01/11/2011

Campaigners push for vast Antarctic marine reserve

Conservationists called Tuesday for the world's biggest marine protection zone to be declared around Antarctica, heralding the possibility of a global fight over its pristine waters.

Indian IT chief launches salvo at gov't: report

One of India's most respected businessmen slammed the government in remarks printed Tuesday, saying officials have failed to provide leadership as confidence in the country's economy wavers.

Battlefield 3 videogame sales blow away EA record

Electronic Arts (EA) announced that Battlefield 3 has become its fastest selling video game ever, with players snapping up more than five million copies since it launched last week.

Google Maps taking viewers inside shops

Google's free online map service is letting shops, gyms, restaurants and other small businesses provide viewers glimpses of what lies behind facades seen on Street View.

Ore. senator, others cited by digital-rights group

(AP) -- An Oregon senator who was behind a 1996 federal law that has made content-sharing services such as YouTube and Facebook possible is among three recipients of Pioneer Awards from a leading digital-rights group.

Toyota shows machines to help sick, elderly move

Toyota unveiled its ambitions for high-tech health care Tuesday, displaying experimental robots that the auto giant says can lift disabled patients from their hospital beds or help them walk.

Crop sensors outdo farmers at choosing nitrogen rates

Choosing how much nitrogen (N) to put on corn fields isn't something farmers take lightly. Many factors go into the decision, including past experiences, the timing of application, yield goals, and results from soil tests.

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