As 2009 becomes 2010, Google remains the most interesting technology company. Google is involved in so many–probably too many–things and the regulatory environment, if not competition, has begun to heat up.
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Google China president Kai-Fu Lee says that Steve Jobs plans to unveil Apple’s much-hyped but still unconfirmed tablet device next month
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web….
Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) — The U.S. National Institutes of Health has created or saved 50,000 jobs with its $10 billion in federal stimulus funds, boosting medical research and returning $2.25 on the dollar in goods and services, the agency’s director Francis Collins said.
British crown honors science leaders (UPI)LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) — The director of Britain’s National Science Learning Center, known for bringing excitement back into Britain’s science classes, was made a knight Thursday.
The 9 Best Space-Science Stories of 2009 (Fox News)This year provided plenty of cosmic eye-openers for astronomers and casual stargazers alike. We recount some of the best science in space stories of the last year.
No Duh! Obvious Science Discoveries of 2009 (Fox News)In science, research must prove that what we suspect to be the case is actually true. But some studies really take the cake in the no-duh department. Here are some findings from this year that should come as absolutely no surprise.
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News (UPI)Ammonia-treated U.S. beef questioned … Observatory finds thousands of galaxies … Swine flu still strong in E. Europe, Asia … Tobacco seen as future auto fuel … Health/Science news from UPI.
A New Year At Science Central (Indiana’s NewsCenter)FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana’s NewsCenter) – Depending where you are in the world the New Year has already arrived. Even here in Fort Wayne Video Journalist Bob Johnston had his camera rolling at Science Central where 2010 started 12 hours early.
Honour for top science educator (BBC News)Science and technology educator John Holman is among several eminent scientists awarded New Year Honours.
More Flak from Proposed Berkeley Science Ban (East Bay Express)Berkeley’s reputation as a nest of goofy PC nonsense is being revived around the country, thanks to the unbelievably stupid proposal to end science labs at the high school and redirect the funds toward remedial education. Now, the tabloid conservative press has gotten of the story, and it’s red meat to their readers. Here’s Gregory Kane of the Examiner chain: “What do you expect in Berkeley …
Science teacher can’t recall Lego lesson (The Columbus Dispatch)MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — John Freshwater said yesterday that he couldn’t recall ever using Lego blocks to illustrate a scientific point in his eighth-grade science classroom.
Upward Bound Math and Science deadline is Feb. 14 (Clarinda Herald-Journal)The Upward Bound Math and Science program at Northwest Missouri State University – a free hands-on learning experience for eligible high school students (grades 9-11) – returns to the Maryville campus this summer from Saturday, June 5, through Saturday, July 17.
YOUR VIEW: What science tells us about climate, Israel (The Standard-Times)If it has not occurred to you that nature and science have the ability to expose truths, from debunking the global warming frenzy to clearing up disputed facts about whether the land of Israel legitimately belongs to the Jews, it should.
