Facebook provokes ire on privacy, again
Facebook has run into a fresh attack from privacy activists after the huge social network modified policies on how it manages users' data.
Nov 27, 2012
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Barbs fly between HP and former exec on probe
Hewlett-Packard and the former head of a British software firm it acquired traded barbs Tuesday over the US firm's allegations of deliberate accounting tricks ahead of a massive writedown.
Nov 27, 2012
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Chernobyl shelter construction reaches key landmark
Work to build a permanent shelter to secure the exploded reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine reached a key milestone on Tuesday when workers raised the arched section that will cover the ...
Nov 27, 2012
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East Asia faces unique challenges, opportunities for stem cell innovation
Tension is the theme running through the new consensus statement issued by the Hinxton Group, an international working group on stem cell research and regulation. Specifically, tension between intellectual property policies ...
Nov 27, 2012
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How to buy an ethical diamond
(Phys.org)—You've already decided that you're going to pop the question. Now comes another quandary: Where to get the ring, if you're buying one?
Nov 27, 2012
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French Jewish body takes Twitter to court
France's main Jewish students union (UEJF) has started legal action against Twitter to force the site to reveal details on people who posted a slew of anti-Semitic hate messages, its lawyer said Tuesday.
Nov 27, 2012
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Human transformation of land threatens future sustainability?
Social and physical scientists have long been concerned about the effects of humans on Earth's surface—in part through deforestation, encroachment of urban areas onto traditionally agricultural lands, and ...
Nov 27, 2012
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Increasing drought stress challenges vulnerable hydraulic system of plants
New computerized approach could revolutionize design and manufacturing
Engineers at Oregon State University and other leading institutions have made important advances that may dramatically change how machines get built, with a concept that could turn the approaches used by modern industry into ...
Nov 27, 2012
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Brazil says Amazon deforestation at record low
Deforestation of Brazil's Amazon has slowed for a fourth consecutive year to its lowest rate since authorities began monitoring the world's largest rainforest, officials said Tuesday.
Nov 27, 2012
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Amazon says Kindle sales doubled in key period
Amazon said Tuesday that sales of its Kindle tablets and e-readers have more than doubled over the key weekend launching the holiday season, but provided no specific sales figures.
Nov 27, 2012
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West coast log exports up slightly in third quarter of 2012
Log exports from Washington, Oregon, northern California, and Alaska increased about nine percent in the third quarter of 2012, totaling 412 million board feet, according to the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research ...
Nov 27, 2012
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Scientists make virtual portrait of Fahrenheit
Scientists in Poland have created a computer portrait of 18th century physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit using images of his relatives.
Nov 27, 2012
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Google hits back against German copyright law
Google launched an Internet campaign in Germany on Tuesday aiming to drum up public support against a proposed law that would force the search engine to pay publishers for content offered on the site.
Nov 27, 2012
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GM cars to use Apple voice assistant Siri
General Motors said Tuesday it will integrate Apple's voice-activated software Siri in some of its cars next year to allow iPhone users to perform hands-free tasks.
Nov 27, 2012
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