Spider-eating wasp moves into Britain
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A rare Mediterranean wasp has reportedly been discovered in Britain for the first time.
The Web: Reaching an inflection point
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Is the Web becoming "disruptive" once again? That is, is it vigorously stirring things up as it did when it first came on the commercial scene back in the mid-90s? Experts tell UPI's The Web that the second generation of ...
Study shows frogs can play key role in stem cell research
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It sounds like one of those curiosities which pops up in wildlife documentaries, but the African clawed frog could prove a powerful ally for scientists working in the key area of stem cell research.
'Second skin' helps care for all
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CSIRO scientists are creating a ‘second skin’ made from wool and Lycra to help protect the body against wounds and major traumas.
'Virtual mirror' tech used to sell makeup
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Now that an Israeli company has developed "virtual mirror" technology for trying makeup on using a digital picture, ladies, it's going to be a lot harder to keep yourselves from splurging on new cosmetics.
Tibet Pathway for Chemicals To Reach Stratosphere
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May 10, 2006 |
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NASA and Georgia Tech researchers have found that thunderstorms over Tibet provide a main pathway for water vapor and chemicals to travel from the lower atmosphere, where human activity directly affects atmospheric ...
Motorola unviels football vid-game headset
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Motorola Inc. unveiled Wednesday the Motorola Gaming Headset X205 for football video-game enthusiasts.
Study: Young adults happier than children
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A Canadian psychologist says although young adults are faced with a diversity of life choices, they seem to come to terms with themselves early in life.
4 GB memory for PlayStation Portable
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SanDisk has developed a 4 gigabyte memory stick that will allow Sony's PlayStation Portable to store up to 12 hours of games or other content files.
Wasps queue for top job
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Scientists at UCL (University College London) have discovered that even wasps are driven by their status. The study, published today in Nature, shows that lower-ranked female wasps work harder to help their ...
Tiny Shrimp Help to Fine-Tune National Defense
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Research being conducted by UMaine researcher Peter Jumars of the Darling Marine Center and UMaine School of Marine Sciences has created an unlikely pairing between the U.S. Department of Defense and a tiny ocean-going creature ...
Device promises relief for desert soldiers
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A U.S. scientist says she has developed a micro-climate system to be placed in soldiers' boots to provide cooling in high temperature locations.
Neuron study could lead to enhanced memory
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A study by Chinese scientists suggests that electrical stimulation of non-functional brain neurons can induce the production of amino acids and improve memory.
U.S. EPA sets voluntary computer rules
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it has created a performance standard to help large computer buyers make environmentally sound purchases.
In Brief: Half of Pa. pays taxes electronically
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Nearly half of all individual taxpayers in Pennsylvania filed their taxes electronically.
