New technology enhances aircraft safety
Feb 14, 2006 |
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New technology utilized by Rochester Institute of Technology engineers in Rochester, N.Y., is helping the U.S. Navy improve the safety of its aircraft.
Britain fights disposable 'nappies'
Feb 14, 2006 |
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Local officials across Britain are offering incentives to parents who stop using disposable diapers, or "nappies," that are swamping landfill sites.
Briefs: Vodafone, Google in mobile-search deal
Feb 14, 2006 |
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Vodafone and Google said Tuesday they will work together to develop a mobile-search service.
HP unveils new iPAQ wireless handheld
Feb 14, 2006 |
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Hewlett Packard Monday introduced its latest iPAQ handheld wireless device, which included a new "push" e-mail feature developed by Microsoft.
Shuttle Still Dominates But Exploration Vision Taking Over At NASA
Feb 14, 2006 |
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The space shuttle continues to occupy the biggest budget line item in NASA's funding request for fiscal year 2007, but the agency will be devoting a large percentage of its spending to launch the new Vision ...
NASA Outlines FY 2006 Operating Plan
Feb 14, 2006 |
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NASA has sent to Congress its operating plan for the remainder of fiscal year 2006, which runs until Sept. 30. Such plans, a formality required as part of the budget process, allow legislators to evaluate the proposed funding ...
Double views from ERS tandem mission adding depth to Canadian wilderness maps
Feb 14, 2006 |
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Unique views of Earth afforded by a pioneering twin ESA radar satellite flight has brought an extra dimension to maps of Canada's newest territory, the results winning praise from the Canadian government.
Experts question generic bird flu vaccine
Feb 14, 2006 |
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A bird flu vaccine ordered by the British government in an effort to prevent a pandemic may be ineffective, The Times of London reported Tuesday.
Internet vid content jumps on mobile wave
Feb 14, 2006 |
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In the thriller recut of the romantic trailer for "Sleepless in Seattle," a needy Meg Ryan stalks her next victim, the lonely widower Tom Hanks residing in the painfully overcast, rainy city.
Russian Experts Pleased With Brazilian Space Program
Feb 14, 2006 |
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Russian experts have largely praised the progress of Brazil's space program after checking preparations for the maiden voyage of the South American country's first astronaut.
Russian Rocket To Orbit Arab Satellite February 28
Feb 14, 2006 |
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The launch of the Proton-M Russian carrier rocket with the Arab communications satellite ArabSat 4A has been scheduled for February 28 at 8:10 p.m. GMT at the Baikonur Space Center, the Russian Federal Space Agency said Monday. ...
New British egg donation rules expected
Feb 14, 2006 |
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British women will soon be allowed to donate eggs for cloning experiments that promise new therapies for diseases, The Times of London reported Tuesday.
Semi-automatic multimedia monitor tracks sponsorship
Feb 14, 2006 |
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Corporate sponsors seek positive results from their investments. By automatically monitoring TV programmes and print media, a new system promises to keep sponsors and media analysts well informed and happy.
Japan's law to favor online shoppers
Feb 14, 2006 |
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Shopping online is not only convenient, but it also allows consumers to buy products beyond borders easily. So it is easy enough for those living in one country to buy the product of another, assuming that they are willing ...
Briefs: Internet-enabled devices sales soar
Feb 14, 2006 |
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Sales of Internet-related devices increased by more than 500 percent from a year ago in 2005, according to a research group.
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