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EPA says greenhouse gases endanger human health (AP)

EPA says greenhouse gases endanger human health

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (8) | comments 25

(AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency took a major step Monday toward regulating greenhouses gases, concluding that climate changing pollution threatens the public health and the environment.


New laser -- it's a gas, gas, gas... sensor

New laser -- it's a gas, gas, gas... sensor

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new generation of optical sensors is enabling the development of robust, long-lasting, lighting-fast trace gas detectors for use in a wide range of industrial, security and domestic applications.


Honda's 'Personal-Neo Urban Transport' Concept

Honda's 'Personal-Neo Urban Transport' Concept

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model demonstrates a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe, American Honda Motor announced at the 2009 Los Angeles ...


Samsung Announces the Premium I8910 HD Gold Edition

Samsung Announces the Premium I8910 HD Gold Edition

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Samsung Electronics today announced the availability of the I8910 HD (Omnia HD, GT-I8910) Gold Edition. This premium version of the ground-breaking full touch screen smartphone features a luxurious new look ...


Sony CEO Howard Stringer speaks to reporters

Sony to enter car battery market: Stringer

Technology / Energy

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Sony Corp. will tap the rechargeable car battery market amid a growing focus on electric cars and green auto technology, chief executive Howard Stringer said Thursday.


American drivers fond of their gas guzzlers will have to quickly learn to love greener cars

Green cars to get Copenhagen boost

Technology / Energy

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

American drivers fond of their gas guzzlers will have to quickly learn to love greener cars, which are expected to get a big boost from upcoming international climate talks in Copenhagen.


Apple's iPhone

Tips to keep iPhone battery going strong

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

In talking with my iPhone-using friends, we often seem to bring up how to squeeze the most life from the iPhone's "nonreplaceable" battery.


Belgian says he was alert but mute for 23 years

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(AP) -- For 23 torturous years, Rom Houben says he lay trapped in his paralyzed body, aware of what was going on around him but unable to tell anyone or even cry out.


plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

Pulling the plug on hybrid myths

Technology / Energy

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (16) | comments 31

(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether you call them myths, urban legends, fables or old wives' tales, there's a lot of misinformation out there about plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. These vehicles, abbreviated PHEVs, ...


Canada can lead the world with smart pension reform, says pension expert

Other Sciences / Economics

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Toronto - The time has come to turn Canada's supplemental pensions jumble into a coherent system with a clear goal and a clear plan to achieve it, according to Keith Ambachtsheer, Director of the Rotman International ...


Flags with the logo of chip maker Infineon fluttering at the Munich fairgrounds

Semiconductor giant Infineon upgrades outlook

Technology / Semiconductors

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

German semi-conductor maker Infineon on Thursday upgraded its turnover and profits forecast over the next 12 months because of higher demand from the auto industry and cost cuts.


The Gorillapod SLR-Zoom flexible tripod

Gadgets: Digital photo gift ideas

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Once again it's that shopping time of year and if digital photography is on your shopping list, here is a roundup of accessories to kick off the season.


'Call of Duty' setting entertainment records

Technology / Business

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- The video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" is blasting its way into entertainment history.


Glimpsing a greener future

Glimpsing a greener future: Computer model foresees effects of alternative transportation fuels

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- It's the year 2060, and 75 percent of drivers in the Greater Los Angeles area have hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that emit only water vapor.


CHINA-BYD-AUTO

Taiwan, China may develop electric cars together

Technology / Energy

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Taiwan and China are looking into developing electric cars together and will hold a conference here next week to seek areas where they can cooperate, a Taipei official said Monday.