MIT researchers create visionary optic fibers
Jul 07, 2006 |
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In a radical departure from conventional lens-based optics, MIT scientists have developed a sophisticated optical system made of mesh-like webs of light-detecting fibers. The fiber constructs, which have a ...
Liquid alloy shows solid-like crystal structure at surface
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jul 07, 2006 |
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A substance used in nanotechnology contains unusual structures at its surface, a team of researchers led by Oleg Shpyrko, Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National ...
Supernova leaves behind mysterious object
Jul 07, 2006 |
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Thanks to data from ESA's XMM-Newton satellite, a team of scientists taking a closer look at an object discovered over 25 years ago have found that it is like none other known in our galaxy.
Windows anti-piracy tool causes controversy
Jul 07, 2006 |
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When Microsoft released its WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) anti-piracy tool in July of 2005, its goal was to attempt to find a way to track and help reduce the illegal use of its Windows XP operating system. But the company ...
Staying Cool Shouldn't Burn a Hole in Your Wallet
Jul 07, 2006 |
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Air conditioning costs don't have to take a big bite out of a family's budget during the dog days of summer, says a Purdue University expert on refrigeration and air conditioning. There are a number of practical and inexpensive ...
Problem: implant infection, solution: nanotech surfaces
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jul 07, 2006 |
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Orthopaedic implants help millions of Americans stay active. But these medical devices are prone to infection, forcing patients back to surgery for repair or replacement. Now, for the first time, a team of engineers has shown ...
Probing Question: Can steroids enhance athletic performance?
Jul 07, 2006 |
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On May 28, baseball's Barry Bonds launched his 715th home run a whopping 455 feet to pass Babe Ruth as the No. 2 home run slugger of all time. But allegations of steroid use have caused many fans to turn their ...
DOE publishes research roadmap for developing cleaner fuels
Jul 07, 2006 |
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released an ambitious new research agenda for the development of cellulosic ethanol as an alternative to gasoline. The 200-page scientific "roadmap" cites recent advances in biotechnology ...
Lone Star tick migrates to Long Island
Jul 07, 2006 |
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An aggressive type of tick known as the Lone Star is raising new concerns about Lyme disease on Long Island, N.Y.
Computer poker program sets its own Texas Hold'em strategy
Jul 07, 2006 |
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A Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist has demonstrated that you don't necessarily need to know much about poker to create a computer program that can play a winning hand of Texas Hold'Em. A knowledge of game theory, ...
In Brief: Pittsburgh launches downtown WiFi net
Jul 07, 2006 |
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Pittsburgh is the latest U.S. city to launch a program to provide wireless Internet access in its downtown area.
G8 vaccine plan in danger of failure
Jul 07, 2006 |
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A disagreement between the United States and France may prevent a proposed vaccine program from being approved by G8 leaders.
Established eBay sellers get higher prices for good reputations
Jul 07, 2006 |
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EBay sellers with established reputations can expect about 8 percent more revenue than new sellers marketing the same goods, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Wireless World: WiFi now in rural areas
Jul 07, 2006 |
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Just two years ago, wireless fidelity technology was an utterly urban phenomenon. Urbane computer users in the cities frequented coffee houses and Kinko's shops, whenever they were about town, to check their e-mail messages ...
Inability to spot faces may be hereditary
Jul 07, 2006 |
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Researchers have found, in the first study into the subject, that the inability to recognize faces is a common, probably hereditary disorder.
