Red Cross site spikes in Sept. readership
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, relief and assistance Web sites such as RedCross.org saw huge spikes in visitation in September, according to Internet audience measurement service comScore.
Satellite radio unfazed by losses
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Radio might seem anachronistic when there is so much competing technology that provides news and entertainment instantaneously. But if the latest earnings results from two of the biggest U.S. satellite radio providers offers ...
Mars Express PFS spectrometer back at work
Nov 02, 2005 |
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The Planetary Fourier Spectrometer (PFS) on board ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft is now back in operation after a malfunction, reported a few months ago. The instrument had been successfully investigating the ...
NASA names constellation program managers
Nov 02, 2005 |
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Jeffrey Hanley has been appointed manager of NASA's Constellation Program to lead development of the nation's new spacecraft and launch system.
Briefs: S&P rates Qwest notes at B
Nov 02, 2005 |
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Standard & Poor's said Wednesday it has assigned Qwest Communications International's convertible notes due 2025 a B rating.
Superconducting magnet attracts molecular research
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Nov 02, 2005 |
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One of the newest – and unequivocally the coolest -- pieces of real estate on the Brandeis University campus is a facility containing a state-of-the-art superconducting magnet for use in researching biological macromolecules ...
NASA marks five-year space milestone
Nov 02, 2005 |
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NASA scientists will break out the thermostabalized beef tips and rehydratable apple cider Wednesday as they celebrate a major space milestone.
Microsoft offers digital media organizer
Nov 02, 2005 |
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Microsoft launched Tuesday a digital photo and video organization tool together with Pinnacle Systems.
Sprint, cable providers unveil $200M deal
Nov 02, 2005 |
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Sprint Nextel and four cable companies said Wednesday they will launch a new venture to accelerate the convergence of video, wired and wireless data and communications products and services.
Drying African lakes pose health threat
Nov 02, 2005 |
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A U.N. report this week warns of unprecedented deterioration of Africa's 677 largest lakes, with Lake Victoria dropping three feet during the past decade.
Scientists to report on New Orleans levees
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A multi-institution research team is scheduled Wednesday to release its preliminary findings from a study of the New Orleans levee system.
Duke develops new UV measurement tool
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Researchers at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering have developed a new way to measure microbes' exposure to ultraviolet light.
Sensors, a smart dose of medicine for cancer treatment
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New sensor systems being developed will help treat cancer and improve the accuracy and reliability of existing radiation treatments. They should help improve patient care and outcomes. The results will go straight to commercialisation ...
Deutsche Telekom to slash 19,000 jobs
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Deutsche Telekom said Wednesday it will slash about 19,000 jobs over the next three years.
Blair: Science will solve climate change
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair told a meeting of energy and environment ministers Tuesday in London science holds the key to climate change.
