US lawmakers have invited Apple, Facebook and Google to attend a hearing on mobile phones and privacy on Thursday -- the second Capitol Hill appearance in a week for executives from Apple and Google.
Business
May 16, 2011
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A new study offers hope for species such as the Siberian Tiger that might be considered 'too rare to save', so long as conservation efforts can target key threats.
Ecology
May 16, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A tumbling comet nucleus with a changing rotational rate has been observed for the first time, according to a new paper by a Planetary Science Institute researcher.
Space Exploration
May 16, 2011
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Two leading makers of lighting products are showcasing LED bulbs that are bright enough to replace energy-guzzling 100-watt light bulbs set to disappear from stores in January.
Energy & Green Tech
May 16, 2011
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A new tool is available to select for soybean rust resistance in breeding populations, said Glen Hartman, University of Illinois professor of crop sciences and USDA-ARS scientist. Hartman and his team of researchers successfully ...
Plants & Animals
May 16, 2011
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The White House unveiled a set of policy proposals Monday for international cooperation in ensuring an open and secure Internet.
Internet
May 16, 2011
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Google on Monday launched a YouTube channel honoring fallen journalists and enhanced its online news pages.
Internet
May 16, 2011
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Pop diva Lady Gaga has become the first person with more than 10 million followers on Twitter.
Internet
May 16, 2011
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Efficiency is a problem with today's solar panels; they only collect about 20 percent of available light. Now, a University of Missouri engineer has developed a flexible solar sheet that captures more than 90 percent of available ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 16, 2011
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A federal appeals court has refused to reconsider its decision ordering two former Harvard classmates of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to accept a multimillion dollar settlement over the company.
Business
May 16, 2011
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