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Weak Dollar Has Small Businesses Thinking Globally - New York Times

A variety of small businesses in the U.S. are starting to take advantage of the mismatch between a weak dollar and the purchasing power of customers using strong currencies.

Internet Disrupted in Egypt and India - New York Times

A breakdown in an international undersea cable network disrupted Internet links to Egypt, India and Gulf Arab countries on Wednesday, and Egypt said it could take days to return to normal.

Gluttonous Rite Survives Without Silverware - New York Times

At a beefsteak, a raucous all-you-can-eat-and-drink banquet, all the major food groups are represented: beef, butter, salt, French fries and beer.

Kidney Thefts Shock India - New York Times

Hundreds of Indians had their kidneys removed by a team of doctors running an illegal transplant operation, supplying kidneys to rich Indians and foreigners, police officials say.

Financial Ties Are Cited as Issue in Spine Study - New York Times

The testing of an artificial spinal disk provides a stark example of conflicts of interest among clinical researchers.

More Testing of Seafood to Address Mercury Concerns - New York Times

Some restaurants and retailers around the country have started testing the fish they sell in response to concerns about the amount of mercury in seafood.

New vaccine against deadliest strain of avian flu tested by scientists

PhysOrg news: New vaccine against deadliest strain of avian flu tested by scientists

Penn researchers discover new target for preventing and treating flu

PhysOrg news: Penn researchers discover new target for preventing and treating flu

Squeezed crystals deliver more volts per jolt

PhysOrg news: Squeezed crystals deliver more volts per jolt

After more than 100 years apart, webworms devastate New Zealand parsnips

PhysOrg news: After more than 100 years apart, webworms devastate New Zealand parsnips

Newborn brain cells modulate learning and memory

PhysOrg news: Newborn brain cells modulate learning and memory

DNA is blueprint, contractor and construction worker for new structures

PhysOrg news: DNA is blueprint, contractor and construction worker for new structures

The Associated Press: Poor Haitians Resort to Eating Dirt

Swimmers' Sunscreen Killing Off Coral

Common sunscreen ingredients awaken dormant viruses in the algae that keep corals alive, killing the algae and causing reefs to bleach, a new study says.

Artificial letters added to life's alphabet - tech - 30 January 2008 - New Scientist Tech

Two artificial DNA bases that are accurately replicated by natural enzymes have been created by US researchers