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Team reports major step forward in cell reprogramming

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers has made a major advance toward producing induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, that are safe enough to use in treating diseases ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 08, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (18) | comments 0

Twitter to serve up ads with 'Promoted Tweets'

Twitter said Thursday that it will begin placing advertisements known as "Promoted Tweets" in the timelines of users who follow a particular brand or company.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 28, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Sharing in sorrow might make us happier, study shows

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scrolling through Facebook or mingling at a party, you might get the impression that other people's lives are full of job promotions, exotic travel and successful relationships. We don't often ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Twitter expands ad program to mobile users

Twitter said Tuesday it was expanding its advertising program to mobile users, the latest bid by the short-messaging service to boost its money-making efforts.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Off to see 'The Wizard' for free at Netflix Oct. 3

(AP) -- Anyone with a computer and Internet connection can be off to see "The Wizard of Oz" for free next month, courtesy of Netflix Inc.'s movie-streaming service.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gene related to aging plays role in stem cell differentiation

A gene shown to play a role in the aging process appears to play a role in the regulation of the differentiation of embryonic stem cells, according to researchers from the Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jun 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Apple offers to refund Australian iPad customers

Apple Wednesday offered to refund Australian customers who felt misled by advertising about the 4G capability of its new iPad, which can only access the ultra-fast wireless network in North America.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Perception, work-life balance key factors in workplace safety: study

Six thousand workers die on the job in the U.S. each year, and millions more are injured. According to a recent University of Georgia study, a worker's perception of safety in the workplace and the work-life balance established ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Twitter fights spammers with lawsuit

Twitter on Thursday turned to a US federal court in its latest effort to stop spammers targeting the worldwide one-to-many text messaging service.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Moody's downgrades Nokia's rating, keeps negative outlook

The international ratings agency Moody's downgraded on Monday its ratings for the Finnish telephone maker Nokia owing to poor prospects for future sales.

Technology / Business

created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US online spending rises 15% nearing year's end

US online shopping rose 15 percent from November 1 to December 9 compared to the same period last year, according to industry tracker comScore.

Technology / Business

created Dec 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Marketing trends in 2012: Viral promotion, product placement, crowdsourcing

(PhysOrg.com) -- Traditional product advertising -- full-page magazine ads and 30-second television commercials -- may be going the way of the rotary phone. Emerging concepts such as crowdsourcing, viral Internet campaigns, ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Daily deal companies are here to stay, according to consumers

Despite recent news reports questioning the long-term viability of daily deal companies, a new study from researchers at Rice University and Cornell University shows that the companies are more popular than ever among consumers.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Sep 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Look out for hidden trans fat in trans fat-free food

Think twice before you bust open that bag of chips-you could be eating more trans fat than you think, thanks to a loophole in FDA food labeling laws.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 15, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 10

Researchers find promotion is bad for mental health and stops your visiting the doctor

New research by economics and psychology researchers at the University of Warwick has found that promotion on average produces 10% more mental strain and gives up to 20% less time to visit the Doctors.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 09, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0