Researcher Puts Gas Under Pressure for Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Nov 10, 2005 |
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On his laboratory desk, University of Arkansas researcher Jerry King has a small display with three vials. The first vial contains small chocolate candies. Another vial is three-quarters full of the cream-colored, liquid ...
Turkey: things you have to know before Thanksgiving
Nov 10, 2005 |
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It's just about time for Thanksgiving. And while many of us love to sit down to a wonderful turkey dinner with our family and friends, few give much thought to where that turkey comes from.
Lichen Survives In Space
Nov 10, 2005 |
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One of the main focuses in the search for living organisms on other planets and the possibilities for transfer of life between planets currently centres on bacteria, due to the organisms simplicity and the possibility of ...
Samsung Presents New Slim Line-up
Nov 10, 2005 |
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Samsung Electronics introduces 5 new mobile phones. The average of the newly unveiled phones are under 15mm and offer the latest multimedia features, such as music playback capability, megapixel camera and ...
Your bioweapon is in the mail
Nov 10, 2005 |
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A New Scientist magazine study suggests it would not be difficult for a terrorist to obtain genes from the smallpox virus or a similarly vicious pathogen.
Briefs: Eagle shows high-def IPTV set-box
Nov 10, 2005 |
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The TelcoTV expo in San Diego kicked off this week with a new set-box that will make it easier for DSL providers to deliver Internet Protocol Television.
GOP surrenders on Arctic drilling plan
Nov 10, 2005 |
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House Republican leaders have unexpectedly agreed to remove a proposal allowing oil drilling in an Alaskan wildlife refuge from a pending budget bill.
ATI Ships Record breaking Radeon X1800 XT
Nov 10, 2005 |
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ATI Technologies announced today that the highly anticipated Radeon X1800 XT, the fastest graphics processor on the planet, is now available for gamers and enthusiasts seeking an unprecedented level of 3D performance and ...
Carp barrier federal funding is rejected
Nov 10, 2005 |
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A $9 million electric barrier has been built to keep Asian carp from infesting Lake Michigan, but Congress is reportedly refusing to pay to turn it on.
Tighter review of owl habitat rejected
Nov 10, 2005 |
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Washington state's Forest Practices Board has rejected a request to more closely study timber cutting in the spotted owl's remaining habitat.
Study: Vacations are good for women
Nov 10, 2005 |
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Marshfield, Wis., scientists say women who take vacations frequently are more satisfied with their marriages and suffer fewer mental illnesses.
NASA joins with firms to inspire students
Nov 10, 2005 |
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is joining with several companies in an effort to interest students in science and mathematics careers.
Telecom bill faces forceful opposition
Nov 10, 2005 |
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Lawmakers broadly agree that telecommunication laws regulating the market do not meet the rapidly changing needs of users or address the ever-evolving nature of the business. Yet as members of Congress debate the latest telecom ...
Open Invention Network promotes Linux
Nov 10, 2005 |
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To ensure the continued growth of Linux and related software, IBM, Novell, Philips, Red Hat and Sony today announced a new company, Open Invention Network (OIN). The network plans to acquire patents and license them royalty-free ...
First 'European GPS' Galileo satellites named 'GIOVE'
Nov 10, 2005 |
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GIOVE - standing for 'Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element' - is the name that has been chosen for the two satellites which are currently being prepared to take the first step of the In-Orbit Validation phase ...
