NY Times sees losses, drop in ad revenues
The New York Times Co. on Thursday reported a third-quarter loss, hit by a writedown related to the sale of the Boston Globe and declines in advertising revenues.
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Apple tablet share hit low point ahead of iPad refresh
Apple's share of the tablet market fell to its lowest point on record in the third quarter, ahead of the launch of its new iPads, a survey showed Thursday.
Business
Oct 31, 2013
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Indian space head braced for tricky Mars challenge
The head of India's space agency warned Thursday of the immense complexity of sending a mission to Mars as the country prepares to send its first interplanetary probe to explore the atmosphere there.
Space Exploration
Oct 31, 2013
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Dozens see fireball flash over Northwest
Dozens of people reported seeing a fireball flash across Northwest skies at about 6 a.m. Wednesday, moving east to west.
Space Exploration
Oct 31, 2013
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Simple plants aren't always easy: Revision of the liverwort Radula buccinifera complex
The supposedly widespread and variable Australasian liverwort species Radula buccinifera is nothing of the kind. The species was described in 1844, and reported for New Zealand in 1855. It has gone on to be the most commonly ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 31, 2013
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Scientists modify Botox for the treatment of pain
A team of 22 scientists from 11 research institutes led by Professor Bazbek Davletov, now at the University of Sheffield, created and characterised a new molecule that was able to alleviate hypersensitivity to inflammatory ...
Biochemistry
Oct 31, 2013
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Study gives Catholic schools poor marks
A national study led by a Michigan State University economist suggests Catholic schools are not superior to public schools after all.
Social Sciences
Oct 31, 2013
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Suzaku study points to early cosmic 'seeding'
(Phys.org) —Most of the universe's heavy elements, including the iron central to life itself, formed early in cosmic history and spread throughout the universe, according to a new study of the Perseus Galaxy Cluster using ...
Astronomy
Oct 31, 2013
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US eases rules on electronic devices on planes (Update 3)
Passengers on American airlines won't have to "turn off all electronic devices" anymore—they'll be able to read, work, play games, watch movies and listen to music from gate to gate under new guidelines from the Federal ...
Telecom
Oct 31, 2013
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Prosecutors welcome app to track down child predators
With more than half of all Americans now using smartphones to stay in touch, federal authorities are venturing into new territory in a bid to enlist the public's help to track down child predators.
Software
Oct 31, 2013
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