Archive: 05/24/2006
Invention IDs Computer Users By Typing Patterns
Thirteen years ago Dr. Marcus Brown, associate professor of computer science at The University of Alabama, and one of his now former graduate students were awarded a patent for their novel invention which identifies a person ...
May 24, 2006 |
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Super plants may fight African hunger
Ohio scientists say they've produced genetically modified cassava plants with roots more than two-and-a-half times the size of normal cassava roots.
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May 24, 2006 |
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Toshiba To Launch 2GB miniSD Memory Card For Cell Phones
Toshiba today announced an expanded line-up of large capacity miniSD memory cards with the introduction of a 2GB capacity card. The new Toshiba-branded miniSD will be launched in the world market in mid June ...
May 24, 2006 |
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Lobsters Avoid Virus by Detecting Illness in Their Own Kind
Caribbean spiny lobsters are able to detect illness in others of their kind, and employ avoidance tactics to keep their population healthy, according to a paper in this week's issue of the journal Nature.
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May 24, 2006 |
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Intel invests more in overseas ventures
Intel Capital reported that it has been investing more overseas than in U.S. markets.
May 24, 2006 |
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Study: parents choose limited TV time
A new study shows 83 percent of U.S. children watch TV or movies because parents need time to do other things.
May 24, 2006 |
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Microsoft partners with NEC in patent deal
Microsoft solidified its position as the world's biggest software manufacturer Wednesday as it announced a tie-up with Japanese computer giant NEC.
May 24, 2006 |
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Study: Names can cause discrimination
U.S. researchers say they've discovered anyone with a name that even sounds African-American faces discrimination in the pursuit of rental housing.
May 24, 2006 |
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Study: Women at least as violent as men
Women are at least as violent as men, concludes a controversial University of New Hampshire survey of 13,600 college students in 32 nations.
May 24, 2006 |
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ATR, Honda Develop New Brain-Machine Interface
Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) and Honda Research Institute Japan Co. (HRI) have collaboratively developed a new “Brain Machine Interface” (BMI) for manipulating robots using ...
May 24, 2006 |
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Super-sizing your food takes hidden toll on pocketbook
From a soft drink in a mega-size cup to a jumbo order of fries, many fast food restaurants let you upsize your meal for pennies — seemingly a great value. But there's a hidden cost to those larger portions, even beyond the ...
May 24, 2006 |
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Researchers make hurricane predictions more accurate
The hurricane forecasting model developed by University of Rhode Island and NOAA scientists – the most accurate model used by the National Hurricane Center over the last three years – has been improved for ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 24, 2006 |
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Scientists identify molecule that links both sides of the brain
A Queensland Brain Institute-led team has identified a molecule that plays a key role in establishing the major nerve connections between each side of the adult brain.
May 24, 2006 |
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Young U.S. adults may lack health coverage
Young adults are reportedly the fastest growing group of uninsured people in the United States, with 13.7 million lacking health insurance coverage.
May 24, 2006 |
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Tiny, self-powered sensor for future hydrogen economy
Hydrogen has been called “the fuel of the future.” But the gas is invisible, odorless and explosive at high concentrations, posing a safety problem for hydrogen-powered cars, filling stations and other aspects ...
May 24, 2006 |
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