As gasoline prices soar, alternative fuel research grows in popularity
Aug 23, 2005 |
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Alternative fuel research is becoming increasingly important to Americans as the nation’s drivers continue to cringe at the sight of rising prices at the gas pumps.
Sandia’s dielectrophoresis device may revolutionize sample preparation
Aug 23, 2005 |
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Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in California have developed an enhancement to a well known “force phenomenon” called dielectrophoresis that they say could revolutionize the way biological sample preparation is ...
Salt production started in ancient China
Aug 23, 2005 |
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A Harvard University study reports large-scale salt production occurred in inland China more than 2,000 years ago, the earliest date yet uncovered.
Tracking the Riddle of Cosmic Gamma Rays
Aug 23, 2005 |
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First simultaneous observation of a gamma-ray burst in the X-ray and in the very high energy gamma ray band. For the first time a gamma-ray burst (GRB) has been observed simultaneously in the X-ray and in the ...
Prognosis for bird flu still alarming
Aug 23, 2005 |
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The man who 40 years ago predicted the origin of pandemic influenza says seeing his hunch come true would be thrilling if it were not so terrifying.
'Magnetic flames' in molecular magnets exhibit properties akin to fire
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Aug 23, 2005 |
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In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers from The City College of New York (CCNY) and Lehman College have measured the speed of magnetic avalanches and discovered that the process is analogous to the flame front of a flammable ...
Out of sight, out of mind? Not really
Aug 23, 2005 |
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By playing a trick on the brain, neuroscientists at MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain Research have discovered one way that humans naturally recognize objects.
Analysis Of Flower Genes Reveals The Fate Of An Ancient Gene Duplication
Aug 23, 2005 |
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In a step that advances our ability to discern the ancient evolutionary relationships between different genes and their biological functions, researchers have provided insight into the present-day outcome of a single gene ...
Micron Demonstrates Industry's First 4 Gigabyte FBDIMM
Aug 23, 2005 |
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Micron Technology, Inc extended its leadership in fully buffered dual in-line memory module (FBDIMM) solutions as the first supplier to demonstrate 4 gigabyte (GB) density FBDIMMs. These FBDIMMs, using 1 gigabit (Gb) DDR2-533 ...
Thirty Years And Counting
Aug 23, 2005 |
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The first was in 1975. Since then more than 2,200 tests on Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSME) have been completed at NASA's Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi.
China Inaugurates First Lunar Probe Engineering Center
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China launches its lunar probe engineering center Monday in Beijing as Chinese experts have started their work to develop a satellite to probe the moon.
U.S. Satellite Industry Dominates Despite Overcapacity
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The market for commercial communications satellites is expected to be worth $25.4 billion over the next 10 years, according to Forecast International's recently completed analysis "Commercial Communications Satellites: 2005-2014." ...
New climate modelling computer provides more reliable risk analyses
Aug 23, 2005 |
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Enhanced computing capability will make it possible to gain new insights on climate change. On Tuesday, August 23, the climate modelling computer Tornado was inaugurated by Lena Sommestad, who is Environment Minister in Sweden.
Six Years Into Its Mission, Chandra Continues To Achieve Scientific Firsts
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In August 1999, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory opened for business. Six years later, it continues to achieve scientific firsts.
Nanomaterials to Mimic Cells
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Mimicking a real living cell by combining artificial membranes and nanomaterials in one construction is the aim of a new research grant at UC Davis. The Nanoscale Integrated Research Team grant, funded by the National Science ...
