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Nokia introduces $99 smartphone – Asha 501 - for India and other emerging markets

Austrian Tribune - Mon, 05/13/2013 - 04:36

In an attempt to regain a foothold in the low-cost smartphone sector, Finland-based handset maker Nokia unveiled its $99-priced touchscreen handset, the dual-SIM Nokia Asha 501, for India as well as other emerging markets last week.

Scarcity of Nurses puts Lives at Risk

United Kingdom - Mon, 05/13/2013 - 04:35

Warnings were issued by the health professionals and unions against the facts that the non-ending NHS cuts are resulting in hazardously unprotected staffing levels.

Climate Change Could Impact More than 30% of Animals This Century

United Kingdom - Sun, 05/12/2013 - 14:08

Climate Change could impact more than 30% of animals and more than 50% of plants on our planet during the current century, as per latest estimates of scientists.

Decline in U.S. Drug Spending in Six Years

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 08:35

According to a report, the total per capita spending on drugs in the USA fell 3.5%.

FDA Rules to Continue Sales of Generic Opana Painkiller

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 08:31

Federal regulators announced on Friday that the sales of generic Opana will be continued even though the pills are prone to abuse. The narcotic painkiller is similar to OxyContin.

United States Warns Japan to Stick to Rules over Currency Value

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 07:49

On Wednesday, Japan was warned by the United States that when it comes to its currency, it should stick to the rules.

BofA Questions Eric Schneiderman’s Claims

Banking - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 07:47

As per the revelations of a new report, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has been fired back by Bank of America Corp (BAC. N).

BofA Questions Eric Schneiderman’s Claims

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 07:47

As per the revelations of a new report, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has been fired back by Bank of America Corp (BAC. N).

Shale Gas Boom after Plummeting Oil Industry

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 07:44

"We hope to be able to produce shale oil, an unconventional type of crude, since we have already developed the unconventional natural gas, coal bed methane", says Edy Hermantoro, the Energy and Minera

Researchers Reveal New Underwater Spy Robot

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 07:07

A panel of researchers at Virginia Tech has brought out a prototype robot dubbed Cyro. The same is a self-governing robotic jellyfish, which is expected to act as an underwater military spy one day.

Microsoft adds new social features to its Bing search engine

Austrian Tribune - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 07:01

Microsoft disclosed in a Friday announcement that it has added some new social features to the Bing search engine; a move which marks yet another expansion to the company search site, in order to make it more useful and interactive as well as to distinguish it from Web search biggie Google.

Second Meteorite Reported in One of Towns of Connecticut

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 06:38

A second meteorite landed in one of the towns of Connecticut after first was reported in Wolcott. The second meteorite has been reported in Waterbury in the house of its resident Jay Langlois.

Hubble Telescope Discovers Polluted White Dwarf Stars

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 06:33

A pair of white dwarf stars has been recently discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope of NASA.

Curiosity Ready for a Greater Challenge

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 06:31

Mars Curiosity, following a spring break of four weeks, has again set its sights on Cumberland - the next drill target.

Lawsuit filed against Thermo Fisher

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 06:28

An accusation has been leveled against laboratory-equipment maker Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Astronauts Ready for Spacewalk to Fix Leak in Power System

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 06:19

NASA has reported that an ammonia leak has occurred in the power system. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing themselves for the closure of the leak.

New Survey Includes Study of Would-be-Mothers

United Kingdom - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 05:17

A new survey by Newcastle researchers includes a study of experience of the new mothers. This is an endeavor that designs a healthy lifestyle program for mothers-to-be.

Depression After Heart Attack Needs Equal Attention: Study

United States - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 05:07

As per a new study done by the researchers from University of California, San Francisco, every fifth heart patient carries symptoms of depression and considers their condition as a burden, thus deteri

Paul Mason Bares it All

United Kingdom - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 05:01

In order to reveal the ugly folds of his flaccid skin, former fattest man of the world, Paul Mason, posed in nude, a recent report has unveiled.

John Woodcock Decides to Study Asbestos Bill

United Kingdom - Sat, 05/11/2013 - 04:59

It has been found that certain plans sketched to simplify people's claims have seen a mixed reaction. People affected by asbestos exposure had made claims.

Cicada Insects Soon to be Part of America’s East Coast

Long-Awaited DSM-V Released

No Resistance 4 is in Making: Insomniac

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Researchers Succeed in Blooming Crystal Flowers in Harvard Nanotech Lab

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NASA to Build Universal Food Synthesizer to Create Real Meals

A 3D printer is a future device to create meals from cartridges full of carbohydrates, protein powders and oils. The concept might sound difficult to believe. But, NASA has moved ahead and just given a 3D printer firm, Systems & Materials Research Corporation, a six month $125,000 grant to figure out ways to develop a universal food...

Barack Obama is Back in White House with a Bang

At 11.10 pm, Barack Obama recorded a historic win by defeating his rival, Mitt Romney by 100 votes. Obama was given 303 electoral votes by the major networks, while Romney got 203.

Obama, the first African American President, was elected...