North European sea fishing origins studied
Apr 12, 2006 |
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The study of fish bones, once considered an esoteric branch of archaeology, is helping British scientists study the Middle Ages' fishing trade.
In brief: NASA asks for moon, Mars exploration ideas
Apr 12, 2006 |
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NASA issued a request for information Tuesday, soliciting ideas from individuals and organizations on exploration plans for the moon, Mars and beyond.
Parrots may block 2nd Australian wind farm
Apr 12, 2006 |
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The Australian government has been given data showing wind turbine farm proposed in Tasmania would not harm endangered orange-bellied parrots.
Duke study examines bluebird evolution
Apr 12, 2006 |
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Duke University evolutionary ecologists in Durham, N.C., are offering findings that might provide insight into how evolution operates.
In Brief: Millicon nears 10 million wireless users
Apr 12, 2006 |
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Sweden's Millicom International reported Wednesday its wireless phone service in emerging world markets had grown to nearly 10 million subscribers.
In Brief: Broadband surges in industrialized world
Apr 12, 2006 |
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A new report showed the number of broadband Internet connections in the industrialized world surging some 15 percent in the second half of last year.
Paramount and Xbox movie showcase deal
Apr 12, 2006 |
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Paramount Pictures and Microsoft's Xbox launched Wednesday the Xbox Movie Showcase cross platform marketing program between the movie studio and Xbox Live.
Historic plant type specimens to go digital
Apr 12, 2006 |
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A unique collection of plant specimens that is part of The Academy of Natural Sciences' world-renowned herbarium soon will be viewable through the Internet, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.
NASA to open new Smithsonian exhibits
Apr 12, 2006 |
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NASA has announced the Washington opening of two Smithsonian exhibits, "Atmosphere: Change in the Air" and "Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely."
Magnolia transmit solution boosts wireless
Apr 12, 2006 |
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Magnolia Broadband announced the conclusion of final field tests of a transmit solution it said boosted CDMA wireless voice capacity an average of 42 percent.
In brief: Telecom N.Z. reorganizes operations
Apr 12, 2006 |
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Telecom New Zealand Wednesday announced a reorganization of its executive suite and a tightening of its operations.
In Brief: Fujitsu telco grid computing system tested
Apr 12, 2006 |
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A system that allows telecom companies to better manage load fluctuations on their networks has been developed by Japan's Fujitsu and France Telecom.
FCC wants limits on spectrum 'front' firms
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The FCC is proposing limits on the amount of backing major telecom companies can provide for smaller firms bidding on wireless spectrum.
U.S.-Taiwan satellites to be launched
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Six satellites designed to improve weather forecasts and monitor climate change are ready for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
