Software to protect water resources

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Software to protect water resources

Americans drink from the kitchen tap without worrying about pathogens or microbes, even though water utilities might be vulnerable to bio-terror attacks or natural contaminants. But now, a software can help combat these.

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Google buys ‘PittPatt’

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China finds 5 fake Apple stores in 1 city

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With shuttle era over, robot set for Mars

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With shuttle era over, robot set for Mars

CAPE CANAVERAL - NASA moved on to a new chapter in space exploration on Friday, a day after the end of its shuttle program, by announcing details of plans to determine if Mars has or ever had the ingredients for life.

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Microsoft Windows software fizzles

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Microsoft Windows software fizzles

Sales of Microsoft Corp’s flagship Windows software disappointed for the third straight quarter, taking the gloss off better-than-expected earnings that were aided by an unusually low tax rate.

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Google clients to get credit cards

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Google clients to get credit cards

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