Archive: 06/15/2006
Hybrid butterfly created by scientists
Scottish scientists say a South American butterfly species was created from two different butterflies in an evolutionary process thought impossible.
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Jun 15, 2006 |
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Sleepy Fruit Flies Provide Clues to Learning and Memory
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have discovered that a brain region previously known for its role in learning and memory also serves as the location of sleep regulation in fruit flies. Through ...
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Survey finds internal security a concern
While outside attacks are still a primary concern for security officers, internal network security is becoming more of a concern, according to a study by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
Jun 15, 2006 |
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How California Water Supply Could Survive Warming, Growth
In a new report, the UC Davis authors of the most sophisticated analysis of California's water management system say the system should be able to adapt to a warmer climate and a larger population, albeit at a significant ...
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Big guns team on Linux wireless platform
Some of the biggest names in wireless communications launched an effort Thursday to develop a mobile software platform based on Linux.
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Teachers to learn about Mars-Earth science
Eighteen middle school and high school U.S. science teachers will soon depart for Alaska for a Mars exploration and polar science research experience.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Life has a future; Naturalist E.O. Wilson is optimistic
Despite all the destruction of forests, pollution, overpopulation, and overfishing, Edward O. Wilson is optimistic about the future of life on Earth. Science, prudent actions, and moral courage are showing ...
Biology /
Jun 15, 2006 |
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NASA Astronomical Observatory Passes Hurdle
The world's largest airborne astronomical observatory has passed a technical and programmatic review that could potentially lead to the continuation of the mission.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jun 15, 2006 |
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NSA looking at social-networking spaces
Amidst the political firestorm generated by revealed wiretapping of domestic phone calls, the National Security Agency has recently been revealed to be funding research to ramp up data-mining efforts to encompass social-networking ...
Jun 15, 2006 |
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EC urges Deutsche Telekom rate controls
The European Commission Thursday urged German telecom regulators to set price controls on Germany's dominant telco, Deutsche Telekom.
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Samsung Launches Industry's First Blu-ray Disc Player To The U.S. Market
Samsung Electronics America announced today that the industry's first Blu-ray disc player has been shipped to retailers in the U.S. market for availability on June 25th.
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Study:Physical condition alters perception
University of Virginia researchers say they've determined people's physical condition affects how they view their environment.
Jun 15, 2006 |
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British group seeks ban on EU egg imports
Britain's Egg Industry Council is asking that country stop importing eggs from certain European Union countries because of salmonella threat.
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Microsoft forms interoperability council
Microsoft announced Wednesday the formation of the Interoperability Customer Executive Council.
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Vodafone executive pays raise eyebrows
It's been a tumultuous few months at the world's biggest mobile phone group, as Vodafone executives dealt with a very public dispute amongst themselves earlier this year, while the company embarked on a considerable ...
Jun 15, 2006 |
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