Surfing is safer -- and smarter -- with flotation devices
Jan 20, 2006 |
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It's a truism that the Internet puts the world at its users' fingertips. But it's fast becoming clear that while some parts of the World Wide Web rest on solid ground, much of the information to be found there ...
Magnetic Misfits: South Seeking Bacteria in the Northern Hemisphere
Jan 20, 2006 |
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Magnetotactic bacteria contain chains of magnetic iron minerals that allow them to orient in the earth’s magnetic field much like living compass needles. These bacteria have long been observed to respond to ...
Work stress linked to heart disease
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A British study of 1,000 civil servants found workplace stress is a major factor in the development of heart disease and diabetes.
New mission to collect, return Martian samples
Jan 20, 2006 |
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The first step of any journey takes place in your mind, they say. If this saying is true, a team of Texas A&M University student engineers is well on the way to Mars.
Scientists expect increased melting of mountain glaciers
Jan 20, 2006 |
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Sea level rise due to increased melting of mountain glaciers and polar ice caps will be much lower in the 21st Century than previously estimated. However, decay of mountain glaciers in due to global warming will be much more ...
Stem cell ballot initiative goes forward
Jan 20, 2006 |
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A Missouri judge rejected arguments that a stem cell ballot initiative was deceptively worded, allowing the referendum attempt to move forward.
Microsoft China braces for Google
Jan 20, 2006 |
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Analysts see Microsoft's announcement it was consolidating its Chinese R&D assets as a move preparing for increased competition from Google.
'Hot Bird' broadcast satellite is at pad
Jan 20, 2006 |
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Alcatel says the Hot Bird 7A broadcast satellite it built for Eutelsat Communications has arrived at its launch pad in French Guiana.
Increased Competition for Pollen May Lead to Plant Extinctions
Jan 20, 2006 |
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The decline of birds, bees and other pollinators in the world's most diverse ecosystems may be putting plants in those areas at risk, according to new research. The finding raises concern that more may have ...
Deer may have mad-cow-like disease
Jan 20, 2006 |
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Health officials in Kansas are investigating a potential case of chronic wasting disease, a brain degeneration in deer and elk similar to mad cow disease.
Sage grouse drops near drilling sites
Jan 20, 2006 |
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A study found the population of sage grouse declined sharply in breeding habitat near oil and gas exploration fields in western Wyoming.
China salutes TD-SCDMA wireless standard
Jan 20, 2006 |
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China Friday declared that TD-SCDMA technology is an officially backed standard for third-generation (3G) mobile-telephone service.
Running Marathon in Space
Jan 20, 2006 |
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Expedition 12 Commander Bill McArthur began his week Sunday by running a half-marathon on the station treadmill, supporting friends and colleagues running in the Houston Marathon. As he ran 220 miles above ...
Wireless World: New roaming standard?
Jan 20, 2006 |
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Consumer interest in mobile Internet access continues to climb, and computer industry leaders including Intel Corp. and others are now calling for the creation of a global roaming standard for wireless, experts ...
Briefs: Pegasus Wireless buys SKI Taiwan plant
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Pegasus Wireless has acquired Taiwan's SKI Technologies, giving the California solutions producer a manufacturing and distribution outlet in Asia.
