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Don't recycle _ these gadgets dissolve inside you

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By MALCOLM RITTERAP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As consumers we want our electronic gadgets to be durable. But as patients, we might want them to dissolve - inside our bodies. Scientists reported Thursday that they succeeded in creating tiny medical devices sealed in silk cocoons that did

US panel approves NC uranium enrichment plant

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

By EMERY P. DALESIOAP Business Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A nuclear power partnership of General Electric Co. and Tokyo-based Hitachi Ltd. received federal approval Tuesday to build the first plant to enrich uranium for use in commercial reactors using a classified laser technology. The

Tesla unveils faster electric car charging station

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

HAWTHORNE, Calif. (AP) - Tesla Motors Inc. unveiled a solar-powered charging station on Monday that it said will make refueling electric vehicles on long trips about as fast as stopping for gas and a bathroom break in a conventional car. CEO Elon Musk said at a news conference at the company's

Tesla unveils faster electric car charging station

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 25th

Business Highlights

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 24th

By The Associated Press ___ Apple says more than 5 million iPhone 5s sold NEW YORK (AP) - Apple Inc. said Monday that it sold more than 5 million units of the iPhone 5 in the three days since its launch, fewer than analysts had expected. Apple shares fell $9.30, or 1.3 percent, to close at $690

Amtrak to run test trains at 165 mph in Northeast

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 24th

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Amtrak is going to break the speed limit in the Northeast Corridor. The rail service announced Monday it will operate test trains overnight at 165 mph in four stretches from Maryland to Massachusetts. Acela Express equipment will be used for the tests, which were to start at

Local governments try to cut costs via efficiency

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 24th

By FRANK ELTMANAssociated Press MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) - In some places, it's as simple as pulling the plug on thousands of unused telephone lines or installing software that automatically shuts off idle school computers to save on electric bills. Other places are doing such things as merging

Toyota plans expanded range of hybrids

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 24th

By YURI KAGEYAMAAP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. is boosting its green vehicle lineup, with plans for 21 new hybrids in the next three years, a new electric car later this year and a fuel cell vehicle by 2015 in response to growing demand for fuel efficient and environmentally

Texas inmate prepares for 3rd trip death house

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 23rd

By MICHAEL GRACZYKAssociated Press LIVINGSTON, Texas (AP) - What Cleve Foster remembers most about his recent brushes with death is the steel door, the last one condemned Texas inmates typically walk through before their execution. "You can't take your eyes off that door," he says. But

GM offers big discounts to boost Volt sales

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 22nd

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - General Motors rolled out the Chevrolet Volt two years ago with lofty sales goals and the promise of a new technology that someday would help end America's dependence on oil. So it seemed like a good thing in August when sales of the $40,000 car