San Andreas Fault Set for the 'Big One' (Update)
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 21, 2006 |
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A researcher investigating several facets of the San Andreas Fault has produced a new depiction of the earthquake potential of the fault’s southern, highly populated section. The new study shows that the fault ...
First Molecular Proof That Some Aspects of Aging Are Out of Our Control
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Aging -- a random affair? A study by Buck faculty provides first molecular evidence that some aspects of aging are likely out of our control.
Nanocrystals' 'self-purification' mechanisms explained by energetics
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Doping semiconductor nanocrystals will likely provide a basis for a wide variety of nano applications. But since the tiny nanocrystals tend to repel impurities, scientists must first find a way to overcome ...
Pluto Could Lose Planet Status
Jun 21, 2006 |
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At its conference this August, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) will make a decision that could see Pluto lose its status as a planet.
Scientists find the reason behind black holes' light shows
Jun 21, 2006 |
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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 ...
Device burns fuel with almost zero emissions
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Georgia Tech researchers have created a new combustor (combustion chamber where fuel is burned to power an engine or gas turbine) designed to burn fuel in a wide range of devices - with next to no emission ...
Nokia N91 to carry podcasting application
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Nokia announced the beta release of the Nokia Podcasting Application for Nokia N91 and other Nokia s60 3rd edition devices.
What can a magnet tell you about rain patterns?
Jun 21, 2006 |
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If someone said you can understand rain patterns and the dynamics of the atmosphere by studying magnets and magnetism -- and therefore make better predictions of the effects of global warming -- would you think he's crazy? ...
Climate change may affect East Asia differently from North Atlantic nations
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 21, 2006 |
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The extreme effects of climate change on the world depicted in the US blockbuster movie The Day After Tomorrow may not be quite true where East Asia is concerned, according to a new study.
Tiny Wasp Saves Pacific Island Paradise
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Jun 21, 2006 |
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It was a tourist bureau’s nightmare. A plant-killing invasive insect establishes a beachhead on a Pacific island paradise and quickly spreads, leaving tourists and locals who stroll down tree-lined promenades ...
Simultaneous carbon dioxide and oxygen sensing
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jun 21, 2006 |
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Breathing. Birds, do it, bees do it, even educated trees do it. But, only plants can make sugars from the carbon dioxide byproduct and at the same time expel oxygen during photosynthesis. This amazing skill has intrigued ...
Inner ear cells may be able to regenerate
Jun 21, 2006 |
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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.
Photonics: Pump up the bandwidth
Jun 21, 2006 |
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U.S. scientists say they've developed an optical amplifier based on silicon that works across a wide range of frequencies.
Physics study examines moviegoers' behavior
Jun 21, 2006 |
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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" ...
Samsung Shatters Limits of Slim Design and Features with 'Ultra Editions' Launch
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 21, 2006 |
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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 ...
