Battery maker A123 Systems goes public and shares jump nearly 50 percentInvestors snapped up shares of A123 Systems in their debut Thursday, showing a willingness to overlook millions of dollars in losses and make a bet that next-generation battery technology will propel the cars and trucks of the future. Antenna sensors turn out to be key to Monarch butterflies finding their way to MexicoWASHINGTON — Millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico for the winter and scientists have long speculated on how the insects find their way. Turns out, their antennas are the key. Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spies water ice in craters halfway between north pole and equatorPASADENA, Calif. — A spacecraft orbiting Mars has spotted water ice in several impact craters midway between the north pole and equator — the first time ice so close to the surface has been discovered so far south on the red planet. Canada to review Avaya purchase of Nortel assets to determine if deal benefits CanadaTORONTO — Canada’s industry minister said Thursday he will review the sale of Nortel’s enterprise division to U.S. telecom company Avaya to determine if the deal significantly benefits Canada. GM to speed up payments to parts suppliers to help with cash flow, improve relationshipsDETROIT — General Motors Co. has decided to speed up payments to its parts suppliers to help ease their cash flow problems and ultimately improve relations with the companies, a spokesman said Thursday. Power companies Duke and FPL Group to switch to hybrid, electric vehiclesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Two of the nation’s largest power generators said Thursday that they plan to begin switching their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid vehicles or all-electric vehicles starting Jan. 1 to help cut greenhouse gas emissions. Feds weigh whether bus, truck drivers should have to hang up their cell phones when drivingWASHINGTON — Safety investigators told federal regulators three years ago that it was dangerous for bus drivers to talk on cell phones while driving, and recommended a ban. Honda shows unicycle-like small ‘personal mobily’ device that helps elderly get aroundTOKYO — Honda’s new “personal mobility” device looks like a unicycle, but all you need to do to zip around on it — sideways as well as forward and back — is lean your weight into the direction you want to go. Excerpts from AP interview with AhmadinejadHere are excerpts from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s interview Tuesday with The Associated Press: Moon River? Not quite, but three space probes spot surprising sigs of water in lunar soilWASHINGTON — The moon isn’t the dry dull place it seems. Traces of water lurk in the dirt unseen. Auto industry group backs ban on handheld texting and cell phone use in carsWASHINGTON — An auto industry trade group says it supports a ban on texting and using hand-held cell phones while driving in advance of next week’s major government summit on distracted driving. Palm raises number of shares in new public offering to 20 million, expects $313.1M in proceedsSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Palm Inc. on Wednesday raised the number of shares it will sell in a new public offering to 20 million from 16 million. Broadband supporters: Rural, urban, mountain areas give Ohio unique shot at stimulus grantsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — State broadband planners say Ohio’s unique mix of rural, Appalachian and poor urban communities gives it a strong chance of securing federal stimulus dollars to pay for better Internet access. Life magazines scanned and searchable online through Google partnershipNEW YORK — Decades of Life magazine have been scanned and posted online, giving the public the first comprehensive electronic access to the iconic publication’s archives. Institute of Medicine will review FDA’s system for clearing low-risk medical devicesWASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is asking the government’s top medical advisers to review its system for approving certain types of medical devices, which has been criticized by safety advocates and government watchdogs. Saudi Arabia inaugurates first coed university, lauded as ‘beacon of tolerance’ by kingRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia inaugurated on Wednesday its first-ever fully integrated coed university, and its ruler declared the institution will be a “beacon of tolerance” in a world attacked by extremists. Laser picks sound out of stream of smoke _ inventor sees big leap for microphone technologyNEW YORK — What do you get if you combine a smoke machine, some tubing, a laser pointer, a fan and a piece of toilet paper? 8 tips for a comfortable air travel experience that probably weren’t on your radarATLANTA — Ever get thirsty during your flight and wished you didn’t have to wait an hour or so for the beverage cart to come down the aisle? Saudi oil minister says new research university will diversify nation’s economyRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The opening of Saudi Arabia’s new multibillion dollar, first-ever fully integrated coed university on Wednesday is a pivotal step forward in the oil-rich kingdom’s quest to strengthen its economic base, said the Oil Minister Ali Naimi. Can you read me now? Verizon Wireless to support e-book reader from IREXNEW YORK — Verizon will be providing wireless book downloads for an electronic reading device, joining AT&T and Sprint in supporting electronic books. South Korean telecommunications regulator approves sale of Apple’s iPhoneSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s telecommunications regulator said Wednesday it has given approval for Apple Inc.’s hit iPhone to be sold in the country — potentially shaking up a handset market controlled by domestic manufacturers. Finance Committee adopts amendment to encourage innovative care of ailing seniorsWASHINGTON — The Senate Finance Committee has adopted the first amendment to a sweeping health overhaul bill, agreeing to a measure to encourage innovative care for hospitalized Medicare patients. Senator backs off from tax on contact lenses, tampons; power wheelchairs still get hitWASHINGTON — They were calling it the tax on Q-tips. Amid Republican ridicule, a Democratic chairman backed down Tuesday and exempted consumer items of $100 or less — from condoms to contact lenses — from a proposed tax on medical device manufacturers. It would help pay for health care coverage for the uninsured in comprehensive legislation. Ascent Solar shares rise more than 8 pct on new supply deal with Goal ZeroNEW YORK — Shares of Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. rose on Tuesday on news the solar module maker signed a supply deal with Goal Zero LLC. Govt awards Fisker Automotive $528.7 million loan to develop plug-in hybrid carsWASHINGTON — Fisker Automotive, a California manufacturer of luxury electric vehicles, will receive more than $500 million in federal loans to develop a plug-in hybrid sports car with a sticker price of nearly $90,000 and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle to be built in the United States. With an eye to the future, Saudi Arabia launches ‘world class’ research universityCAIRO — Saudi Arabia has dug into its oil-fueled coffers to set up a new research university, a multibillion dollar coed venture built on the promise of scientific freedom in a region where a conservative interpretation of Islam has often been blamed for stifling innovation. Hungry teens use 21st century medium to text mom an age-old question: Wuz4dina?Teens and texting is a subject that’s often discussed in pathological terms. They’re texting in class! They’re sexting! They’re running up $5,000 bills! They need thumb therapy! Rolls-Royce expanding fuel cell research in Ohio, move expected to create about 60 jobsNORTH CANTON, Ohio — Rolls-Royce says it is expanding its fuel cell research division in Ohio. London-based Rio Tinto sells Alcan Composites to Swiss Schweiter Technologies for $349 millionMELBOURNE, Australia — Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has advanced its debt reduction plans by selling building materials manufacturer Alcan Composites to Swiss machinery producer Schweiter Technologies for $349 million, the two companies said Tuesday. InfoSpace names independent investor Braden Kelly to its board of directorsBELLEVUE, Wash. — InfoSpace Inc. said Monday it has named independent investor Braden Kelly to its board, bringing the total number of directors to nine. |
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