Genetic chip will help salmon farmers breed better fish
Atlantic salmon production could be boosted by a new technology that will help select the best fish for breeding.
Ecology
Feb 13, 2014
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Cancer drugs hitch a ride on 'smart' gold nanoshells
Nanoparticles capable of delivering drugs to specifically targeted cancer cells have been created by a group of researchers from China.
Bio & Medicine
Feb 13, 2014
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Wealthy neighborhoods fuel materialistic desires, study says
Where you live could affect whether or not you spend compulsively, according to new research from San Francisco State University published today in the Journal of Consumer Culture.
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2014
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'Sexy' underwear is not the only way to feel feminine on Valentine's Day, academic says
TV makeover shows and glossy magazines can leave women feeling guilty for not wearing "sexy" lingerie – especially on Valentine's Day.
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2014
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Study explores link between selling and leasing market prices for cars
Changes in the selling prices of cars can be used to improve calculations for how much people should be paying to lease a vehicle, according to a new study.
Economics & Business
Feb 13, 2014
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Group turns on Facebook privacy case deal (Update)
Children's advocacy groups fired at Facebook, rejecting a $20 million deal made to settle charges that the social network violated privacy by using "likes" as endorsements for ads.
Internet
Feb 13, 2014
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Google gets more guarded about acquisition numbers (Update)
Google is becoming more secretive about its acquisitions as the Internet company hunts for promising innovations and engineering talent to help shape the future of technology.
Business
Feb 13, 2014
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Motorola chief departs for Dropbox
The head of Google-owned maker Motorola, Dennis Woodside, announced Thursday he is leaving the smartphone maker to become chief operating officer at the online storage firm Dropbox.
Business
Feb 13, 2014
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Mobile apps shake up world of dating
Looking to meet women, 20-year-old US college student Leland turned to mobile phone app Tinder, after a friend told him about his own successful exploits.
Software
Feb 13, 2014
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Science unveils master painters' secrets
What hue of red was really in that Renoir masterpiece? How did Van Gogh envision his yellow flowers? And did Picasso really use housepaint?
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 13, 2014
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