23/04/2012

Virtual learning environments put new demands on teachers

Introduction of hi-tech teaching aids in the classroom often comes with great hopes for enhanced learning. Yet a new doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that new technologies per se do not improve ...

Birds cultivate decorative plants to attract mates

An international team of scientists has uncovered the first evidence of a non-human species cultivating plants for use other than as food. Instead, bowerbirds propagate fruits used as decorations in their sexual displays. ...

India's TCS quarterly profit leaps 23%

India's biggest outsourcing firm TCS reported Monday net profit jumped 23 percent in the three months to March, beating market forecasts as US and European customers boosted orders.

Chinese court seeking to mediate iPad dispute

(AP) -- A Chinese court is mediating between Apple Inc. and the Chinese company challenging its right to use the iPad trademark, seeking to get the companies to settle an awkward standoff over the issue.

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