Mystery spiral galaxy arms explained?
Apr 10, 2007 |
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Using a quartet of space observatories, University of Maryland astronomers may have cracked a 45-year mystery surrounding two ghostly spiral arms in the galaxy M106.
Assistive robot adapts to people, new places
Apr 10, 2007 |
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In the futuristic cartoon series "The Jetsons," a robotic maid named Rosie whizzed around the Jetsons' home doing household chores--cleaning, cooking dinner and washing dishes.
Physicists Find Light-sensitive Molecule Can Heal Itself in the Dark
Apr 10, 2007 |
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Sometimes all an overworked molecule needs is a good night’s rest. According to a study by physicist Mark Kuzyk and colleagues at Washington State University, a molecule that loses its ability to fluoresce when struck by ...
Tropical forests: Earth's air conditioner
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Apr 10, 2007 |
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How effective are new trees in offsetting the carbon footprint? A new study suggests that the location of the new trees is an important factor when considering such carbon offset projects. Planting and preserving ...
Review: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 -- Some Assembly Required
Apr 10, 2007 |
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Version 5 of Red Hat's Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system hit the streets last month, complete with a truckload of updated open-source components and brand-new support for server virtualization - courtesy of the Xen ...
Computer scientists develop P2P system that promises faster music, movie downloads
Technology / Computer Sciences
Apr 10, 2007 |
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A Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist says transferring large data files, such as movies and music, over the Internet could be sped up significantly if peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing services were configured to ...
For the first time the LHC reaches temperatures colder than outer space
Apr 10, 2007 |
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Geneva, 10 April 2007. The first sector of CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) to be cooled down has reached a temperature of 1.9 K (-271°C), colder than deep outer space.
Math of elections says voters win with 'winner take all'
Apr 10, 2007 |
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If we want individuals and small groups to have the democratic power to elect the president fairly, we must score presidential elections by winner-take-all states--not in a single giant national district too large for small ...
Nanoparticles improve delivery of medicines and diagnostics
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Apr 10, 2007 |
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Tiny, biodegradable particles filled with medicine may also contain answers to some of the biggest human health problems, including cancer and tuberculosis. The secret is the size of the package.
Structural basis for photoswitching in fluorescent proteins brought into focus
Apr 10, 2007 |
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University of Oregon scientists have identified molecular features that determine the light-emitting ability green fluorescent proteins, and by strategically inserting a single oxygen atom they were able ...
Microsoft ANI Patch Causes Problems with Third-Party Apps
Apr 10, 2007 |
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Microsoft updates its hotfix to address problems in a handful of thirdy-party programs.
Study shows earthquakes may quickly boost regional volcanoes
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Apr 10, 2007 |
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Scientists using NASA satellite data have found strong evidence that a major earthquake can lead to a nearly immediate increase in regional volcanic activity.
Behavioural tests probe ray and shark colour vision
Biology /
Apr 10, 2007 |
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University of Queensland researchers have shown stingrays, once thought to be colour-blind, may be capable of seeing in colour.
Mongoose pups work together to wheedle food out of carers
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Apr 10, 2007 |
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Mongoose pups use their littermates to gain more food from their carers. Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that a unique system of pup care reduces competition for adult help, allowing pups to collectively ...
Whales migrate more than 5,100 miles
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Apr 10, 2007 |
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U.S. scientists have found humpback whales migrate more than 5,100 miles from Central America to Antarctica -- a record mammalian migration.
