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Japanese firm plans zero-emission ferry

Technology / Energy

created Oct 15, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A Japanese shipmaker said Thursday it planned to launch the world's first large electric ferry -- the latest innovation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.


Novartis denies problems with swine flu vaccine

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Oct 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Swiss pharmaceutical group Novartis on Monday denied that it faced hurdles in gaining regulatory approval in Switzerland for one of its swine flu vaccines because of possible bacterial contamination.


South Korea approves sale of Apple's iPhone (AP)

South Korea approves sale of Apple's iPhone

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- South Korea's telecommunications regulator said Wednesday it has given approval for Apple Inc.'s hit iPhone to be sold in the country - potentially shaking up a handset market controlled by domestic ...


AT&T asks employees to lobby FCC on net neutrality

Technology / Internet

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- AT&T Inc. is encouraging employees to join its lobbying campaign against proposed federal rules that would restrict the ways broadband companies can manage traffic on their networks.


South Korean regulator approves iPhone

Technology / Business

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- South Korea's telecommunications regulator cleared the way Wednesday for the launch of Apple's iPhone, amid reports the hit device could reach consumers by the end of this month.


A Frechman claimed that an Apple iPhone shattered in his face

Frenchman hurt in new 'exploding iPhone' incident

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Aug 25, 2009 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (5) | comments 10

A French security guard said Tuesday he had received a faceful of glass when the screen of his iPhone exploded, the second such reported incident in France.


Industry group: OK for iTunes to block Palm Pre

Technology / Business

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Apple Inc. appears to have clearance from an industry group to block rival Palm Inc.'s Pre phone from connecting with iTunes software.


Voter group challenges Diebold voting machine sale

Technology / Business

created Sep 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

(AP) -- A voter advocacy organization asked the U.S. Justice Department Tuesday to undo the sale by Diebold Inc. of its voting machine business, saying the transaction promotes a monopoly.


Eager gamers line up for 'Modern Warfare 2'

Technology / Software

created Nov 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Ryan Norwalk has cleared his schedule. The 26-year-old California State University student plans to spend Tuesday gunning down foes in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," the highly anticipated first-person shooter ...


3 more great white sharks tagged off Mass. coast

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(AP) -- A total of five great white sharks have now been electronically tagged off Cape Cod, allowing experts to track their movements and learn more about their migratory habits.


Frog in Pepsi can -- it's the real thing: FDA

Other Sciences /

created Sep 03, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

A Florida man who cracked open an ice cold can of Pepsi "indeed" found dismembered remains of a frog, the US Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday.


Swine flu rises at US colleges as students return (AP)

Swine flu rises at US colleges as students return

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Aug 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Georgia Tech freshman Elise Woodall was met with a message scrawled on the bathroom mirror of her dorm when she moved in two weeks ago: "Wash your hands. Swine is not fine."


Nokia said it was in a court battle in Brazil over its Ovi brand

Nokia caught up in Brazil brand name row

Technology / Business

created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nokia, the world's top mobile phone maker, said Friday it was in a court battle in Brazil over its Ovi brand, which a Brazilian telecoms company called Ouvi claims is too similar to its name.


Astronauts pack Buzz Lightyear for ride home (AP)

Astronauts pack Buzz Lightyear for ride home

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Sep 07, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- The astronauts aboard the orbiting shuttle and station packed up Buzz Lightyear on Monday for the ride home from "infinity and beyond."


Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

LHC nears restart after repairs

Physics / General Physics

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (16) | comments 3

The European Organization for Nuclear Research says it expects to restart the world's largest atom smasher by this weekend after more than a year of repairs.