The Mathematical Structure of Terrorism
May 22, 2006 |
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The complex patterns of the natural world often turn out to be governed by relatively simple mathematical relationships. A seashell grows at a rate proportional to its size, resulting in a delicate spiral. The gossamer network ...
New virus identified on Yahoo! Messenger
May 22, 2006 |
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Users of Yahoo! Messenger beware, a new worm is on the loose.
MIT revamps energy system for more fuel-efficient cars
May 22, 2006 |
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MIT researchers are trying to unleash the promise of an old idea by converting light into electricity more efficiently than ever before.
First pictures from the map of the universe mission
May 22, 2006 |
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An ambitious mission by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to make a new, high resolution map of the universe has just successfully returned its first pictures.
Research highlights how bacteria produce energy
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May 22, 2006 |
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The world's smallest life forms could be the answer to one of today's biggest problems: providing sustainable, renewable energy for the future. Using a variety of natural food sources, bacteria can be used to create electricity, ...
New Approaches Target Nanoparticles to Cancer Cells
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
May 22, 2006 |
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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 ...
World to be even hotter by century's end
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 22, 2006 |
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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, ...
Here comes the sun: New solutions for world's energy woes
May 22, 2006 |
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The number is staggering: Approximately 2 billion of the world's people -- nearly one-third of the human population -- have no access to electricity. Consequently, they do without many of the amenities that people in the ...
Hurricanes: Category 6 listing possible
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 22, 2006 |
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With some scientists saying global warming is causing an increasing frequency and strength of hurricanes, there is a call for a new category of storms.
Motorola, Verizon Wireless Announce MOTO Q
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 22, 2006 |
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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.
Research suggests multiple 'body clocks'
May 22, 2006 |
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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 ...
Astrophysicists Discover 'Compact Jets' From Neutron Star
May 22, 2006 |
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Compact jets that shoot matter into space in a continuous stream at near the speed of light have long been assumed to be a unique feature of black holes. But these odd features of the universe may be more ...
Physics can improve your football
May 22, 2006 |
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As the World Cup draws closer and football fever starts to take over, physicist Nick Linthorne has found out how players like Gary Neville can achieve the perfect long throw-in, which could be crucial in setting ...
How satellite tracking revealed the migratory mysteries of endangered Atlantic loggerhead turtles
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May 22, 2006 |
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Their journeys are among the longest in the animal kingdom and until now they have largely remained a mystery. But now an international team of scientists led by the University of Exeter have uncovered the migratory secrets ...
Study warns of cleaning product risks
May 22, 2006 |
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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, ...
