Browsing the archives for the News tag
Browsing the archives for the News tag
Reuters
Apple patent case 'could affect all android phones'BBC NewsApple's legal action against HTC may have "wider implications" for all phone makers using Google's Android operating system, an analyst has warned. Ian Fogg of Forrester Research said that the case against HTC, in which Apple alleges infringement of 20 …Apple turns the flamethrower on AndroidRegisterGoogle stands [...]
Daily Mail
MPs quiz 'climategate' scientistBBC NewsMPs have quizzed the scientist at the centre of the "climategate" scandal, the first time he has been questioned in public since the row erupted. Professor Phil Jones used his appearance before the science committee to say that he had done nothing …Phil Jones survives MPs' grilling over climate emailsThe [...]
The Hindu
Sceptics seek second Climategate panel casualtyChannel 4 NewsBy Channel 4 News Climate sceptics look to take another scalp from the panel investigating the conduct of scientists researching climate change, following leaked emails from the University of East Anglia, writes Nick Scott-Plummer. …UN to create science panel to review IPCCReutersRajendra Pachauri to defend handling of [...]
BBC News
Heathrow third runway plans face court challengeBBC NewsEnvironmental groups, local councils and residents opposed to a third runway at Heathrow are beginning a legal challenge to the government's plans. Lawyers for the coalition will argue at the High Court that the consultation process was fundamentally …Challenge to airport expansion planBelfast TelegraphCase for third runway [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Strategy to grow UK space sectorBBC NewsThe UK space industry can become a much bigger global player, employing thousands more highly skilled workers and turning over perhaps £40bn a year. The projection is made in a report prepared jointly by industry, government, …Funding hope for space industryFinancial TimesBritain in space: Fleet of satellites at heart [...]
BBC News
"Climategate" scientist contemplated suicideBBC NewsThe scientist at the centre of the "climategate" scandal says he contemplated suicide after leaked e-mails were seized on by sceptics. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Professor Phil Jones also said he had been provoked into sending the e-mails. …'Climategate' Professor Phil Jones 'considered suicide over email scandal'Telegraph.co.ukOil [...]
Rediff
Ed Miliband defends climate change scienceBBC NewsRecent controversies over scientific data have not undermined efforts to tackle global warming, Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband has insisted. Among the controversies are claims that some leading scientists exaggerated the melting of the Himalayan …Ed Miliband declares war on climate change scepticsDaily MailClimate change controversy warningChannel 4 NewsPanel [...]
Globe and Mail
US to seek world cyber crackdownBBC NewsThe US is calling for tough action against people and states that carry out cyber attacks, following an alleged attack on search giant Google in China. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will say in a speech an attack on a nation's networks is "an …Hillary Clinton to [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Nokia launches Ovi maps to challenge to sat-navsBBC NewsPhone giant Nokia has launched a free map and navigation service for its handsets that analysts believe could challenge stand-alone sat-nav devices. The service stores maps on the phone, cutting down the need to update and download new ones over the …Nokia to give away satnav softwareThe [...]