Study: Some medical terms must be updated
Dec 22, 2005 |
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The terms "hypertension" and "microalbuminuria" may be obsolete, say two Boston physicians in the first 2006 issue of the journal Kidney International.
Cluster helps to protect astronauts and satellites against 'killer electrons'
Dec 22, 2005 |
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ESA's Cluster mission has revealed a new creation mechanism of 'killer electrons' - highly energetic electrons that are responsible for damaging satellites and posing a serious hazard to astronauts.
Briefs: Seagate boosts hard-drive factory capacity
Dec 22, 2005 |
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Seagate Technology increased its market share and production capacity for computer hard drives through its acquisition of rival Maxtor.
As Grid problem solving flows smoothly
Dec 22, 2005 |
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By developing the architecture to run Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications on the Grid, the IST programme-funded initiative has provided industrial and academic users with the ability to solve complex problems ...
Falcon 1 Maiden Flight Scrubbed Until 2006
Dec 22, 2005 |
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The SpaceX launch is scrubbed until early next year, as there is a structural issue with the 1st stage fuel tank that will require repair. SpaceX will provide further comment as soon as this has been carefully analyzed. ...
Briefs: Jordan Telecom launches DSL voice service
Dec 22, 2005 |
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Jordan Telecom this week became the first Middle East company to offer double-play broadband voice and data service.
Briefs: Lucent, BT tie up on Internet network
Dec 22, 2005 |
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Lucent Technologies and the BT Group Thursday signed a contract to develop a cutting-edge Internet network.
Emergency wireless program growing
Dec 22, 2005 |
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More than two-thirds of the U.S. population is now covered by phase II of the national wireless E9-1-1 program.
EU: Telecom deregulation good for consumer
Dec 22, 2005 |
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Telecommunication reforms have led to better services and cheaper prices in Europe, the European Union reported Thursday.
Briefs: Phoenix Sky Harbor launches WiFi
Dec 22, 2005 |
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is now offering wireless Internet service free of charge.
Briefs: Microsoft to contest EU decision
Dec 22, 2005 |
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Microsoft Thursday said it will contest a decision by the European Commission to impose backdated fines.
