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Turner Sports Exec: Creating March Madness on Demand Is Like "Good Rock and Roll" [Updated]

Jimmer Fredette and Ohio State aren't the only ones under pressure in the NCAA men's basketball tourney. So is Turner, which is out to deliver the ultimate online experience in its March Madness debut.READ»

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Duke Invites Cisco to Show 'N' Tell With Telepresence and New Toys

Should universities be suspicious of software giants bearing gifts?READ»

The Problem With Carbon Capture: CO2 Doesn't Always Stay Captured

It could be the answer to global warming -- but researchers at Duke University say captured carbon could also leak into groundwater aquifers, rendering water undrinkable.READ»

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Apple Logo Is an Agnostic's Crucifix, Star of David: Study

New Research from Duke University demonstrates the connection between brand loyalty and religion.READ»

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iPads For All: 5 Technologically Decked-Out Schools You Wish You Went To

Gone are the days when a decent education alone lured college applicants. Now it's all about who's got the best gadget giveaways. Below, five college campuses with the goods to get the geeks.The University of Notre DameAs part of a ...READ»

New Robot Surgeons Can Operate Without Human Assistance

Paging Dr. 3PO. One day soon robots could performing routine procedures in the OR. Bioengineers at Duke University announced yesterday that they've created a robot that can "locate a man-made, or phantom, lesion in simulated ...READ»

Who Wins Under a Cap-and-Trade System?

The idea behind the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions is simple: Energy companies that rely mostly on oil and coal will have to pony up big bucks, while those who rely on more diversified forms of power will benefit. ...READ»

PhonePoint App Will Let You Write in Thin Air

Students at Duke University have developed an application that allows users to write short notes in thin air using the accelerometers in their phones.READ»