Science & Tech

Global Warming Caused by Solar Radiation, Argue Some Scienti

December 9, 2009

While the world's politicians argue at Copenhangen, some scientists are speaking out at an alternative "sceptics' conference."
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Are Verizon's Anti-Apple Ads Fair?

Verizon's latest ads create a clever twist on Apple’s slogan ("There’s an app for that"), firing shots across the bows of both Apple and AT&T. But few things grow stale as fast as puns — even very clever ones.
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How to Shut Down the 'Net: A Guide for Repressive Regimes

Dictators aiming to squelch free speech in don't have to work too hard: It's all too easy to shut down the Internet and keep their people in the dark.
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iPhone App Helps You Find Birds

When Jory Langner finds time for a field trip during an upcoming visit to Washington, he won't have to ask local birders where to find candidates to add to his life list of birds sighted.
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Google Testing New Service to Package Newspaper Stories

Google is testing a new service that packages stories from The New York Times and The Washington Post to make it easier for readers to follow evolving news stories.
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More Twitter Lunacy: Australian Judge OKs Twitter in Court

Worried that people are too starry-eyed over micro-blogging site Twitter? Keep on worrying.
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NASA Resets Discovery Launch Date to March 12

Launch meant to jump line ahead of Russian craft going up later in month.
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A Sliver of Chance for Life on Mars

Scientists are pondering data from the Phoenix Mars Lander, including a nightly cycle in which water vapor in the atmosphere collapsed into the Martian soil.
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Second Dead Dolphin Found in New Jersey River

Experts fear dozen or so dolphins in river since summer may eventually drown when winter ice sets in.
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