Archive: 03/25/2007
When it comes to risk, not all nanomaterials are created equal
The size, type, and dispersion of nanomaterials could all play a role in how these materials impact human health and the environment, according to two groups of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Ladybugs may be cute, but watch out when they get near wine
Ladybugs may look pretty but they also have a dark side. In some places, the polka-dotted insects have become a nuisance by invading homes and crops, including some vineyards. To make matters worse, the bugs ...
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Linear arrays of nanotubes offer path to high-performance electronics
Despite the attractive electrical properties and physical features of single-walled carbon nanotubes, incorporating them into scalable integrated circuits has proven to be a challenge because of difficulties in manipulating ...
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Targeting tumors the natural way
By mimicking Nature's way of distinguishing one type of cell from another, University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists now report they can more effectively seek out and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Blueberries contain chemical that may help prevent colon cancer
A compound found in blueberries shows promise of preventing colon cancer in animals, according to a joint study by scientists at Rutgers University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The compound, pterostilbene, is a ...
Mar 25, 2007 |
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'Juiced-up' Sugar-Fueled Battery Could Power Portable Electronics
Juicing up your cell phone or iPod may take on a whole new meaning in the future. Researchers at Saint Louis University in Missouri have developed a fuel cell battery that runs on virtually any sugar source — from soft drinks ...
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Molecular Tools Make the Cut
Researchers in Japan have developed a pair of molecular-scale scissors that open and close in response to light. The tiny scissors are the first example of a molecular machine capable of mechanically manipulating ...
Mar 25, 2007 |
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The Year of OpenSolaris
At the end of 2006, ZDnet blogger Paul Murphy made what I thought at the time to be a poor prediction: That 2007 will see Sun's OpenSolaris eclipse Linux in the size and activity of its developer community, and all OS development ...
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Vonage Barred from Using Verizon Patents
The company has said that its customers will not be affected, and in public statements, attorneys for the company have said that they anticipate getting a stay on the injunction while they appeal.
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Sun Praises Google for Lowering Cost of Networks
Continuing its recent momentum, Sun Microsystems says it expects to be generating 10 percent operating profit in the future, but that is dependent on a number of factors.
Mar 25, 2007 |
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A Good News-Bad News Challenge for Server Makers
It's no secret that powering and keeping cool ever-enlarging data centers has become a serious pain point for enterprises - particularly those with anywhere from 100 to thousands of servers.
Mar 25, 2007 |
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SAP: We Will Aggressively Defend Against Oracle's Claims
The suit charges that SAP violated both state and federal laws against computer fraud and abuse, along with statutes against unfair competition and civil conspiracy.
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Tech Sector Healthiest in over 5 Years
A new report finds that with strong performances by vendors, demand for technology products and a positive employment market, the health of the U.S. technology industry is at its highest level in five-and-a-half years.
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Hole Found in Protocol Handling Vital National Infrastructure
Systems that control dams, oil refineries, railroads and nuclear power plants have a vulnerability that could cause a system takeover, according to a recent research report.
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Calif. students discover three asteroids
Six students from Cordova High School in California recently discovered three new asteroids through the International Asteroid Search Campaign.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 25, 2007 |
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