Texas education board approves science standards (Update)
(AP) -- Texas will no longer require educators to teach weaknesses of all scientific theories, including evolution.
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Simple method devised to predict rises in Ebro River level
A team of researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) has developed a new mathematical method to easily predict rises in the level of the Ebro River in Zaragoza based on water flow recorded in Castejón ...
Environment
Mar 27, 2009
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Discovery of tuberculosis bacterium enzyme paves way for new TB drugs
A team of University of Maryland scientists has paved the way for the development of new drug therapies to combat active and asymptomatic (latent) tuberculosis infections by characterizing the unique structure and mechanism ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 27, 2009
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Online auto lease-swap market grows
When Hollywood scriptwriter Scott Nimerfro needed a car to bridge stints between his job in Los Angeles and his home in Cottage Grove, he didn't bother cruising car lots. Instead, he went to LeaseTrader.com and took over ...
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Mar 27, 2009
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New method applies pesticides in nanofibers to keep chemicals on target
(PhysOrg.com) -- To prevent pesticides from drifting away and potentially posing risks to the environment, Cornell researchers have devised a solution: Apply the pesticides by encapsulating them in biodegradable nanofibers, ...
Biochemistry
Mar 27, 2009
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US announces new fuel economy standard for 2011
The US administration Friday announced updated automobile fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles starting with the 2011 model year that aim to reduce gasoline consumption and emissions.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 27, 2009
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Consumers can be stuck when Web sites change terms
(AP) -- A recent e-mail from Eastman Kodak Co. didn't lead to a Kodak moment for Vanessa Daniele. It got her angry.
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Mar 27, 2009
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Nanopore Sequencing Could Slash DNA Analysis Costs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Over the past 5 years, researchers have been exploring the use of nanoscale pores as nucleic acid sequencing tools. In theory, such pores should generate a unique response characteristic of each of the four ...
Bio & Medicine
Mar 27, 2009
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Grim US newspaper ad revenue figures released
Last year was the worst ever for the US newspaper industry with both print and online advertising revenue posting declines, according to Newspaper Association of America (NAA) figures.
Business
Mar 27, 2009
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Google to expand TV ad service to online video
Internet giant Google is testing a new service that would expand its television-ad brokering business to YouTube and video on other websites, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
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