Amplification not needed in noisy rooms
Jun 15, 2006 |
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The U.S.-based Acoustical Society of America is advising schools not to use sound-amplification systems to overcome noisy classroom conditions.
Columbia researcher retracts more studies
Jun 15, 2006 |
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A Columbia University researcher has reportedly retracted four more scientific papers because the findings could not be replicated.
Big guns team on Linux wireless platform
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Some of the biggest names in wireless communications launched an effort Thursday to develop a mobile software platform based on Linux.
Google debuts gov search
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Google debuted yet another search engine product Thursday, this time a U.S. Government Search.
Changing climate may mean changing science
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 15, 2006 |
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A study by British and Canadian researchers suggests restoration methods of the past cannot necessarily be applied to the climate of the future.
NASA Astronomical Observatory Passes Hurdle
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jun 15, 2006 |
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The world's largest airborne astronomical observatory has passed a technical and programmatic review that could potentially lead to the continuation of the mission.
Sleepy Fruit Flies Provide Clues to Learning and Memory
Jun 15, 2006 |
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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 ...
Organ donor club grows, has critics
Jun 15, 2006 |
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A new U.S.-based organ donor club has potential recipients anteing up their own organs for membership while doctors say the plan is unethical.
Decrease in Metals Contamination Seen Over the Past 30 Years
Jun 15, 2006 |
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The U.S. report card on metals contamination in sediment is showing marked improvement. A new study has analysed the past three decades of environmental legislation and regulation, changing demographics and land-use practices ...
Survey finds internal security a concern
Jun 15, 2006 |
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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.
Mobile data retrieval improved with new algorithm
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Penn State researchers have developed a new algorithm which enables cell-phone users to fetch data from music to TV shows as quickly as feasible with minimal channel switches.
UNC founder's home found in South Carolina
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Artifacts found at a South Carolina site indicate it was the home of the University of North Carolina's founder, William Davie.
Broadband Report: Dixie Chicks' new home
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Being vocal against the Iraqi War and President Bush and subsequently having country music stations throughout the heartland ban their music, the Dixie Chicks are having a little trouble -- not with sales of their latest ...
Cocaine cravings are studied
Jun 15, 2006 |
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U.S. scientists say they have found the brain chemistry that underlies "cue-induced" craving in cocaine addicts.
In Brief: DSL gaining over cable for broadband
Jun 15, 2006 |
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More people are choosing DSL over cable in getting broadband access, Verizon said Thursday.
