Novell reports quarterly loss as expenses rise Maker of Linux software expects higher revenue in fiscal 2008, plans to expand restructuring program and consolidate facilities. Novell, the No. 2 publicly held maker of Linux software, reported on Thursday a quarterly loss compared with a year-earlier profit on an increase in operating expenses. The companys shares...

Intel set to increase chip market lead Worlds top chipmaker is expected to increase its share of the global chip market this year to 12.2 percent, Gartner says. Intel, the worlds top chipmaker, is set to increase its share of a growing global chip market this year to 12.2 percent, market researcher Gartner said Friday....

Mothers in 30s boost population The UKs population is growing as more women have babies in their thirties, according to experts.

Doctors urge folic acid progress A group of doctors urges the UK government to proceed with the folic-acid fortification of flour.

Civil servants kept out of loop on data security Junior civil servants dealing with the records of 25 million child benefit claimants were not given the official instructions on how to share the data with the rest of Whitehall, the Guardian has learned

Philips 42PFL7432D Although its black-level performance hampers its picture quality against similarly priced flat-panel LCDs, the Philips 42PFL7432D has its share of strong points.

Bid to screen heart attack gene MSN UK Dec 15 2007 1:53AM GMT

Japan scientists develop fearless mice (AP) AP - Cat and mouse may never be the same. Japanese scientists say theyve used genetic engineering to create mice that show no fear of felines, a development that may shed new light on mammal behavior and the nature of fear itself.