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Getting Tough with China

May 20th, 2005 at 11:52 pm » Comments (0)

As a trade dispute escalates between the United States and China, the U.S. tech industry is keen to see changes by the Asian giant–but opinions vary on how hard to push.



NASA Unveils Lunar O2 Challenge

May 20th, 2005 at 11:40 pm » Comments (0)

The first team of scientists to invent a way to extract breathable oxygen from lunar soil will be awarded $250,000, NASA announced on Thursday.



Scientists Speed the Creation of Stem Cells

May 20th, 2005 at 6:38 am » Comments (0)

South Korean scientists have dramatically sped up the creation of human embryonic stem cells, growing 11 new batches that for the first time were a genetic match for injured or sick patients.



Introducing the ‘Toilet With Brains’

May 20th, 2005 at 6:32 am » Comments (0)

They size you up, offer you a hand, raise and lower the seat and flush when you’re finished. Researchers at Vienna’s Technical University said Thursday they have begun production on what they’ve dubbed a “toilet with brains” — a high-tech commode designed to help multiple sclerosis patients and other disabled or elderly people.



Dog Saves Man’s Leg

May 20th, 2005 at 12:52 am » Comments (0)

A man had his leg saved from amputation after his dog licked it better.



Medical Errors Still Claiming Many Lives

May 20th, 2005 at 12:47 am » Comments (0)

As many as 98,000 Americans still die each year because of medical errors despite an unprecedented focus on patient safety over the last five years, according to a study released today.



UK Scientists Clone Human Embryo

May 20th, 2005 at 12:43 am » Comments (0)

British scientists say they have cloned the country’s first human embryo.



Google’s New Personalized Homepage

May 20th, 2005 at 12:39 am » Comments (0)

Citing user requests to coalesce it’s disparate services, Google today released its new personalized homepage service. Check it out.