Society & Culture - Monday, July 19, 2010 11:45 - 1 Comment
Mayan treasures discovered in king’s tomb
BROWN (US)—A well-preserved tomb of an ancient Mayan king has been discovered in Guatemala. The tomb is packed with carvings, ceramics, textiles, and the bones of six children, who may have been sacrificed at the time of the king’s death. Continue…
Health & Medicine - May 24, 2010 12:02 - 2 Comments
Eating pistachios ups antioxidant levels
PENN STATE (US)—The benefits of pistachios eaten as part of a healthy diet continue to add up. New research finds the nuts can increase the levels of antioxidants in the blood of adults with high cholesterol. Continue…
Society & Culture - May 18, 2010 11:32 - 0 Comments
Should FTC set rules for Facebook?
University of Minnesota law professor William McGeveran studies privacy law and says Facebook could do better to protect users’ privacy online. He says federal rules would benefit users, social marketers, and even Facebook. (Credit: U. Minnesota)
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Concerns about changes to Facebook policies regarding sharing user information have some asking if the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should set up social media guidelines to protect users’ privacy. Continue…
Science & Technology - May 18, 2010 10:51 - 1 Comment
Why machines should get back to nature
NYU (US)—Nature and technology may seem worlds apart, but a new book argues that the natural world can bolster the capacity of today’s most sophisticated machines. Continue…
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