Tag Archive for science

Apple defends iPad name in China

In a contentious court hearing, Apple is defending the use of the iPad name in China.

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In a contentious court hearing, Apple is defending the use of the iPad name in China.

Microsoft complains about Motorola

Microsoft has lodged a complaint with the EU competition watchdog against Motorola, citing patents.

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Microsoft has lodged a complaint with the EU competition watchdog against Motorola, citing patents.

Karoo ideal for stargazing – astronomer

The Karoo provides the ideal opportunity to observe the night sky for both professionals and amateurs, an astronomer has said.

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The Karoo provides the ideal opportunity to observe the night sky for both professionals and amateurs, an astronomer has said.

Free Wi-Fi for Stellebosch

Stellenbosch is planning to provide free Wi-Fi internet access for everyone in the town, a service that will be offered free of charge without any need for registration.

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Stellenbosch is planning to provide free Wi-Fi internet access for everyone in the town, a service that will be offered free of charge without any need for registration.

White BlackBerry Bold, Torch launched

Research In Motion has announced that its new BlackBerry Bold and Torch is available in white in South Africa.

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Research In Motion has announced that its new BlackBerry Bold and Torch is available in white in South Africa.

Stem cells halt Parkinson’s in monkeys

Monkeys with Parkinson’s disease show a marked improvement when human embryonic stem cells are implanted in their brains.

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Monkeys with Parkinson's disease show a marked improvement when human embryonic stem cells are implanted in their brains.

SA apps to take off – Vodacom

2012 is set to be the year that home-grown apps take off in South Africa, Vodacom has said.

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2012 is set to be the year that home-grown apps take off in South Africa, Vodacom has said.

Online journalists attacked – CPJ

A global coalition against censorship is needed to protect online journalists and bloggers who are being targeted by repressive governments, the CPJ has said.

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A global coalition against censorship is needed to protect online journalists and bloggers who are being targeted by repressive governments, the CPJ has said.

UN climate chief turns to CEOs

As governments bicker over who should do what to slow the pace of global warming, the UN’s climate chief is increasingly looking to business leaders to show the way forward.

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As governments bicker over who should do what to slow the pace of global warming, the UN's climate chief is increasingly looking to business leaders to show the way forward.

Military hardware to save rhino

The latest hope for saving South Africa’s rhino from poachers is state-of-the-art US military surveillance equipment used in the wars waged in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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The latest hope for saving South Africa's rhino from poachers is state-of-the-art US military surveillance equipment used in the wars waged in Afghanistan and Iraq.