New Mexico to be site of spaceport
Dec 13, 2005 |
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Officials from the London-based Virgin Galactic and New Mexico say they've signed an agreement to build a $200 million spaceport.
Fusion project ITER presented to European Industry
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Dec 13, 2005 |
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Over six hundred representatives from European industry and fusion research institutes gathered in Barcelona on 13/14 December, for a two-day workshop named “ITER – Opportunities for European Industry”. The goal of the workshop ...
Computer model helps explain Jupiter’s cloud bands
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Dec 13, 2005 |
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Look closely at a giant planet like Jupiter and you can actually see a powerful system of winds at work. University of Alberta physicist Dr. Moritz Heimpel and his research team have created a new 3-D computer ...
Great Lakes water agreement is signed
Dec 13, 2005 |
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The governors of the Great Lakes states and Ontario, Canada, officials have agreed to ban nearly all pumping of water from the Great Lakes basin.
Gourds brought to the Americas from Asia
Dec 13, 2005 |
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A Harvard University genetic study suggests ancient humans brought bottle gourds to the Americas from Asia some 10,000 years ago.
Briefs: Sony Ericsson boosts China capabilities
Dec 13, 2005 |
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Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications said Tuesday it will increase its in-house manufacturing capacity in China.
How the Public Makes Sense of Nanotechnology
Dec 13, 2005 |
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Ever since nanotechnology began attracting public attention, various experts have voiced concern that the public’s acceptance of nanotechnology will play an increasingly important role in determining the ultimate ...
Verizon sees door open to airliner WiFi
Dec 13, 2005 |
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Verizon is ready to start offering in-flight broadband service to airline passengers in 2007.
Extinction alert issued for 800 species
Dec 13, 2005 |
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Conservation and environmental groups have compiled a list of nearly 800 species they say face imminent extinction. Most of the threatened species are found mainly in tropical areas, the BBC reported Tuesday.
EU ministers OK landmark chemicals law
Dec 13, 2005 |
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European Union ministers have reportedly approved a landmark chemicals law after two years of discussion and lobbying.
Lots of Magic in the Movies
Dec 13, 2005 |
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With the November release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and this weekend’s opening of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, parents may be debating whether these magic filled films are appropriate viewing for children. ...
Briefs: New Zealand Telecom boosts Xmas coverage
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New Zealand's Telecom said it will pump $1.7 million worth of extra mobile coverage for the holiday season in remoter areas popular with tourists.
Briefs: Vodafone to buy out Telsim for $4.55B
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Vodafone said Tuesday it has agreed to buy out Telsim for $4.55 billion. Turkey's second-largest mobile carrier has been owned by the Turkish Savings Deposit and Investment Fund.
Briefs: B of A offers Earthlink protective toolbar
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Earthlink's anti-fraud toolbar is now being offered to customers who use Bank of America's online banking Web site.
Microsoft-MCI deal heats up VoIP market
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Microsoft and MCI announced Monday that they will work together to develop a network to allow people to place phone calls from personal computers to virtually any landline phone by using Windows Live software with its Voice ...
