Archive: 05/22/2006
In Brief: Gold nanoparticles might fight cancer
Alabama scientists are considering using gold nanoparticles to turn near-infrared laser light into a "thermal scalpel" of intense heat to kill tumor cells.
May 22, 2006 |
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New bill to enhance patent litigation
To address the growing number of patent disputes, two House representatives introduced Friday a bill to improve patent litigation.
May 22, 2006 |
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NASA names new management administrator
Charles Scales, a NASA veteran of more than 33 years, Monday was named associate administrator of its Office of Institutions and Management.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 22, 2006 |
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Dinosaur named after Hogwarts School
A new dinosaur species -- Dracorex hogwartsia -- named in honor of author J.K. Rowling and her Harry Potter books, went on display Monday in Indianapolis.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
May 22, 2006 |
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New trojan detected for Microsoft Word
A new Trojan virus has been detected that uses a Microsoft Word vulnerability to infect computers, Panda Software Labs reported.
May 22, 2006 |
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Research suggests multiple 'body clocks'
Research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University suggests that contrary to popular belief, the body has more than one "body clock." The previously known master body clock resides in a part of the brain called the ...
May 22, 2006 |
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New Approaches Target Nanoparticles to Cancer Cells
One of the major goals of cancer nanotechnology research is to develop nanoparticles that deliver cancer imaging agents and anticancer drugs specifically to tumors. Two new reports in the literature highlight new approaches ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
May 22, 2006 |
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Advertisers in Cannes using digital signs
Many companies who score an advertising spot at the Cannes Film Festival this week will market their products to visitors using digital billboards.
May 22, 2006 |
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AT&T documents released in NSA allegation
Wired News announced Monday that it has released the full text of a set of documents of AT&T's alleged participation with the National Security Agency.
May 22, 2006 |
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Undersea channels might aid oil recovery
Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists are trying to help energy companies draw millions of additional barrels of oil from the sea.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 22, 2006 |
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Net Neutrality lives on in Congress
Both the House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation are expected to review Net neutrality-related bills later this week.
May 22, 2006 |
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Study warns of cleaning product risks
When used indoors under certain conditions, many common household cleaners and air fresheners emit toxic pollutants at levels that may lead to health risks, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, ...
May 22, 2006 |
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World to be even hotter by century's end
If Earth's past cycles of warming and cooling are any indication, temperatures by the end of the century will be even hotter than current climate models predict, according to a report by University of California, Berkeley, ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 22, 2006 |
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Motorola, Verizon Wireless Announce MOTO Q
Motorola, Inc. and Verizon Wireless today announced that the highly anticipated Moto Q will be available starting on May 31. The Moto Q is exclusively available through Verizon Wireless.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 22, 2006 |
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MIT revamps energy system for more fuel-efficient cars
MIT researchers are trying to unleash the promise of an old idea by converting light into electricity more efficiently than ever before.
May 22, 2006 |
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