Archive: 02/17/2006
Increase in animals killed by algae toxin
Scientists studying sea lions in California say there's an increase of animals affected by domoic acid, a toxin produced by specific types of algal blooms.
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Warmer than a Hot Tub: Atlantic Ocean Temperatures Much Higher in the Past
Scientists have found evidence that tropical Atlantic Ocean temperatures may have once reached 107°F (42°C)—about 25°F (14°C) higher than ocean temperatures today and warmer than a hot tub.
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Cisco CEO to use 'holistic' security
Network security is evolving from a "pinpoint" system of attacking isolated threats to a large-scale "holistic" approach to security, said John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, at the 2006 RSA Conference.
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Studies of ancient climates suggest Earth is now on a fast track to global warming
Human activities are releasing greenhouse gases more than 30 times faster than the rate of emissions that triggered a period of extreme global warming in the Earth's past, according to an expert on ancient climates.
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Big 6 to lose clout in global outsourcing
The Indian IT outsourcing service sector is finally poised to challenge the dominance of the six global biggies.
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Sharp Introduces 65V-inch LCD Monitor
Sharp will introduce into the Japanese market the PN-655 LCD Monitor made at the Kameyama Plant, which uses a 65V-inch full-spec high-definition LCD panel (resolution of 1,920x1,080 pixels).
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Michigan State research sheds new light on health dangers of nanoparticles
The nose, usually the first line of defense against inhaled airborne particles that could damage the lungs, may itself be susceptible to the dangers of extremely small particles, called nanoparticles, which are less than ...
Feb 17, 2006 |
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New nano-canary in the nanotoxicology coalmine: The body itself
There is growing consensus among scientists, regulators, politicians, industry and the public that we need to know more about the possible harmful or adverse effects of nanoparticles on human health.
Feb 17, 2006 |
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New physics theory resolves mystery of anomalous cosmic rays
When Voyager 1 finally crossed the "termination shock" at the edge of interstellar space in December 2004, space physicists anticipated the long-sought discovery of the source of anomalous cosmic rays. These ...
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Feb 17, 2006 |
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Bird flu vaccine not effective in trial
A highly anticipated bird flu vaccine trial in Australia has proven protective for only a small minority of the 400 volunteers in the clinical trial.
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Bacterium found to have strange magnetic personality
Researchers led by an MIT graduate student have discovered a bacterium that is a magnetic misfit of sorts. Magnetotactic bacteria contain chains of magnetic iron minerals that allow them to orient in the Earth's ...
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Scientists confirm role of nano-hairs in self-cleaning lotus leaf
Today, thousands of buildings boast self-cleaning paint and self-cleaning roofs; self-cleaning textiles, glass windows and sprays have already sprung onto the market. German botanist Wilhelm Barthlott has even ...
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Nano fights cancer
They are only a few nanometers in size, but their impact is tremendous: The tiny particles drive cancer cells to their death in no time at all. At nano tech 2006 in Japan from February 21 to 23 Fraunhofer researchers ...
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Clearest Video of Lightning-Generated 'Sprites' High Above Thunderstorms Captured
Researchers at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering have captured the best images ever produced of "sprites" -- mysterious flashes of light resembling giant undulating jellyfish that can occur above strong thunderstorms ...
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Feb 17, 2006 |
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Study Finds How the Brain Interprets the Intent of Others
Two Dartmouth researchers have learned more about how the human brain interprets the actions and intentions of others.
Feb 17, 2006 |
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