Researchers investigate what makes tree mallow turn nasty
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists are studying an invasive shrub which is threatening Scottish puffins and other seabirds.
Ecology
Nov 10, 2010
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Introducing a new cloud communicator, the 'LifeTouch' tablet terminal
NEC Corporation announced today the launch of a new cloud communicator, "LifeTouch," in support of corporate client services through cloud computing. The new product starts shipping at the end of this month.
Hardware
Nov 10, 2010
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A greener way to grow carbon nanotubes
Given their size, strength and electrical properties, carbon nanotubes — tiny, hollow cylinders made of carbon atoms — hold promise for a range of applications in electronics, medicine and other fields. Despite ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 10, 2010
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Republicans could scale back US science budgets
Budgets for scientific research in the United States could be scaled back with the return of a Republican-majority in Congress as conservatives aim to slash spending to reduce the ballooning deficit.
Other
Nov 10, 2010
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Australia's Groggle goes down in Google fight
To Australian entrepreneur Cameron Collie, Groggle seemed the perfect name for a website comparing the price of alcohol, or 'grog' as it is known Down Under, at nearby bottleshops.
Internet
Nov 10, 2010
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Ecologists get fish eye view of sexual signals
Carotenoid pigments are the source of many of the animal kingdom's most vivid colours; flamingos' pink feathers come from eating carotenoid-containing shrimps and algae, and carotenoid colours can be seen among garden birds ...
Ecology
Nov 10, 2010
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Virtual White House tours go online
The Oval Office, the "situation room" and the first family's organic garden are among the highlights of a new virtual tour of the White House put online Tuesday.
Internet
Nov 10, 2010
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Microsoft sues Motorola over 'excessive' royalty demands
Microsoft, which accused Motorola a month ago of violating its smartphone patents, filed suit against the US telecom giant again on Tuesday, accusing it of demanding "excessive" royalties.
Business
Nov 10, 2010
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Study links a couple's numeracy skills with greater family wealth
Couples who score well on a simple test of numeracy ability accumulate more wealth by middle age than couples who score poorly on such a test, according to a new study of married couples in the United States.
Economics & Business
Nov 10, 2010
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Apple to bring iAd mobile ad platform to Japan
Apple and Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Inc. are teaming up to bring the California-based company's iAd advertising network for portable devices to Japan early next year, the companies said Wednesday.
Business
Nov 10, 2010
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