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NASA space telescope spots “starquakes”

NASA’s Keplar space telescope measure pulses of light from stars

Is there anything the coffee- and balloon-powered robotic Universal Gripper can’t handle?

University of Chicago, Cornell University, iRobot join forces on robotic picker-upper funded by DARPA

Intel opens first chip manufacturing plant in China

Intel will produce chipsets for desktops, laptops and servers at the US$2.5 billion facility.

Garmin and Asustek to end co-branding on handsets

The companies will not introduce any new Garmin-Asus handsets going forward but will support models already launched

Travel search players unite to oppose Google-ITA merger

Expedia, Kayak, Sabre and Fairlogix say the acquisition will damage competition

How to Network: 7 Ways to Give, Not Just Receive

Microsoft Server 2008 gets virtualization boost

B&N adds tablet features to new Nook Color e-reader

Barnes & Noble launches Nook Color, which has a 7-inch color screen and offers access to sites like Facebook and Twitter

FCC takes stand on surprise cell charges

* Advocates that carriers alert users before they incur overages

Researchers turn to data analytics tools to help stroke victims

Columbia University project uses IBM analytics tool set to isolate symptoms of delayed ischemia in stroke victims