Robot guards to patrol South Korean prisons
Robot guards with sensors to detect abnormal behaviour will soon begin patrolling South Korean prisons to ease the burden on their human counterparts, researchers said Thursday.
Robotics
Nov 24, 2011
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Mars science laboratory launch milestones
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Mars Science Laboratory is tucked inside its Atlas V rocket, ready for launch on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The Nov. 26 launch window extends from 7:02 ...
Space Exploration
Nov 24, 2011
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Outsourcing stems Philippines labour exodus
Malaysia-based computer whiz Arlene Teodoro packed his bags and flew home to the Philippines this year, going against the tide in an impoverished country that sends millions of workers abroad.
Business
Nov 24, 2011
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Job-seeking Hungarian pleads guilty to hacking
A Hungarian man pleaded guilty Wednesday to hacking into the computer systems of the Marriott hotel chain and threatening to reveal confidential information unless he was given a job.
Internet
Nov 24, 2011
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Qualcomm challenges LCDs through new e-reader
A new electronic display is poised to challenge power-hungry LCDs after U.S. mobile chip maker Qualcomm Inc. teamed up with a South Korean bookseller to introduce a new e-reader.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 24, 2011
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Climate change: South Africa has much to lose
(AP) -- Imagine the savannas of South Africa's flagship Kruger Park so choked with brush, viewing what game is left is nearly impossible. The Cape of Good Hope without penguins. The Karoo desert's seasonal symphony of wildflowers ...
Ecology
Nov 24, 2011
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EU court rules against web filters to block file sharing
Internet service providers cannot be forced to install filters aimed at preventing people from illegally downloading music and other files, the EU's top court ruled Thursday.
Internet
Nov 24, 2011
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Pregnancy is a drag for bottlenose dolphins
Lumbering around during the final weeks before delivery is tough for any pregnant mum. Most females adjust their movements to compensate for the extreme physical changes that accompany the later stages of pregnancy. However, ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 24, 2011
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Microsoft signs agreement to scrutinize Yahoo
It looks as if Microsoft wants a seat at the negotiating table if Yahoo decides to sell part or all of its business.
Business
Nov 24, 2011
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Steve Jobs' $4.6B in Disney shares go to trust
(AP) -- Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs' $4.6 billion worth of shares in The Walt Disney Co. are now in a trust run by his wife, Laurene Powell Jobs.
Business
Nov 24, 2011
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