Milky Way's biggest star may have had a different beginning
The current theory of star formation has a problem: it cannot make big stars.
Astronomy
Sep 4, 2013
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A smartphone that's a sight for sore eyes in Kenya
Simon Kamau, 26, has been in almost constant pain since he was a playful three-year-old and accidentally pierced his eye with a sharp object, but smartphone technology now offers hope.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 4, 2013
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In Nokia acquisition, Microsoft tries to catch up
Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's troubled smartphone business represents a daring $7.2 billion attempt by the software giant and a once-influential cellphone maker to catch up with the mobile computing revolution that threatens ...
Business
Sep 4, 2013
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Lookout tailors smartphone defenses for businesses
US mobile security startup Lookout built on the popularity among smartphone and tablet owners by offering its gadget-defending expertise to businesses.
Software
Sep 4, 2013
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Finnish study on climate change: Procrastination over mitigation measures could prove costly
Forecasts about global warming and its consequences are shrouded in uncertainty. Research scientists maintain that the risks associated with climate change are high, but are unable to estimate accurately how easily temperature ...
Environment
Sep 4, 2013
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US global competitiveness rising once again
The United States' competitiveness among global economies is rising again after four years of decline, though northern European countries continue to dominate the rankings published annually by the World Economic Forum.
Economics & Business
Sep 4, 2013
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6.5 magnitude quake off Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake was recorded Tuesday in waters off Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands region, where a 7.0 quake hit just last week.
Earth Sciences
Sep 4, 2013
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Science Fiction writer Frederik Pohl dead at 93
Author Frederik Pohl, who over decades gained a reputation of being a literate and sophisticated writer of science fiction, has died at age 93.
Other
Sep 4, 2013
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Review: 'Mega' phone is huge, with limited appeal
Please turn off all electronic devices, the flight crew instructs as we approach Los Angeles. With a small phone, I might have gotten away with ignoring safety regulations. Samsung's new Galaxy Mega phone was too conspicuous ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 4, 2013
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Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles worldwide (Update)
Toyota is recalling 200,000 vehicles worldwide for a hybrid-system problem and another 169,000 vehicles for an engine bolt defect.
Business
Sep 4, 2013
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