Archive: 10/28/2005
Russian satellite failed to separate from booster
A Russian military satellite Mozhayets-5 launched from the Plesetsk space center failed to separate from its booster rocket.
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First Giant Magellan Telescope Mirror Casting is 'Perfect'
The University of Arizona Steward Observatory Mirror Lab's casting of the first mirror for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) "appears to be essentially perfect," UA Steward Observatory director Peter Strittmatter ...
Oct 28, 2005 |
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Samsung Intros SGH-D307 Messaging Phone
Samsung today announced the availability of the multi-functional designed SGH-d307, which features a swivel display that morphs the clamshell phone into a virtual mini-laptop. With a quick flip of the screen, ...
Oct 28, 2005 |
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How Hot Tuna (and Some Sharks) Stay Warm
Scientists now have direct evidence that the north Pacific salmon shark maintains its red muscle (RM) at 68-86 degrees Fahrenheit, much warmer than the 47 F water in which it lives. The elevated muscle temperature ...
Oct 28, 2005 |
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'Flipper' trainer against dolphin tourism
Ric O'Barry, the man behind the TV series "Flipper" says the capture of wild dolphins for tourist attractions should be stopped.
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EPA head pitches Clean Air Bill in Senate
The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has presented two Senate committees with detailed comparisons of clean air plans.
Oct 28, 2005 |
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Wal-Mart to go solar to save energy
Wal-mart has announced that energy efficiency and renewable energy such as roof solar panels are part of its corporate goals for its U.S. stores.
Oct 28, 2005 |
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Meteorites may have caused ancient lava
Vast sheets of prehistoric lava some 250 million years ago were probably caused by meteorites, according to U.S. scientists.
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Quantum Physics Discovery May Bring About Changes in Optical Communication
Results from experiments conducted at the University of California, Santa Barbara may lead to profound changes in optical communications. The discovery is reported in the October 28th edition of the journal Science.
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Study Produces Road Map for Nanomanufacturing
Researchers have taken an important step toward high-volume production of new nanometer-scale structures with the first systematic study of growth conditions that affect production of one-dimensional nanostructures ...
Oct 28, 2005 |
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A laser for nanomedicine
A modified femtosecond laser can correct poor eyesight and identify malignant melanomas. In addition, it represents an effective tool for laser nanomedicine: It can be used for example to drill nanoholes in cellular membranes ...
Oct 28, 2005 |
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What Makes The Brain Tick, Tick, Tick...
The brain is a "time machine," assert Duke neuroscientists Catalin Buhusi and Warren Meck. And understanding how the brain tracks time is essential to understanding all its functions. The brain's internal clocks coordinate ...
Oct 28, 2005 |
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IBM releases encryption for data tapes
IBM Friday announced the release of new encryption software designed to secure data tapes shared by major organizations.
Oct 28, 2005 |
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Microsoft trap lures in zombies
Microsoft's lawsuit against alleged zombie networks stemmed from monitoring of a single hijacked computer the company says sent out 18 million spam e-mails.
Oct 28, 2005 |
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Siemens invests in GlooLabs
Siemens said Friday it will invest in GlooLabs to bolster personal media data technology.
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