Independent: Humanity must urgently embark on a massive programme to power civilisation from wood to…
Month: September 2008
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Apple improves security in iPhone 2.1 (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com – Among the many improvements to the iPhone with the 2.1 software update posted…
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Did ‘Spore’ copy protections backfire on EA? (CNET)
CNET – Clarification: Story updated at 6:57 p.m. to clarify the difference between the Spore…
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‘Dodgy Dossier’ Partly To Blame For Failure Of War Against Malaria In The Tropics
The war against malaria in tropical countries was fought and lost in the 20th century…
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Color-coded Bacteria Can Spot Oil Spills Or Leaky Pipes And Storage Tanks
Oil spills and other environmental pollution, including low level leaks from underground pipes and storage…
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Some Bladder Problems Are Provoked By Colon
For up to a million women, enjoying a piece of pepperoni pizza has painful consequences….
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Infidelity Dissected: New Research On Why People Cheat
The probability of someone cheating during the course of a relationship varies between 40 and…
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Mad Cow Disease Also Caused By Genetic Mutation
New findings about the causes of mad cow disease show that sometimes it may be…
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Scientist Uncovers Miscalculation In Geological Undersea Record
The precise timing of the origin of life on Earth and the changes in life…