Impact of rainfall reaches to roots of mountains
Apr 20, 2006 |
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The erosion caused by rainfall directly affects the movement of continental plates beneath mountain ranges, says a University of Toronto geophysicist — the first time science has raised the possibility that human-induced ...
Laos said to harbor many new frog species
Apr 20, 2006 |
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The Wildlife Conservation Society in New York says new species of frogs -- and lots of them -- are being discovered in the Southeast Asia nation of Laos.
Energizer's complaint gets new light
Apr 20, 2006 |
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The U.S. International Trade Commission was issued a mandate last week to act on a 3-year-old complaint filed by Energizer over a patent infringement.
Hormones may lead penguins to kidnapping
Apr 20, 2006 |
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A French researcher says hormones might help explain why female emperor penguins that have lost a baby sometimes kidnap a chick from another penguin.
Fear called enemy in fight against disease
Apr 20, 2006 |
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Fear is the worst enemy in the fight against bioterrorism and infectious diseases such as bird flu, an Australian scientist has told a conference.
Gulf of Mexico marsh project to begin
Apr 20, 2006 |
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An unprecedented marsh gardening project spanning two U.S. states is to begin this spring.
Formation of cellulose fibers tracked for the first time
Apr 20, 2006 |
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Cellulose--a fibrous molecule found in all plants--is the most abundant biological material on Earth. It is also a favored target of renewable, plant-based biofuels research. Despite overwhelming interest, ...
Novel molecular 'signature' marks DNA of embryonic stem cells
Apr 20, 2006 |
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A team of scientists announced today a critical step on the path of realizing the promise of embryonic stem (ES) cells for medicine. As described in the April 21 issue of Cell, the researchers have discovered unique molecular ...
Skype joins in self-censoring in China
Apr 20, 2006 |
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From the White House to business leaders in Seattle, policymakers and executives across the United States have been rolling out the red carpet for Chinese premier Hu Jintao. But even as the leader of one of ...
U.S. mumps outbreak likely to worsen
Apr 20, 2006 |
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Federal officials say the outbreak of mumps centered in the U.S. Midwest is likely to spread before it can be reined in with vaccinations and quarantines.
Study: No sign of 'Katrina Cough'
Apr 20, 2006 |
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State and federal health officials found little evidence of respiratory problems in New Orleans residents prompted by post-Hurricane Katrina conditions.
In Brief: China Netcom launching IPTV in northeast
Apr 20, 2006 |
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China Netcom has signed up UTStarcom for a major commercial launch of Internet Protocol Television in northeast China.
In Brief: Global mobile-phone demand remains strong
Apr 20, 2006 |
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The global mobile-phone market increased by 26 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period a year ago, a research group reported.
In Brief: Samsung to use Infineon chip in EDGE phone
Apr 20, 2006 |
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Samsung has selected Germany's Infineon to supply radio frequency chips for its line of EDGE mobile phones, which will debut later this year.
UGS gives $289M grant to Ohio University
Apr 20, 2006 |
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UGS Corp. announced Wednesday a $289 million grant to enhance engineering programs at the University of Cincinnati.
