Review: IE8 features good, but no need to switch
(AP) -- I procrastinated for nearly two weeks before installing Microsoft Corp.'s new Web browser.
Software
Apr 1, 2009
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Verizon Wireless sees Kindle-type e-readers coming
(AP) -- Amazon's Kindle might soon be getting new competitors in the market for electronic-book devices.
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 1, 2009
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Researchers examine bacterial rice diseases, search for genetic solutions
As a major food source for much of the world, rice is one of the most important plants on earth.
Plants & Animals
Apr 1, 2009
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Electrical engineer cracks code to detect media tampering
(PhysOrg.com) -- An NJIT electrical engineer has cracked the code that will enable researchers around the world to detect tampering with electronic images.
Computer Sciences
Apr 1, 2009
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Chemists synthesizes carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are part of our daily vocabulary. We all know they're part of a healthy diet. We know they're in breads and pastas. We know they have something to do with starches and sugars. But, even though carbohydrates ...
Materials Science
Apr 1, 2009
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Satellite snow maps help reindeer herders adapt to a changing Arctic
Arctic reindeer herders are facing the challenges of adapting to climate change as a warmer Arctic climate makes it harder for herds to find food and navigate. To help them adapt, the ESA-backed Polar View initiative is providing ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 1, 2009
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Tropical forest seed banks: A blast from the past
Seeds of some tree species in the Panamanian tropical forest can survive for more than 30 years before germinating. That is 10 times longer than most field botanists had believed.
Ecology
Apr 1, 2009
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Fallen star SGI to sell most assets for $25M
(AP) -- Silicon Graphics Inc. will sell the remaining shreds of its fraying franchise to Rackable Systems Inc. for $25 million, punctuating the downfall of a former high-tech star that once dazzled investors and customers ...
Business
Apr 1, 2009
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Technology opens promise, perils of ocean mining
(AP) -- There's gold in that thar sea floor. Silver, copper, zinc and lead, too. The problem is, it's a mile or two underwater and encased in massive mineral deposits that layer a dark, mysterious world.
Earth Sciences
Apr 1, 2009
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AT&T to try selling wireless broadband laptops
(AP) -- AT&T Inc. is going to go beyond cell phones and test selling laptops in its stores in Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Telecom
Apr 1, 2009
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