Researchers: Treated wood poses long-term threat
Dec 23, 2005 |
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Arsenic from treated lumber used in decks, utility poles and fences will likely leach into the environment for decades to come, possibly threatening groundwater, according to two research papers published online Wednesday.
SMART-1 uses new imaging technique in lunar orbit
Dec 23, 2005 |
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ESA’s SMART-1 spacecraft has been surveying the Moon’s surface in visible and near-infrared light using a new technique, never before tried in lunar orbit.
Globe Talk: ECI looks to India's engineers
Dec 23, 2005 |
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China has become de facto the factory to the world, while multinational corporations ignore India as a country to base their customer service operations at their peril. But while cutting costs may be the single biggest driving ...
Tracking Nanomaterials In Vivo
Dec 23, 2005 |
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Researchers at Northwestern University have been developing a toolbox of synthetic amino acids (related to building blocks of proteins) that assemble themselves into complex structures that may prove useful in drug delivery ...
India TV satellite in orbit, functioning
Dec 23, 2005 |
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India's latest communications satellite was in orbit and transmitting normally Friday following its launch from French Guiana.
Charges in Silicon Valley secrets theft
Dec 23, 2005 |
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A former Netgear engineer was charged Thursday with stealing trade secrets from his former company and distributing them to colleagues at his new job.
France to legalize P2P file sharing?
Dec 23, 2005 |
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Legislation that would legalize music and video file-sharing on the Internet is on the table in France.
WiMax Forum certifications expected
Dec 23, 2005 |
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The WiMax Forum hasn't confirmed or denied reports that the first certifications for products will be unveiled next month.
Briefs: EU approves German broadband proposal
Dec 23, 2005 |
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The European Commission Friday approved a proposal by German regulators to open up broadband markets.
Briefs: $94,000 diamond earrings top Amazon's list
Dec 23, 2005 |
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Amazon.com said Friday its most expensive holiday gift purchased so far this season is a pair of $94,000 diamond earrings.
Briefs: Google, Microsoft settle on China exec
Dec 23, 2005 |
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Google and Microsoft settled out of court on litigation that has kept a former Microsoft executive from heading Google's China unit.
Briefs: Yahoo! kicks off cyber-giving week Dec. 25
Dec 23, 2005 |
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Yahoo! said Friday it is kicking off cyber-giving week on Christmas Day.
Briefs: Comcast is No. 1, but SBC puts up fight
Dec 23, 2005 |
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Comcast remains the biggest U.S. cable provider, but SBC has been growing rapidly in the latest quarter, a research group found Friday.
Alcohol Over-pouring Caused by Short Glass Shapes
Dec 23, 2005 |
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Your eyes can play tricks when it comes to pouring drinks. People – even professional bartenders – inadvertently pour 20 to 30 percent more alcohol into short, wide glasses than tall, slender ones of the same volume, according ...
U.S. Christian cell content going forth
Dec 23, 2005 |
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A Christian cell-phone service has been launched in the United States containing inspirational messages, ringtones and other features.
