Archive: 12/19/2005
Learn math history to learn math theory
A Dutch scientist says she's discovered that knowing how a mathematical theory developed improves a pupil's understanding of the theory.
Dec 19, 2005 |
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'Robosnail' crawls up vertical walls
A team of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a robotic snail that can crawl on vertical walls and traverse ceilings. ‘Robosnail’ was developed to explore and demonstrate ...
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Dec 19, 2005 |
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The formula to ensure the perfect 'cracker pull'
Scientists have come up with a formula for the perfect way to pull a Christmas cracker. A top physicist from the University of Surrey (UniS) is working with Tesco to help people to make sure that they win the ...
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Dec 19, 2005 |
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Astronomers Gain Clues About Fundamental Physics
An international team of astronomers has looked at something very big -- a distant galaxy -- to study the behavior of things very small -- atoms and molecules -- to gain vital clues about the fundamental nature ...
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Dec 19, 2005 |
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Charity: it's all in our genes
A University of California-Santa Barbara scientist believes he's discovered why we give to charity: It's in our genes.
Dec 19, 2005 |
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Elpida Memory Ships Samples of 2 Gigabit DDR2 SDRAM using 80 nm Process Technology
Elpida Memory, Japan's leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), today announced the shipment of 80 nm-based 2 Gigabit DDR2 SDRAM samples. These samples are among the first 80 nm-based devices in the ...
Dec 19, 2005 |
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Ancient Chinese remedy shows potential in preventing breast cancer
A derivative of the sweet wormwood plant used since ancient times to fight malaria and shown to precisely target and kill cancer cells may someday aid in stopping breast cancer before it gets a toehold. In a new study, two ...
Dec 19, 2005 |
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HP to Support HD-DVD High-definition DVD Format
HP today announced it will support the HD-DVD high-definition DVD format, in addition to the Blu-ray Disc format, and join the HD-DVD Promotions Group.
Dec 19, 2005 |
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Honda to Mass Produce Next-Generation Thin Film Solar Cell
Honda announced its plan to begin mass production in 2007, of an independently developed thin film solar cell composed of non-silicon compound materials, which requires 50% less energy, and thus generate 50% less CO2, during ...
Dec 19, 2005 |
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IT exports seen leading Asian growth
Steady demand for information-technology products worldwide will bolster East Asia's economy next year, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank Monday.
Dec 19, 2005 |
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Web co offering 'Xtreme Web Makeover' (Update)
A Chicago-based Web design company said Monday they are searching for the "worst Web site." Intechnic Corporation, a Web development company, announced as a publicity campaign they will award who they deem the "worst" business ...
Dec 19, 2005 |
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Newest marsh villain: the periwinkle snail
Oil companies, levees and the burrowing nutria have been blamed for destroying Louisiana's marshes -- and now a new culprit arrives: the periwinkle snail.
Dec 19, 2005 |
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Discovery of a new physical phenomenon governed by a quantum law
A team of researchers has just discovered a new macroscopic physical phenomenon governed by a quantum law: quantum magnetic deflagration. The discovery, published in November in the American journal Physical Review Letters, was ma ...
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Dec 19, 2005 |
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Wanted: Amateur stargazers to help solve supernova mystery
Ohio State University scientists have thought of a new way to solve an astronomical mystery, and their plan relies on a well-connected network of amateur stargazers and one very elusive subatomic particle.
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Dec 19, 2005 |
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Motorcycles emit 'disproportionately high' amounts of air pollutants
Motorcycles collectively emit 16 times more hydrocarbons, three times more carbon monoxide and a “disproportionately high” amount of other air pollutants compared to passenger cars, according to a Swiss study to be published ...
Dec 19, 2005 |
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