New wind tunnel aimed at making airplanes quieter to those on ground
Nov 22, 2005 |
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As airline travel peaks for the Thanksgiving holiday, a newly completed wind tunnel at the University of Florida may help reduce the noise of commercial airplanes as they fly over homes and neighborhoods.
Ames Hopes To Get A Chance To Help Dig Up Moon
Nov 22, 2005 |
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NASA has announced that it is assigning management of its Robotic Lunar Exploration Program to NASA Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley.
Study to monitor bears and hunters by GPS
Nov 22, 2005 |
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West Virginia University and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources say they're using GPS technology to study black bears.
Briefs: Sprint bolsters service for deaf
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Sprint said Tuesday it will offer improved phone services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
War on terror may help war on cancer
Nov 22, 2005 |
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The war on terror eventually may help supply the world of medicine with new weapons to attack cancer and other illnesses, scientists say.
Magnet Lab Collaboration Yields 'R&D 100' Honor
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Nov 22, 2005 |
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When it comes to learning more about the fundamental nature of matter, a little goes a long way toward advancing science and discovery: The smaller the measurement, the better the results. That's the thinking behind an innovation ...
Tech shrinks geography for offshore
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Geography has been eliminated by technology, bringing unexpected new players like Ghana, Egypt, Jordan and Bulgaria high into the rankings of top locations for offshore services, says a new Global Services Location Index ...
NRL demonstrates fuel cell-powered unmanned aerial system
Nov 22, 2005 |
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The Naval Research Laboratory, in collaboration with industrial partners, demonstrated an unmanned aerial system (UAS) flight solely powered by fuel cell technology. The flight of the 5.6-pound 'Spider-Lion" lasted 3 hours, 1 ...
The 'placebo effect' is studied
Nov 22, 2005 |
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University of Michigan researchers say they are investigating the "placebo effect," in which pills with no medicinal value work in some people.
Broadband from gas lines not pie-in-sky
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Multitasking is no stranger to those who are technologically savvy, including plans to use gas lines to offer Internet connectivity. According to Mountain View, Calif.-based West Technology Research Solutions, broadband-in-gas ...
Sports fans get closer to the action – in real time
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Sports fans can now interact with their favourite broadcasts in real time through digital TVs and 3G mobile phones thanks to a newly developed infrastructure that opens up a realm of commercial opportunities for broadcasters ...
Scientists study origins of laughter
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Binghamton University scientists have posited the evolutionary origins of types of laughter -- stimulus-driven and that which is self-generated.
Gartner: 3Q world cell sales up 22 percent
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Cell-phone sales increased 22 percent worldwide during the third quarter, topping 205 million units, according to a report released Tuesday.
Chris Van Allsburg Talks About Sci-Fi, Art And Education
Nov 22, 2005 |
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NASA is part of a partnership that provides educational materials based on the book and movie "Zathura" to help teachers get students excited about space and learning. Recently, NASA talked with Chris Van Allsburg, the author ...
Briefs: Euro intellectual-property changes sought
Nov 22, 2005 |
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Europe's major telecoms Tuesday called for a bolstering of intellectual-property and patent laws.
