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Teeny Reactor Pumps Out Biodiesel
A device the size of a credit card could enable farmers to quickly and easily convert vegetable oil into alternative fuel. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

In-Game Advertising to Continue Exponential Growth
The market value of in-game advertising is expected to grow fivefold by 2010. From ClickZ Stats on April 19, 2006 at 8:45 p.m..

Blogosphere Doubles Every Six Months
Over 75,000 new Weblogs are created every day, over half continue to be updated at least weekly after three months. From ClickZ Stats on April 19, 2006 at 8:45 p.m..

Monitor article inspires a generous act
A teacher received an outpouring of support for her program from a reader-turned-donor. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..

A boost for the middle of the learning curve
AVID puts students with average to low grades on a path toward college. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..

Students weigh in on closing the gap
What motivates students to achieve varies according to neighborhood, family, and background. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..

A bar raised for all
Baltimore County has attracted national attention for its efforts to increase student achievement. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..

Group: Yahoo Helped China, Again
A human rights organization claims the search titan gave a draft e-mail to Chinese authorities, who used it to send the writer to prison on subversion charges. It's the third time the company has been accused of helping to jail a dissident. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 5:46 p.m..

Rants 'n' Raves: Wikipedia Wars
Readers really love -- and really hate -- the amazing and terrifying online encyclopedia. Plus: Is MySpace really a haven for sex offenders? In Rants 'n' Raves. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Luxury Cars Steal the Show in NYC
Lavish, silky-smooth vehicles make the New York International Auto Show a buzz-worthy event. From Forbes.com. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 3:45 p.m..

Gates and Hu: Feel the Love
Chinese President Hu Jintao, stopping off in Seattle on his way to a meeting with President Bush, assures Bill Gates that China is serious about reining in software piracy. After that, Gates hosts a lavish dinner for Hu and the corporate elite of Washington state. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 12:45 p.m..

We Love the Net, and Need It
An increasing number of Americans -- 60 million according to a new survey -- rely on the internet to help them make some of the big decision in life, like finding a job, or a house, or an investment. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 12:45 p.m..

Brain Age Gooses Your Gray Matter
Can a Nintendo DS game make you smarter? Japan's national obsession hits the United States this week, threatening to turn America into a nation of super-intelligent beings, doomed to be crushed by its own hubris. By Chris Kohler. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Braking the News, Apple Style
Steve Jobs would be ill-advised to sue fans for discussing Apple's unannounced products, whether or not the rumor mill gets the details right. Commentary by Leander Kahney. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Luxury Cars Steal the Show in NYC
Lavish, silky-smooth vehicles make the New York International Auto Show a buzz-worthy event. From Forbes.com. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

The Wikipedia FAQK
Here's everything you need to know about the the web's most talked about encyclopedic resource. Commentary by Lore SjÃ¶berg. This column is available as a . From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Search Engine Secrets Revealed
Strategy consultant and search engine optimization guru Jason McQueen discusses techniques that will boost your site's search rankings. Webmonkey interview by Bryan Zilar. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Drinking Problem? Try Drugs
Pharmaceuticals that combat alcohol abuse have come a long way since Antabuse. New formulations could make alcoholism easier to beat. By Suzanne Leigh. From Wired News on April 19, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

CUNY Program to Help Black Men Is Called Discriminatory
A New York advocacy organization asserted that the program violated federal regulations prohibiting discrimination by race or gender. From New York Times: Education on April 19, 2006 at 2:45 a.m..

2 Duke Athletes Charged With Rape and Kidnapping
Two Duke lacrosse players were arrested after being indicted on charges of raping a woman who performed as a dancer at a team party last month. From New York Times: Education on April 19, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

Boys Are No Match for Girls in Completing High School
In 2003, about 72 percent of girls but only 65 percent of boys earned diplomas, a gender gap that is far more pronounced among minorities. From New York Times: Education on April 19, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..

New York Offers Housing Subsidy as Teacher Lure
The city will offer up to $14,600 to help recruit new math, science and special education teachers. From New York Times: Education on April 19, 2006 at 1:45 a.m..