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A Superstar: John Glenn and His Career

United States - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 10:18

Here is the history of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio.

Alien Species Threaten UK’s Wildlife

United Kingdom - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 10:15

According to the European Environment Agency report, alien species are causing damage across the continent that is worth £10 billion a year.

British Scientist Discovered Moon-Sized Planet outside Solar System

United Kingdom - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 06:01

As per the reports, the British scientists have discovered the smallest planet ever, which is fractionally larger than the earth's moon and is smaller to the Mercury in size.

3Doodler printing pen turns doodles into 3D objects

Austrian Tribune - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 05:02

US toy and robotics firm WobbleWorks LLC has invented a 3D printing pen – dubbed the 3Doodler – which allows the users to draw in the air and converts their doodles into three-dimensional (3D) objects.

Russia's Google Street View exposes unfaithful fiance

Austrian Tribune - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 04:59

The NBC Today Show has revealed that a Russian woman - Marina Voinova – recently got the shock of her life when, while using the Street View feature to search for an address, she spotted her fiancé with another woman!

Sony announces PlayStation 4 at New York event

Austrian Tribune - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 04:55

At an invitation-only event in New York on Wednesday, Sony Corp announced its next-generation video gaming console - the PlayStation 4 (PS4) – which boasts a speedier, graphics-rich hardware as well as attractive new Internet-based features.

Taiwan-based Polytron Technologies promises transparent cellphone by year end

Austrian Tribune - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 04:51

Unfolding a ground-breaking advance in the cellphone arena, Taiwanese firm Polytron Technologies has revealed that it has developed a generation-next transparent mobile phone; and that the handset will hit the markets by the end of the year.

Aryzta buys German bakery firm Klemme for €280 million

Austrian Tribune - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 04:46

In a strategic move which clearly underscores the potential for a substantial transformation of the European manufacturing business of Aryzta AG, the Irish-Swiss baked food group has recently announced its decision to acquire German bakery company Klemme AG in a €280 million ($376 million) deal.

Angela Merkel expresses caution over use of 'fracking' in Germany

Austrian Tribune - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 04:37

During the course of her address at a Wednesday, February 20, function in Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel cautiously talked about the possible introduction of the revolutionary oil and gas technique of ‘fracking,’ saying that the main concern to be borne in mind while implementing such a move would be public safety.

German antitrust authorities launch investigation into Amazon pricing

Austrian Tribune - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 04:35

Close on the heels of recent damning reports about the alleged mistreatment of Amazon’s temporary workers in Germany, the Federal Antitrust Office said in a Wednesday statement that the online retail biggie has apparently violated German antitrust laws by prohibiting third-party traders to sell their products cheaper elsewhere.

FIFA agrees to use goal-line technology at World Cup in Brazil next year

Austrian Tribune - Thu, 02/21/2013 - 04:32

After having earlier decided against the use of goal-line technology (GLT), football’s governing body FIFA has now taken a U-turn on its decision, and has agreed to the use of GLT at the Brazil World Cup next year.

Monetary Policy Committee Voted Against Expanding the Quantitative Easing

United Kingdom - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:25

The Governor of Bank of England, Sir Mervyn King voted in favor of expanding the quantitative easing along with Paul Fisher and David Miles.

Monetary Policy Committee Voted Against Expanding the Quantitative Easing

Banking - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:25

The Governor of Bank of England, Sir Mervyn King voted in favor of expanding the quantitative easing along with Paul Fisher and David Miles.

OfficeMax and Office Depot May Bring Possible Consolidation

United States - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:22

CNBC. com that OfficeMax (OMX) is being said to be in merger discussion with Office Depot (ODP). The report says that it is likely that there is a possible consolidation.

Google Says Hacked Gmail Accounts Reduced by 99.7%

Technologie - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:03

According to Google, it has successfully reduced the numbers of hacked Gmail accounts by 99.7%.

Over $9.1million Earned by Microcars at an Auction in Madison

Nouvelles Automobiles - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:00

At RM Auctions that took place at Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum in Madison, Georgia, microcars earned over $9.1 million from sales.

Over $9.1million Earned by Microcars at an Auction in Madison

United States - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:00

At RM Auctions that took place at Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum in Madison, Georgia, microcars earned over $9.1 million from sales.

Apple to Launch Low-Cost iPhone by Year’s End

Technologie - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 09:56

As per recent reports, Apple is all set to launch an affordable iPhone by the end of 2013, which is designed mainly for the customers in developing countries of China and India.

Any Two Websites Are Interrelated And Just 19 Clicks Away, Says Study

Technologie - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 09:53

A new study has found that even though there are 14 billion pages on the Internet that the pages are so interrelated that navigating between any two of these pages will not take more than 19 clicks.

Keeping Guns Out of the Reach of Mentally Ill Patients Saves Lives

United States - Wed, 02/20/2013 - 08:35

The recent suicide news of the young singer, Mindy McCready, highlighted the high suicide rates in the United States.

Rocket Capable of Destroying Orbiting Satellites Test-Fired by China

Recurring Brain Injuries Augments the Suicidal Risk in Soldiers; Study Reveals

Social Network Industry Bring Changes Prohibiting Prostitution

24-Hour Relay for Life Event to Take Place on May 18

Pot Smoking Has a Lower Risk of Bladder Cancer as Compared to Tobacco Smoking

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World’s Smallest Droplet Created by Physicists in Lab of Switzerland

As per a new release, Physicists in Switzerland claim to have created the smallest of drops of liquid. The scientists believe that the droplets would be able to lead to the further understanding of collective behavior. The short-lived droplet is equivalent to 100,000th the size of a hydrogen atom and about the size of three to five protons....

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...