Some Research news media

SPIE seems to adapt to the new media age quite well.
SPIE Newsroom: There is an app. on android for this.
SPIE.TV: Lots of interesting talks with slides of SPIE conferences, I watched one talk by L.V. Wang, which is quite well developed: ideas clear and inspiring. 

Sciencedaily is quite a good news sources. 
Physics normally reports some excellent publication on APS, is a good sources for physics research.
Medgadget provides nice news on Medical technology news.