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Sask. MD's Wikipedia posting of ink blots angers psychologists
An emergency room doctor from Saskatchewan has angered psychologists by posting images of the Rorschach ink blots used for psychological testing on the online encyclopedia Wikipedia.
Organic food not healthier, study finds
LONDON (Reuters) - Organic food has no nutritional or health benefits over conventionally produced food, according to a major study published on Wednesday.
Let private firms run space taxis, panel told
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The U.S. government should leave the business of launching cargo and people into Earth orbit to private commercial space transporters, members of a presidential panel...
Motorola posts unexpected 2Q profit
(AP) -- Helped by deep cost cuts, Motorola Inc. on Thursday posted an unexpected profit for the second quarter after several quarters of losses, and said it expected things...
Microsoft CEO tries to sell analysts on Yahoo deal
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer is trying to improve Yahoo Inc. investors' opinions of the companies' search-advertising partnership.
Want responsible robotics? Start with responsible humans
When the legendary science fiction writer Isaac Asimov penned the 'Three Laws of Responsible Robotics,' he forever changed the way humans think about artificial intelligence, and inspired generations of engineers...
Nanotubes take flight
With products that range from carpets to kites, you'd think Rice University chemist Bob Hauge was running a department store...
Croc Unlocked: A Gene Map for the Fashion Industry
Sally Isberg has a special place in her heart for a 15-foot reptile that can tear a person limb from limb.
Shake, Rattle, No Roll: New Guide for Quake-Resistant Buildings
A guide for designing buildings using steel moment frames to resist earthquakes has been published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as part of its support for...
Is it possible to differentiate GISTs from leiomyomas by endoscopic ultrasonography?
A research article to be published on July 21, 2009 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. This research led by Professor Kim and his colleagues in Pusan...
Safety of combat military vehicles examined
A Queen's University Belfast academic is working on research that could help protect the lives of military based in Afghanistan.
E-Noses: Testing their mettle against fly noses
Scientists from CSIRO's Food Futures Flagship have made a breakthrough in efforts to extend the sensory range of 'electronic noses' (e-noses) by developing a system for comparing their performance against...
Google Maps accused of unfair competition in France
A French company is taking Google Maps to court for unfair competition, seeking 500,000 euros (706,000 dollars) in damages from the US-based Internet giant, a judicial official said Wednesday.
Fat lobsters focus of new study
A new study is working to determine what time of year lobsters are at their fattest, and most likely to earn the best price for fishermen.
Web Use Flattens As Behaviors Change
CNET: Americans Still Surfing Internet 12 Hours a Week, but Have Become Savvier, Survey Finds
Chinese agricultural boom 'holds lessons for Africa'
Technologies that drive China's agricultural success could be used in Africa to boost food production, says a report.
Qwest 2Q profit up 18 pct on one-time tax savings
(AP) -- Qwest Communications International Inc.'s second-quarter earnings rose 18 percent because of one-time tax savings, even as revenue continued to slide as customers abandon landline telephones, the phone...
US Guns Fuel Canada And Mexico Crimes, UK Gun Crime Remains Rare
Guns smuggled from the US arm criminals in Canada and Mexico, contributing to a higher murder rate in Canada and more intense drug crime conflict near the Mexican border, according...
Microsoft releases security patch for Web browser
Microsoft released a security patch on Tuesday aimed at preventing hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in its Web browser, Internet Explorer.
Scientists seek new tools to fight malnutrition
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Missouri researchers have launched a new effort in their fight against worldwide hunger: bringing together a doctor who has long treated the...
Africa Analysis: Harnessing the scientific diaspora
After decades of so-so attempts to harness Africa's scientific diaspora, a model for collaboration remains elusive, says Linda Nordling.
Obama's longtime doctor says healthcare reform plan falls short
Dr. David Scheiner of Chicago advocates a single-payer government system. He calls Obama's plan too timid, saying it reflects politics, not the president's ideals. ...
Immigration detention centers failed to meet standards, report says
Detainees were denied sufficient recreation time and adequate access to attorneys and legal materials, according to report. Administration officials say the data are dated. The federal government routinely failed to follow its own...
Chicago Co. Sues for Defamation by Tweet
Property Management Group Sues Former Tenant for $50,000 over Comment about Moldy Apartment
Out on a limb: Arm-swinging riddle is answered
Biomedical researchers on Wednesday said they could explain why we swing our arms when we walk, a practice that has long piqued scientific curiosity.
Study: Tanning beds as deadly as arsenic
(AP) -- International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category, deeming both to be as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas....
Microsoft to open stores in Arizona, California
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday it is planning to open its first two retail stores in Arizona and California this fall.
Google to offer personalized TV ads
Google Inc., which has long shown you different online ads depending on what you search for, will now help a single company show different TV ads, depending on who you...