In Brief: 'MP4' software offered for Windows Player
Apr 25, 2006 |
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A public beta test has been launched for software that will allow the playing of low-bandwidth MPEG-4 audio on Microsoft Windows Media Player.
Study: Invasive species kills soil fungus
Apr 25, 2006 |
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U.S. scientists, part of an international research team, say hardwood trees are being harmed by an invasive weed spreading across the nation.
Natural selection at single gene demonstrated
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Biologists seeking elusive proof of natural selection at the single-gene level have a powerful new tool at their disposal. Chris Toomajian, postdoctoral researcher in molecular and computational biology in the USC College ...
Scientists conduct DNA tests at sea
Apr 25, 2006 |
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Scientists have, for the first time, used DNA sequencing at sea in the Atlantic Ocean to identify a previously unknown life form.
Nanedi Valles valley system on Mars
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These images, taken by the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board ESA's Mars Express spacecraft, show the Nanedi Valles valley system, a steep-sided feature that may have been formed in part by free-flowing ...
The comet with a broken heart
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Comet P73/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 (SW 3) is a body with a very tormented past. This comet revolves around the Sun in about 5.4 years, in a very elongated orbit that brings it from inwards the Earth's orbit to ...
Illinois ready to ban lead toys
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A bill that would ban toys and other items containing more than trace amounts of lead has been enacted by the Illinois Legislature.
In Brief: GigaBeam releases 2.7-Gbps wireless links
Apr 25, 2006 |
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GigaBeam has unveiled wireless fiber links it says reach the current licensed speed of 2.7 Gigabits per second.
Exercise may aid in stroke recovery
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University of Texas researchers say exercise may help protect people from severe brain damage after suffering a stroke.
WHO to update growth charts
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New World Health Organization guidelines for measuring infant growth rate will use data that reflects an increase in the number of breast-fed infants.
Sharp in Japan mobile's top spot
Apr 25, 2006 |
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Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp has overtaken some of its largest domestic rivals in the industry to become the biggest mobile-phone maker in terms of shipments within Japan for the first time in the latest fiscal ...
Vegetable oil powers cross-country trip
Apr 25, 2006 |
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Tom Holm, host of the "Adventure Highway" TV series, has set a record of sorts -- driving cross-country in a truck fueled by vegetable oil.
Alabama power company to reduce polluting
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the Alabama Power Co. has been ordered to reduce emissions of two harmful pollutants by 28,000 tons per year.
Three new species of mites are found
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Three new species of mites have been found in the Adirondack Park tree canopy, along with a species of lichen not seen in New York State in 40 years.
Mini MIT satellites rocketing to space station
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A Russian rocket launched Monday, April 24, is carrying the first of three small, spherical satellites developed at MIT to the International Space Station -- a major step toward building space-based robotic ...
