Science And Technology News

11:45 AM
20-November
2009 Researchers: Radiation Therapy Proven To Be Useful With Pancreatic Cancer PatientsAccording to a recent study, radiation therapy is effective in achieving local control and palliation in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNTs). Previously the widespread belief among many inhte medical community was the tumors being commonly considered resistant to radiation therapy.
Topics: Science and Technology, Health

10:27 AM
20-November
2009 Internet Explorer 9 Test Version Showcased At Microsoft's Professional Developer ConferenceMicrosoft in an attempt to regain some of the foothold on web browsers showed off Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday. A test version of IE 9 was shown at Microsoft's professional developer conference.In
Topics: Science and Technology, United States

12:03 PM
19-November
2009 FAA Reports Country's Flight Plan Network Glitch SolvedThe Federal Aviation Administration issued a statement that the computer system that failed and caused flight delays on Thursday has been restored.
Topics: United States, Science and Technology, Travel

8:19 AM
19-November
2009 Europeans Surpass American And Japanese in R&D SpendingEuropean companies spent on average 8.1% more on research and development in 2008 than they did in 2005 according to a ranking released in the European Union. The trends are released in the EU's 2009 R&D investment scoreboard, with a survey of 2,000 companies that represent 80% of R&D spending by businesses worldwide.
Topics: Business, Science and Technology, World

6:11 AM
19-November
2009 GSK, Nabi Forge Deal To Develop, Sell Anti-Smoking VaccinePharmaceutical firms GlaxoSmithKline and Nabi Biopharmaceuticals have entered into a $540 million exclusive licensing agreement to develop and market an anti-smoking vaccine.
Topics: Health, Business, Science and Technology

   

1:11 PM
18-November
2009 American Firm Develops Defensive Sonic Blaster To Repel Pirate AttacksA recent pirate attack on a U.S. Flagged cargo ship was repelled by some hi-tech sound waves. The device called a Long Range Acoustic Device is growing in popularity with both the military and private enterprise.
Topics: United States, Business, Science and Technology

11:15 AM
18-November
2009 European Watchdog Finds Fault In EU Handling Of Intel CaseThe European Ombudsman today criticized the decision of the European Commission to impose more than a billion dollar fine on microchip producer Intel earlier this year.
Topics: Companies and Execs, Science and Technology, United States

9:09 AM
18-November
2009 No Spectacular Heavenly Fireworks For Clouded In WashingtoniansCloudy skies and city lights meant there was no spectular display of the annual Leonid Meteor Showers event for most Americans in the northeast.
Topics: Science and Technology, Offbeat

3:12 PM
16-November
2009 Study: Plastic Chemical May Make Boys EffeminateResearchers from the University of Rochester have found that boys born from mothers exposed to high levels of plastic chemicals during their pregnancy are less likely to play masculine toys and rough and tumble games.
Topics: Offbeat, Health, Science and Technology

1:47 PM
13-November
2009 NASA Scientists Uncover "Significant Amount" Of Water On MoonNASA scientists revealed a discovery of historic proportions on Friday. During a press conference scientists announced a "significant amount" of water.
Topics: United States, Science and Technology, Good