01/03/2011

Former Apple manager admits taking kickbacks

A former Apple manager has pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks from suppliers and manufacturers in Asia seeking contracts with the California gadget-maker.

Motivation in their work reduces stress among IT consultants

Information Technology (IT) consultants experience less stress when they carry out assignments in a working environment that motivates them. It also helps IT consultants experience less stress if they are able to manage their ...

Improved method developed to locate ships in storms

There are already systems that detect ships at sea, but a group of engineers from the UAH, led by the researcher Raúl Vicen, has introduced a new development, involving "the use of artificial intelligence techniques ...

Study reveals mercury levels in downtown Toronto

Buildings are not only an intrinsic part of Toronto's landscape, they are also adding mercury to the city's air. As suggested by the findings of a Ryerson University study, it can lead to a negative long-term impact on our ...

Lamborghini unveils new Aventador supercar

Record gas prices and a sluggish economy are driving many automakers to offer electric, hybrid and other less expensive cars to attract cautious customers. But that's not an issue for sportscar maker Lamborghini.

Research explains mystery of ocean sediment

(PhysOrg.com) -- New research by an international team of researchers has revealed the previously unidentified role that fish play in the production of sediments in the world's oceans.

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