Role of noise in neurons
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May 04, 2007 |
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Addressing a current issue in neuroscience, Aldo Faisal and Simon Laughlin from Cambridge University investigate the reliability of thin axons for transmitting information. They show that noise effects in ion channels in ...
Warming climate gives gardens a makeover
May 04, 2007 |
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U.S. gardeners say the only upside to global warming is a longer growing season and the chance to grow palm trees and subtropical plants.
Astronaut Wally Schirra dies at 84
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 04, 2007 |
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Wally Schirra, the only astronaut to fly in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, has died at 84 in La Jolla, Calif.
Supreme Court Decision Challenges Software Patents
May 04, 2007 |
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The KSR decision may not put an end to bad patents and patent trolls, but legal experts agree that at least it's a step forward in the always contentious field of software patents.
Study evaluates transcription accuracy in men and women
May 04, 2007 |
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There is a significantly higher rate of transcription error in women compared to men when using commercial voice recognition applications, according to a recent study.
The Kaspersky Top 20 for April
May 04, 2007 |
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Kaspersky Labs' list of top e-mail and online threats has a newbie in the top spot.
Intel Plans Push into Mobility, Emerging Markets
May 04, 2007 |
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The company says it is on schedule for the launch of its 45-nanometer processors, which will support an increased focus on laptops and mobile devices.
Diagnostic ultrasound could provide automated method of fingerprint identification
May 04, 2007 |
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Diagnostic 3D ultrasound of fingers could be used for biometric identification based on matching paired images using internal fingerprint structures that would be difficult to fake, offering the possibility of a unique automated ...
Gene mutation linked to increased athletic performance in whippets
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May 04, 2007 |
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Whippets are bred for speed and have been clocked at speeds approaching 40 miles per hour over a 200-yard racing course. Scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National ...
Sona Mobile Launches Media Platform Designed for BlackBerry Devices
May 04, 2007 |
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Sona Mobile has launched its Sona Media Platform designed for BlackBerry devices, delivering media content including video clips, highlights, news and management capabilities.
New technique dissects stem cells’ picky likes, dislikes
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May 04, 2007 |
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Whether their goal is to create therapies or simply investigate how organisms develop, stem cell researchers face what is perhaps one of biological science's toughest assignments: keeping their tiny research subjects under ...
Nokia to Launch 2 New Handsets for Business Users, Consumers
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 04, 2007 |
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The company announces its upcoming Nokia 2630 and Nokia 2760 handsets, which offer both business and entertainment functions.
Ultra-high-field MRI allows for earlier diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
May 04, 2007 |
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Ultra-high-field (7T) MRI can detect multiple sclerosis lesions better than MRI which can lead to possible earlier diagnosis and treatment, according to a new study by researchers from Ohio State University in Columbus, ...
Court Denies Vonage Bid for Patent Case Retrial
May 04, 2007 |
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A U.S. appeals court denies a request by Internet phone company Vonage Holdings that it order a retrial in the patent infringement case brought against it by Verizon Communications.
IT Worker Confidence a Mixed Bag
May 04, 2007 |
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Two recruiting companies find different results when they poll IT workers about their confidence in the economy, their jobs and finances.
