British find genetic code of 'superbug'
Jun 26, 2006 |
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British scientists have mapped the genetic code of a bacterium that is the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections in developed countries.
World's first triple transplant patient OK
Jun 26, 2006 |
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An Australian woman -- the world's first triple organ transplant patient -- is reportedly doing well after being given a second chance at life.
North Sea cod and herring under threat
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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European scientists say cod and herring populations in the North Sea are not reproducing enough, jeopardizing the Norwegian fishing industry.
Putting services at the heart of tomorrow's software
Jun 26, 2006 |
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Service development in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is the point where small, functional services can be linked together to achieve some larger goal, and it is the point where computing could finally ...
Vega's second stage motor roars to life
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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ESA's Vega small satellite launch vehicle has made a new step toward its maiden flight, late next year, with the success of the first firing test on its second stage motor, the Zefiro 23.
Monday: Last day for free SF commutes
Jun 26, 2006 |
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Commuters Monday enjoyed their last chance this year to use public transportation without charge in a nine-county San Francisco area.
British olives: A sign of global warming
Jun 26, 2006 |
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Scientists say global warming has advanced to the stage where it is possible to plant an olive grove in Britain.
Networking: Portals for medical care
Jun 26, 2006 |
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A patient refills her prescription for Diuril online, a high-blood-pressure medication, without having to walk down the street in the summer heat and wait for the local pharmacist to fill out the prescription.
SMART-1 Maneuvers Prepare For Mission End
Jun 26, 2006 |
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After 16 months orbiting the Moon, ESA's lunar mission is preparing for the end of its scientific exploration. Last Monday, SMART-1 mission controllers initiated a 17-day series of maneuvers aimed at positioning ...
In Brief: Good's technology links Lotus to wireless
Jun 26, 2006 |
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Good Technology said Monday its new mobile messaging service allows the use of Lotus Notes on a variety of wireless devices.
Placenta seen to yield clues to autism
Jun 26, 2006 |
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Researchers at Yale University medical school say the placenta may yield clues to problems that lead to onset of autism, a developmental disorder.
Mobile film ticketing launched down under
Jun 26, 2006 |
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Mobile ticketing solutions provider bCODE announced Monday the launch of its service for Manly Cinemas in Sydney, Australia.
In Brief: Sirius with live Wimbledon coverage
Jun 26, 2006 |
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Sirius Satellite Radio will be providing live coverage of the Wimbledon tennis championships.
BT steps up Japan hopes with KDDI deal
Jun 26, 2006 |
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It may be one of the most cut-throat markets in the world for telecommunications providers, but BT is banking on its latest venture with a Japanese carrier to bolster not only its presence in the country, but also globally.
European cell-phone use seen rising more
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About 6 percent of all mobile phones in six major European countries in 2005 were third-generation handsets, a research group said Monday.
