Unified physics theory explains animals' running, flying and swimming
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Dec 30, 2005 |
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A single unifying physics theory can essentially describe how animals of every ilk, from flying insects to fish, get around, researchers at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering and Pennsylvania State ...
And If Rockets Had Wings...
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What goes up like a rocket, changes into a plane, then glides under controlled flight? For Christopher Wilkins 05, Erik Palitsch 05, Samuel Lee 05, James Rollo 05, and a team of Rensselaer students, its ...
Radiation studies key to nuclear reactor life, recycling spent fuel
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Two UW-Madison projects to study advanced materials and fuels for current and future nuclear reactors received roughly $1 million this month under the Department of Energy Nuclear Energy Research Initiative (NERI).
Wireless World: Feds vacate airwaves
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The government is getting out of the way of next-generation mobile broadband services -- a new niche being developed by cell-phone companies -- by preparing to spend $936 million to move its radio communications onto an obscure ...
Researcher says women compete differently
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Research shows that U.S. women not only compete differently than men in the workplace, they also compete differently with each other.
Module eases wireless laptop service
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A Belgian company has developed a wireless laptop module that connects to standard cell towers and is not limited to the proximity of WiFi hot spots.
Locust breeding expected to rise
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Locust breeding is expected to accelerate in the months ahead, the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization said in a bulletin Friday.
Briefs: India's BSNL extends free broadband trial
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India telecom major BSNL has extended its deadline for signing up for a free two-month trial of its broadband service until the end of January.
China 3G tests may signal technology war
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Analysts predicted Friday that China's progress on third-generation wireless could stoke a rivalry between competing technologies.
U.S. healthcare not ready for boomers
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The U.S. healthcare system is not ready for the baby boom generation moving into retirement, geriatric care specialists say.
ISS Crew to Celebrate New Year
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The crew onboard the International Space Station are looking forward to celebrating New Year's Day after spending a quiet Christmas 225 miles above the Earth.
Briefs: Intel to kick off new logo, slogan
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Intel said it will launch a new company logo and slogan in the new year.
U.S. broadband airliner satellite launched
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A communications satellite designed to provide wireless broadband to airliners has been carried into space by France's Alcatel Alenia Space.
Briefs: Britain leads Europe in broadband
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Britain is the most wired European nation, a research study released Friday found.
Briefs: Oil, component costs may dampen PC market
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The global personal-computer market surged in the third quarter, but the boom is unlikely to be sustained, a research group said Friday.
