Evolution debate reaches South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers are again embroiled in the continuing evolution controversy to decide how textbooks should present scientific theory.
Other
May 9, 2006
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MySpace, Google among '06 Webby winners
The winners of the 10th Annual Webby Awards were announced Tuesday; among them were Myspace.com, The Onion, Google, and the BBC. The Webby Awards from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences honors excellence ...
Internet
May 9, 2006
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'Cyberblackmail' on the rise
As illegal moneymaking schemes go, it's certainly not a new one: Crooks steal something of value from their victims and then demand ransom for its safe return. The 21st-century twist in the tale is that now it's not just ...
Internet
May 9, 2006
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Study links plankton blooms to earthquakes
A team of U.S. and Indian scientists says it has found a link between concentrations of chlorophyll in coastal waters and the occurrence of earthquakes.
Earth Sciences
May 9, 2006
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Lawsuit filed against Teflon maker DuPont
A lawsuit has been filed in Des Moines, Iowa, charging the DuPont Co. with failing to disclose the potential dangers of using its Teflon-coated cookware.
Business
May 9, 2006
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In Brief: Verizon expands online-gaming aspirations
Verizon acquired a stake in Super Computer International, a game server hosting company.
Business
May 9, 2006
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RAZR competes with flowers on Mother's Day
Tired of taking mom out to the same neighborhood restaurant for brunch each Mother's Day? Or maybe she's getting bored of getting a bunch of lank carnations or a bottle of perfume from a department store every spring?
Consumer & Gadgets
May 9, 2006
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Scientists Have Identified Basic Principles of Communication
How do we succeed in putting our ideas into words, so that another person can understand them? This complex undertaking involves translating an idea into a one-dimensional sequence, a string of words to be read or spoken ...
Mathematics
May 9, 2006
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Iowa State To Have The Most Realistic Virtual Reality Room in the World
More than $4 million in equipment upgrades will shine 100 million pixels on Iowa State University’s six-sided virtual reality room. That’s twice the number of pixels lighting up any virtual reality room in the world and ...
Hardware
May 9, 2006
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In undersea habitat, aquanauts learn about task performance for the moon and Mars
In isolated environments, astronauts, flight crews, offshore workers and military forces must maintain vigilance and work together to ensure a safe and successful mission.
Space Exploration
May 9, 2006
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