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Plastic Bottle Chemical May Be Harmful, Says U.S. Agency

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1:15:00 PM

A chemical in some plastic food and drink packaging including baby bottles may be tied to early puberty and prostate and breast cancer, the U.S. government said on Tuesday.   Full Story

Petrochemical Replacement Plants Closer, Scientists Say

Monday, April 28, 2008 1:05:00 PM

Australian researchers say they are a step closer to turning plants into "biofactories" capable of producing oils which can be used to replace petrochemicals.   Full Story

Urban Miners Look for Precious Metals in Cell Phones

Sunday, April 27, 2008 1:03:00 PM

HONJO, Japan—Thinking of throwing out your old cell phone? Think again. Maybe you should mine it first for gold, silver, copper and a host of other metals embedded in the electronics — many of which ...   Full Story

Canonical Releases Ubuntu Linux 'Hardy Heron'

Friday, April 25, 2008 1:30:00 PM

NEW YORK—Canonical Ltd. today announced the public release of its latest version of Ubuntu Linux, codenamed "Hardy Heron". The release, which was first announced late last year, was met with cheer by ...   Full Story

EPIC Showcases Sustainability Options Galore

Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:16:00 PM

Ahh…springtime in Vancouver. A season that blooms hope in a city that relishes its cherry blossoms is now further distinguished by the perennial success of its Sustainable Living Expo.   Full Story

Pine Beetles May Affect Climate Change, Study Shows

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:33:00 PM

Mountain pine beetles that are destroying forests along much of the Rocky Mountain range are doing so much damage that they may affect climate change, Canadian researchers reported Wednesday.   Full Story

Edoors.com Publishes Statistics on Anti-Censorship Websites

Thursday, April 17, 2008 1:33:00 PM

Edoors.com has published a beta service ranking the most popular sites viewed through its global anti-censorship network.   Full Story

Tesco to Launch Digital Download Service

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 1:32:00 PM

Tesco said on Tuesday it will open an online shop next month selling music, films, games and television programmes for iPods and other digital players.   Full Story

Space-Age Suits Race Into Uncharted Waters

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 1:20:00 PM

Some have called it a technological breakthrough, others simply an elaborate publicity stunt, but a controversial space-age swimsuit has gripped the swimming world.   Full Story

'Extinct' Plants Found in Remote Australia

Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:20:00 PM

Two plants that were thought to have been extinct since the late 1800s have been rediscovered in far northern Australia, according to an official report released on Saturday.   Full Story

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