Patients find AIDS drugs ineffective
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About 40,000 people with AIDS in the United States are finding that anti-retroviral drugs no longer work.
Surveys find 300,000 autistic kids in U.S.
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The first national survey of autism in the United States found 300,000 American children have been diagnosed with autism.
'Rice camp' shows teens the grain is now
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While millions of people in Southeast Asia depend on rice, the grain is attracting few young people as either farmers or scientists.
Smokers seven times more likely to receive jolt from heart devices
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If some patients with heart disease don't take their doctor's advice to quit smoking, they are probably going to get "shocking" reminders. A study conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. ...
Man may have caused prehistoric extinction
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
May 05, 2006 |
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U.S. and British scientists say they've determined prehistoric horses in Alaska may have become extinct due to hunting by man, rather than climate change.
Globe Talk: Calling up African deals
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There is renewed enthusiasm for the mobile-phone industry in developing countries following the announcement earlier this week that Africa's biggest mobile company will buy out a Dubai-based rival.
Microsoft gives $1M for women in tech
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Microsoft Corp. Friday announced a $1 million grant and four-year commitment to the National Center for Women and Information Technology.
Qualcomm, Microsoft team on wireless chips
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Qualcomm is teaming up with Microsoft on the creation of a chipset that will speed the development of Windows Mobile cell phones.
Guilty plea in Seattle 'botnet' case
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A California man pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from a "botnet" attack last year that damaged U.S. Department of Defense computers.
Researchers develop new method to monitor aircraft lifespan
May 05, 2006 |
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Carnegie Mellon University Professor Anthony D. Rollett has developed a new computational method that may help track the lifespan of U.S. Navy aircraft.
Engineers to seismic test wood townhouse
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 05, 2006 |
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University of Buffalo engineers are beginning unprecedented seismic tests on a full-scale, three-bedroom, wood-frame townhouse.
In Brief: Verizon employs over 17,000 in New Jersey
May 05, 2006 |
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More than 17,000 people are employed in the state of New Jersey by Verizon, the company said.
In Brief: Texas Instruments settles for $70M
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Texas Instruments Incorporated announced Friday that it has a reached a settlement in ongoing litigation with Conexant Systems Inc.
In Brief: IT demand in Asia seen remaining strong
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Spending on information technology in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to remain strong over the next 10 years, according to a research group.
In Brief: TDC updates security for digital signature
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TDC released an update of its software to remove vulnerabilities and make it easier to use its other applications.
