France accused of not disclosing bird flu
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A former British health minister and European Parliament member has accused French officials of not disclosing the discovery of a wild duck with bird flu.
Which Carnivores Kill Other Carnivores
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Ecologists used to think of prey as the most important factor governing the structure of predator communities. However, over the past twenty years, they have increasingly recognized the importance of interspecific killing ...
Radar altimetry confirms global warming is affecting polar glaciers
Mar 17, 2006 |
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Scientists have confirmed that climate warming is changing how much water remains locked in the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets, according to an article published in the Journal of Glaciology.
Using 'Minutiae' to Match Fingerprints Can Be Accurate
Mar 17, 2006 |
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A study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology shows that computerized systems that match fingerprints using interoperable minutiae templates—mathematical representations of a fingerprint image—can ...
Brain-scanning technology reveals how we process brands and products
Mar 17, 2006 |
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In a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan and Harvard University use cutting-edge brain-scanning technology to explore how different regions of the brain are activated when we think about ...
Synchrotron x-ray experiments in the world's strongest magnetic field
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A combination of high magnetic fields and "quantum beam" such as synchrotron x-rays or neutrons is one of most powerful experimental means to examine the magnetic and the electronic properties of strongly correlated ...
New 'Liquid Lens' Data for Immersion Lithography
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Mar 17, 2006 |
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New data on the properties of potential "liquid lenses" compiled by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) could help the semiconductor industry continue to shrink feature sizes on computer chips.
Russian Space Force Commander Visits US Facilities
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Russia's Space Force commander has visited U.S. military space facilities at the invitation of his American counterpart, Russian news wire RIA Novosti reported said Thursday.
Briefs: Famed Pompeii house to reopen
Mar 17, 2006 |
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One of Pompeii's most famous houses -- Casa degli Amorini Dorati -- is reopening after more than 10 years of renovation.
Internet music engines fuel discovery
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We've all been there: You're in the record store and want to try something new, but the only thing looping through your head is the Top 40 radio station. Step away from the Jessica Simpson album. Internet music ...
NASA honors Apollo moon walker Buzz Aldrin
Mar 17, 2006 |
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NASA will honor former astronaut Buzz Aldrin for his involvement in the U.S. space program with the presentation of the Ambassador of Exploration Award.
Nearly 70 percent of U.K. uses digital TV
Mar 17, 2006 |
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More then 17 million homes in the United Kingdom -- nearly 70 percent -- use digital TV, the most of any nation in the world, according to a report by Ofcom.
Briefs: Patton ships smaller VoIP phone adapter
Mar 17, 2006 |
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Patton Electronics began shipping an analog phone adapter for Voice over Internet Protocol that the company says is the smallest on the market.
Paragon designs cell-WiFi phone for China
Mar 17, 2006 |
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Paragon Wireless has started shipping what it called the first dual-mode wireless phone for the Chinese market.
Briefs: Canada to urge looser telecom rules
Mar 17, 2006 |
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A Canadian government panel is expected to recommend easing regulations in the telecom market when it releases a major report next week.
