Because females carry two copies of the X chromosome to males’ one X and one…
Month: July 2009
Blackest Black Ever: Ultra-thin Material Absorbs Almost 100% Of Light
It appears to be a paradox: ultra-thin material that absorbs all incident light. Nonetheless, it…
Jobs Is Back, But Apple Is Tight-Lipped
Steven P. Jobs, Apple’s co-founder and chief executive, has officially returned to work after a…
A U.S. Outsourcing Deal May Add American Jobs
Even Snapple, an American iced tea maker with a homespun image, is outsourcing work to…
Alice.com Grasps the Woes of Buying Toilet Paper
If shopping for household essentials like toilet paper and soap isn’t your favorite activity, a…
China Web Controversy Highlights Public Role
Beijing’s retreat on its latest Internet-censorship effort highlights the rise of China’s increasingly tech-savvy, vocal…
The Latest App: Smartphone Interpreters
Uncle Sam may soon get a little diplomatic help from the iPhone and BlackBerry. On…
Conservative Approach Helps Tech Stocks Shine
Tech stocks are finally working to redeem themselves from the 2000 tech-stock bubble. While the…
Three Months Later: Where’s DOWNAD?
Exactly three months ago, the whole IT sector was waiting with bated breath for April…
Three Months Later: Where’s DOWNAD?
Exactly three months ago, the whole IT sector was waiting with bated breath for April…