Whole genome sequencing — spelling out a person’s entire DNA genetic code — has moved…
Month: February 2011
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Fossil antelopes shed new light on today’s sub-Saharan mammals
Modern-day Africa south of the Sahara is home to a unique variety of mammals, a…
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China appeals to US for fairness in security probe (AP)
AP – China appealed Thursday to Washington for fairness as American officials decide whether to…
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Japan may send chatty humanoid tweet-bot to space (AP)
AP – Lonely astronauts on the International Space Station may soon be getting an android…
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Special Report: Al Jazeera’s news revolution (Reuters)
Reuters – A journalist throws open the wide front door of Al Jazeera’s Doha headquarters,…
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After ‘Jeopardy!’ win, IBM program steps out (AP)
AP – Fresh off its shellacking of two human champions of the “Jeopardy!” television show,…
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Ozone layer’s future linked strongly to changes in climate, study finds
The ozone layer — the thin atmospheric band high-up in the stratosphere that protects living…
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Video making second mobile revolution (AFP)
AFP – Smartphones and tablets are driving a mobile revolution, allowing video to take the…
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To escape blame, be a victim, not a hero, new study finds
Great works and praiseworthy behavior may bring respect and admiration, but these won’t help us…
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Build your online networks using social annotations
Researchers at Toshiba are working on a way of finding clusters of like-minded bloggers and…