: NASCAR Turning New Leaf
The NASCAR race season is moving into the final stretch, but the top drivers have more than the checkered flag in sight. As Hari Sreenivasan reports, the gas guzzling sport...