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U.S. Opens ICANN to Global Influence

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) signed an agreement on September 30 to give...

Steven J. DuBord October 1, 2009

Canadian Clown the Latest “Space Tourist”

James Heiser October 1, 2009

With NASA Administrator Charles Bolden taking tentative steps toward more free market possibilities for America’s space program—and even mentioning the once-unspeakable topic of...

Let’s Welcome Another Fan of Nuclear Power!

September 29, 2009

A few weeks ago, Energy Secretary Steven Chu surprised a National Public Radio interviewer with an unequivocal endorsement of nuclear power. In answer...

Oil Industry Gushes With New Finds

Steven J. DuBord September 25, 2009

If oil industry discoveries continue at this year’s current pace, 2009 will see the highest number of new finds in nine years. ...

Lunar Probe Finds Water on the Moon

James Heiser September 24, 2009

NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) has verified an discovery important for the future of manned space flight: there is water on the Moon....

FCC Chief Backs Net Neutrality

Steven J. DuBord September 23, 2009

Julius Genachowski, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has proposed extending FCC regulation of the Internet and wireless carriers for the sake of...

Five States Throw the Book at Google

Steven J. DuBord September 18, 2009

The Attorneys General from at least five states have filed briefs critical of Google’s proposed settlement with book publishers and authors, MarketWatch reported...

Coming Cyberczar to Regulate Internet

Steven J. DuBord September 18, 2009

President Barack Obama is close to adding another czar to the growing number of czars in his administration. This one will be a...

Fed Gov’s Cloud Computing & Apps.gov

Steven J. DuBord September 16, 2009

The federal government announced on September 15 that it will adopt cloud computing to cut costs and reduce the environmental impact of its...

Danish Wind Power Overblown

Ed Hiserodt September 16, 2009

Two Danish experts in the field of wind energy will be in Washington for the next three days to speak on the subject...

Jupiter Had Temporary Moon for 12 Years

James Heiser September 14, 2009

Standing outside on a clear night, people all over the world look up and see a sight familiar throughout the generations of mankind:...

Report Links Cellphones to Brain Tumors

Steven J. DuBord September 11, 2009

A group known as the International EMF Collaborative has released a report stating that consistent cellphone use significantly increases the risk of brain...