Technology and Science
AOL plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs
SAN FRANCISCO — The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs — more than a third of its work force — as it prepares to separate from Time Warner and finally sever their ill-fated marriage. (Updated: 11/20/09 6:50 AM )
Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen top list of safest new vehicles for 2010
WASHINGTON — Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry’s annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:28 AM )
Coalition formed to push for electric cars
WASHINGTON — A group of businessmen on Monday launched a new coalition to urge the federal government to make a major investment in electric transportation, pointing to electric cars as the best way to confront the nation’s dependence on imported oil. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
Univision shows coming to YouTube
LOS ANGELES (AP)—Univision, the biggest Hispanic broadcaster in the U. S., said Monday its shows will be coming to YouTube in the new year. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
AOL to spin off from Time Warner
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)— Time Warner said Monday that it will spin off its Internet business, AOL Inc., as a separate company Dec. 9. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
Wireless charging lets you cut the cords
SAN FRANCISCO—It’s a pain to keep track of the chargers that go with cell phones, media players and other small electronics. It’s even more annoying to stuff multiple power cords and adapters in your bag when you go out of town. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
Get a good TV signal without satellite, cable
With a crystal-clear signal, I tuned in to nearly every game of the World Series and laughed along with “The Office” and “30 Rock”—all without cable or satellite. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
Ways to save on ink refills
Paying for costly inkjet cartridges often ticks off consumers because the expense can quickly exceed the price of the printer. But the machine is useless without them. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
Snuffing out virtual cigarettes
Could exorcising your unhealthy habits in a virtual world mitigate your desire to engage in them in the real one? (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
You can fix Roxio flub on XP
Q:My Dell Windows XP laptop keeps showing the same “Windows Installer” prompt telling me to insert a disc I don’t have to run some Sonic program. How do I stop it? (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
Back to the source
TIPTON, Iowa—It may be crowded and carpeted in manure, but the long white building beside State Route 38 is one of the most pathogen-free homes a pig could have. (Updated: 11/15/09 8:08 AM )
A tree falls in the forest, and the cycle of life begins again
The stately tuliptree has been for many years queen of this remote forest glen. Easily the tallest tree here, her 150-foot height reaches far above neighboring oaks, beeches and maples. (Updated: 11/15/09 8:08 AM )
Science Notes Biology and archaeology
Juggling may build brains (Updated: 11/15/09 8:08 AM )
Intel pays $1.2 billion to settle AMD suit
SAN FRANCISCO — Intel Corp. will pay more than $1.2 billion to make peace with Advanced Micro Devices as the companies whose microprocessors run nearly all personal computers finally found common ground in a bitter and colorful dispute that caused international antitrust trouble for Intel. (Updated: 11/13/09 6:59 AM )
Buffalo among airports getting free Wi-Fi for holidays
Google is playing Santa to airport travelers across the country this holiday season. (Updated: 11/11/09 7:00 AM )