NASA launches iPad application
WASHINGTON (AFP) — NASA has landed on the iPad. Nearly one year after launching a free application for the iPhone and the iPod Touch, the US space agency has created a
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In Venice, Rwanda highlights traditional designs
VENICE, Italy (AFP) — Rwanda, a first-time presence at the Venice architectural Biennale, is shining the spotlight on the use of traditional techniques and materials in design
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Gmail gets Voice with online telephone calls
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — Google on Wednesday began adding Internet telephone capabilities to its free Web-based email service in the United States.
Phelps safely into PanPacs 100m fly final
IRVINE, California (AFP) — Michael Phelps made it safely into the 100m butterfly final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Friday, a day after missing out on a berth in
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Swann double checks Pakistan's progress
LONDON (AFP) — Graeme Swann once more took wickets early in his spell to leave Pakistan 111 for four at lunch on the second day of the third Test at The Oval here on Thursday.
Chinese man awarded patent for quake-proof bed: state media
BEIJING (AFP) — An elderly man in China has been awarded a patent for his design of a bed that automatically turns into a strongbox in the event of an earthquake, state media
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