Studies Show How Pesticides Make Bees Lose Their Way
Scientists have discovered ways in which even low doses of widely used pesticides can harm bumblebees and honeybees, interfering with their homing abilities and making them lose their way.
'Speed of Light' Experiment Professor Resigns
The Italian professor who led an experiment which initially appeared to challenge one of the fundaments of modern physics by showing particles moving faster than the speed of light, has resigned after the finding was overturned earlier this month.
Micron Settles Memory Chip Lawsuit with Oracle
Semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology Inc (MU.O) said late on Thursday it has reached a deal with software giant Oracle (ORCL.O) to settle a lawsuit filed by Oracle over price increases for memory chips.
More U.S. Clean Tech IPOs Come to Market, Amid Skepticism
Two U.S. clean tech companies plan to go public on Friday, as executives and bankers increasingly bet that high energy prices and more proven technology will make investors forget the sector's recent flameouts.
Verizon Plans Wireless Video Service: WSJ
Verizon Communications Inc is aiming to offer an integrated video service for its wireless customers, its FiOS customers and its cable partners as soon as this holiday season, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing the telephone company's chief executive.
Disney, Japan's DeNA to Jointly Develop Mobile Games
DeNA Co Ltd and Walt Disney Co said on Friday they would jointly develop mobile social games, marking another step in the Japanese gaming platform operator's quest to become a global player.
RIM Posts Loss as New CEO Begins to Clean House
Research In Motion posted a net loss and its first slump in BlackBerry shipments for its holiday quarter since 2006, as its new CEO announced the initial steps in a strategic overhaul and would not rule out an eventual sale of the company.
China's Alibaba Tests Social Shopping with Pinterest Clone
It is a marriage made in heaven for shopping addicts. Social shopping, the merger of social networking and e-commerce which has hooked millions of users in the United States, has now captured the attention of China's Internet giant.
Murdoch's Media Empire Strikes Back
Rupert Murdoch on Thursday declared war against enemies who have accused his pay-TV operation of sabotaging its rivals, denouncing them as toffs and right wingers stuck in the last century.
Apple, Foxconn Set New Standard for Chinese Workers
Apple Inc and its main contract manufacturing Foxconn agreed to tackle violations of conditions among the 1.2 million workers assembling iPhones and iPads in a landmark decision that could change the way Western companies do business in China.
Google Proposes Android Revenue for Oracle: Filing
Google proposed to pay Oracle a percentage of Android revenue if Oracle could prove patent infringement of the mobile operating technology at an upcoming trial, but Oracle rebuffed the offer as too low, according to a court filing late on Tuesday.
Greece's OPAP Shortlists Three Firms for Online Betting
OPAP (OPAr.AT), Europe's biggest betting company, said on Thursday it had shortlisted three IT providers to help it expand into online betting, a business it sees as a key growth driver.
Third Point CEO to Continue Fight over Yahoo Board
Daniel Loeb, chief executive of hedge fund Third Point, said he would continue to push to revamp Yahoo Inc's board of directors following Yahoo's decision to reject him as a board member.
Facebook Halts Secondary Market Trading, Plans for May IPO
Social-networking site Facebook is halting the sale of its shares on secondary markets effective next week as the company prepares to hold its initial public offering in May, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Best Buy Sales Disappoint; to Close Stores, Cut Jobs
Best Buy Co (BBY.N) reported weaker-than-expected sales for the key holiday quarter, prompting the world's largest electronics chain to close 50 U.S. stores and cut 400 jobs in corporate and support areas.
Australia PM Stands by Huawei Ban Despite China Plea
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard backed a ban on Chinese telecoms firm Huawei from tendering for major government contracts on Thursday after Beijing raised concerns about fair treatment for Chinese firms.
Apple CEO Visits Foxconn's iPhone Plant in China
Apple Inc's Tim Cook, on his first trip to China as the chief executive officer, has visited an iPhone production plant run by the Foxconn Technology Group, which is being accused of improper labor practices.
Star-Struck Japan PM Befriends Facebook's Zuckerberg
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda frequently entertains dignitaries from all over the world, but he was a touch star-struck on Thursday when he hosted a young billionaire with a whiff of celebrity: Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg.
European Cargo Vessel Docks with Space Station
An unmanned European supply vessel carrying more than six tonnes of freight docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday reinforcing Europe's role in the functioning of the ISS, space officials said.
In Cancer Science, Many 'Discoveries' Don't Hold up
A former researcher at Amgen Inc has found that many basic studies on cancer -- a high proportion of them from university labs -- are unreliable, with grim consequences for producing new medicines in the future.
Japan Bees Cook Enemy in 'Hot Defensive Bee Ball'
Don't mess with Japanese honeybees. Not only do they cooperate to attack their enemies, researchers now say their brains may actually be processing and responding to the threat.
Maths and Olympics: How Fast Could Usain Bolt Run?
Usain Bolt, already the world's fastest man, could lop another 0.18 seconds off his 100 meter sprint world record even without running any faster. It's just a question of getting a few conditions right - and doing the maths.
Scientists Pin down Historic Sea Level Rise
The collapse of an ice sheet in Antarctica up to 14,650 years ago might have caused sea levels to rise between 14 and 18 meters (46-60 feet), a study showed on Wednesday, data which could help make more accurate climate change predictions.
'Tens of Billions' of Habitable Worlds in Milky Way
Astronomers hunting for rocky planets with the right temperature to support life estimate there may be tens of billions of them in our galaxy alone.
EU's Almunia to Decide on Google Probe after Easter
The EU's antitrust chief said on Wednesday that he would decide only after April 8 whether to formally charge Google or drop an ongoing investigation and that he would not bow to pressure to push out a decision more quickly.
Apple Offers Refund to Australian Buyers of New iPad
Apple Inc will email all buyers of its new iPad in Australia to offer them a refund, a lawyer for the company said on Wednesday, after the nation's consumer watchdog accused it of misleading advertising over one key aspect of the product.
Nokia Seeks to Retake China Market Share
Nokia will start to sell a new range of smartphones using Microsoft software in China from April, seeking to claw back market share it has seen gobbled up by Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Face Time with Facebook CEO Stirs Concerns on Wall Street
Mark Zuckerberg wants at least $5 billion from Wall Street investors, but those investors will not be getting much face time in return.
U.S. Willing to Share Airwaves with Commercial Users
The government is willing to share some of its airwaves with wireless service providers to help them meet increasing demand for services such as mobile Web surfing.
Apple, Sony, 4 Others Sued by Graphics Properties
Apple Inc, Sony Corp and four other companies were sued by Graphics Properties Holdings Inc, formerly known as Silicon Graphics Inc, for allegedly infringing a patent through their sale of mobile phones and other electronic devices.
