Scientists confirm role of nano-hairs in self-cleaning lotus leaf
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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 ...
Princeton professor foresees computer science revolution
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At the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Bernard Chazelle, professor of computer science at Princeton University, plans to issue a call to arms for his profession, challenging ...
Greenland ice melting faster than thought
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Scientists believe Greenland's glaciers are sliding into the ocean much faster than earlier thought, a new report says.
Clearest Video of Lightning-Generated 'Sprites' High Above Thunderstorms Captured
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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 ...
Studies of ancient climates suggest Earth is now on a fast track to global warming
Feb 17, 2006 |
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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.
New physics theory resolves mystery of anomalous cosmic rays
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Feb 17, 2006 |
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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 ...
First MacIntosh virus reportedly emerges
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Apple's Mac OS X operating system appeared Friday to be under attack by a new virus.
Warmer than a Hot Tub: Atlantic Ocean Temperatures Much Higher in the Past
Feb 17, 2006 |
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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.
Nano fights cancer
Feb 17, 2006 |
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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 ...
Study Finds How the Brain Interprets the Intent of Others
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Two Dartmouth researchers have learned more about how the human brain interprets the actions and intentions of others.
Sharp Introduces 65V-inch LCD Monitor
Feb 17, 2006 |
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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).
Deep X-ray surveys reveal black hole population, glimpse at the universe
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Data from X-ray observatory surveys show that black holes are much more numerous and evolved differently than researchers would have expected, according to a Penn State astronomer.
Thinking too hard may not help
Feb 17, 2006 |
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Complicated decisions might be best left to the unconscious mind because thinking too hard may lead to bad choices, a Dutch study found.
New 'active cookie' helps protect Internet users from cyber crooks
Feb 17, 2006 |
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A new technique developed by an Indiana University School of Informatics scientist provides a strong shield against identity theft and cyber attacks.
Michigan State research sheds new light on health dangers of nanoparticles
Feb 17, 2006 |
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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 ...
