Archive: 06/21/2006
Physics study examines moviegoers' behavior
With the summer blockbuster movie season in full swing, studios are spending millions of marketing dollars to convince us that their offerings are "must-see" movies. And legions of critics are telling us which films are "hits" ...
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Study: Portion size is all in your mind
U.S. researchers say you can ignore the number of portions listed on nutrition labels -- the scientists say portion size is all in your mind.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Ancient Chinese lampreys are studied
The fossilized remains of two tiny freshwater lampreys have been found in Inner Mongolia, China, each about 125 million years old.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Social music lovers become 'Moggers'
The launch of a site intertwining music blogging into a social network could be an opportunity for MOG to segue into a deal with major players in the music industry including music labels and online music stores, if not also ...
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Photonics: Pump up the bandwidth
U.S. scientists say they've developed an optical amplifier based on silicon that works across a wide range of frequencies.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Inner ear cells may be able to regenerate
U.S. researchers say they've determined the specialized hair cells in the inner ear that enable people to hear might be able to regenerate.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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California teens use Rice's NanoKids for virtual nanotech training
A team of "virtual" teachers developed by a Rice University nanotechnology researcher are going to help some of California's brightest high school students design, build and test new structures, one atom at a time.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Scientists find the reason behind black holes' light shows
A team of astronomers led by the University of Michigan may know how black holes are lighting up the Universe. New data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory show, for the first time, that powerful magnetic ...
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Pluto Could Lose Planet Status
At its conference this August, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) will make a decision that could see Pluto lose its status as a planet.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Florida man not really Genghis descendent
A Florida man was elated when he was told a DNA test showed he was descended from Genghis Khan, only to learn a subsequent DNA test found otherwise.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Report sees lag in corporate cybersecurity
The telecom and IT sectors were taken to task Wednesday in a new report that found in-house cybersecurity to be lacking.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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In Brief: Biometrics more popular with Asian banks
Biometrics is being used more and more at banks in Asia, a research group found Wednesday.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Samsung Shatters Limits of Slim Design and Features with 'Ultra Editions' Launch
Samsung today unveiled a brand new line-up of slim mobiles at CommunicAsia 2006 that takes ‘mobile communications' to a whole new level. The ‘Ultra Edition' demonstrates Samsung's vision for the future of mobile ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 21, 2006 |
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USDA plans voluntary cattle tracking
The U.S. Department of Agriculture still has no system to track livestock during an outbreak of infection, such as mad cow disease.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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USDA criticized for its bird flu planning
An audit by the U.S. Agriculture Department's inspector general finds the department has failed to develop a plan to detect bird flu in poultry and birds.
Jun 21, 2006 |
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