Archive: 05/31/2006
Wild asparagus gets some help in Wales
Botanists in Wales have been doing some matchmaking, introducing a lonely female to a fertile male in an effort to help propagate rare wild asparagus.
Biology /
May 31, 2006 |
4.3 / 5 (3) |
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Americans support free access to research
In an online survey of public attitudes conducted recently and released today by Harris Interactive, 8 out of 10 (82%) adults polled said they believe that “if tax dollars pay for scientific research, people should have free ...
May 31, 2006 |
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When galaxies collide: Supercomputers reproduce fluid motions of cosmic duet
A wispy collection of atoms and molecules fuels the vast cosmic maelstroms produced by colliding galaxies and merging supermassive black holes, according to some of the most advanced supercomputer simulations ever conducted ...
May 31, 2006 |
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Pathologist: No soybean rust forecast yet
Purdue University plant pathologist Greg Shaner says there's no forecast, as yet, for 2006 Midwest soybean rust, with much depending upon weather patterns.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 31, 2006 |
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Turkish scientists find new disease
Turkish scientists say they have discovered a new immune deficiency disease and are calling for more research to stop what could be a serious problem.
May 31, 2006 |
3.3 / 5 (32) |
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North Pole's ancient past holds clues about future global warming
A treasure trove of scientific data is revealing detailed information about conditions of subtropical warmth at the North Pole about 55 million years ago while also providing a window into the future, when ...
May 31, 2006 |
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Ecosystems With Many Plant Species Produce More and Survive Threats Better
Ecosystems containing many different plant species are not only more productive, they are better able to withstand and recover from climate extremes, pests and disease over long periods, according to a new ...
May 31, 2006 |
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Apple Launches Free Computer Take-Back Program
Apple announced the launch of its free computer take-back program, offering US customers environmentally friendly recycling of their old computer when they buy a new Mac. The Apple Store and Apple retail stores will give ...
May 31, 2006 |
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Tech File: NXT plc makes audio waves
UPI recently caught up with Graham Ryan, chief commercial officer of NXT plc, a publicly listed company on the London stock exchange. For those who don't know, NXT is a provider of unique sound solutions, best known for its ...
May 31, 2006 |
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Japan creates Asimov-like robotic laws
Japan is creating "robotic laws" along the lines envisioned by scientist Isaac Asimov in the Laws of Robotics he presented in a 1940 science fiction novel.
May 31, 2006 |
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Rivals fight to bring mobi e-mail to China
They have cell phones by the hundreds of millions. Now the international telecom companies are hoping to bring a mobile e-mail service to the 400 million mobile users in China, 10 million of who are also potential 3G subscribers. ...
May 31, 2006 |
3 / 5 (1) |
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Bush administration cuts energy plans
Conservationists are reportedly upset by a Bush administration plan to reduce the budgets of several energy-efficiency research programs.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 31, 2006 |
4.3 / 5 (16) |
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3,000-year-old skeleton found in Rome
Italian archaeologists say they have found a well preserved, 3,000-year-old skeleton of a woman during a dig in the Roman Forum in central Rome.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
May 31, 2006 |
3.5 / 5 (13) |
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Trend launches Vista security solution
A new security solution for the Windows Vista test beta 2 was launched this week by Trend Micro.
May 31, 2006 |
3 / 5 (1) |
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Taking evolution's temperature: Researchers pinpoint the energy it takes to make a species
Comfortable living is not why so many different life forms seem to converge at the warmer areas of the planet.
May 31, 2006 |
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