Study: Ginseng just got better -- not as bitter
University of Illinois scientists have learned to mask the bitterness of ginseng, a common ingredient of energy drinks.
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Dec 6, 2010
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Samsung's Nexus S can make payments at retailers
(AP) -- The new Nexus S smart phone can do something older Android devices can't: make payments.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 6, 2010
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Missouri grapes hold key to improving world grape production
In a few years, a sip of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Pinot Noir may include a taste of the "Show-Me" State. The state grape of Missouri – the Norton variety grown at many vineyards around the state – is resistant ...
Biotechnology
Dec 6, 2010
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Scientists identify mechanism responsible for spreading biofilm infections
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health have discovered how catheter-related bacterial infection develops and disseminates to become a potentially life-threatening condition. The study, which included research on ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 6, 2010
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US company could try spacecraft launch Wednesday
An American company may attempt to launch its first space capsule into orbit as early as Wednesday, in a key test for the future of commercial space flight as NASA winds down its shuttle program.
Space Exploration
Dec 6, 2010
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UN climate talks move into decisive phase
(AP) -- U.N. climate talks moved into their decisive week Monday with the agenda dominated by future cuts in carbon emissions and keeping countries honest about their actions to control global warming.
Environment
Dec 6, 2010
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Vt. city stumbles in effort to do telecom itself
(AP) -- Tired of waiting for state-of-the-art communications technology, voters of Vermont's biggest city decided in 2000 to form their own company to provide telephone, Internet and cable TV service.
Telecom
Dec 6, 2010
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Massive outage takes down blogging site Tumblr
(AP) -- The popular blogging site Tumblr is working to recover from an outage that's left it out of service for at least 15 hours.
Internet
Dec 6, 2010
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Learning the language of bacteria
Bacteria are among the simplest organisms in nature, but many of them can still talk to each other, using a chemical "language" that is critical to the process of infection. Sending and receiving chemical signals allows bacteria ...
Biochemistry
Dec 6, 2010
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Gift Guide: Winners for every kind of gamer
Nearly three-quarters of American households own a device that's used specifically for video games, whether it's a console, a handheld device or a dedicated computer, according to Nielsen Co. Add to that all the people who ...
Software
Dec 6, 2010
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