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Using light to move and trap DNA molecules
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jan 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A major goal of nanotechnology research is to create a "lab on a chip," in which a tiny biological sample would be carried through microscopic channels for processing. This could make possible ...
SanDisk Announces the 12-Gigabyte microSDHC Card
Jan 08, 2008 |
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SanDisk Corporation today announced it has begun to sample 12-gigabyte (GB) microSDHC flash memory cards to major phone manufacturers for testing and evaluation.
Winning responses to near-misses: Research provides insight into compulsive gambling
Feb 11, 2009 |
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Why do people gamble if they know that the house always wins? Researchers at the University of Cambridge argue that near-misses, where the gambler narrowly misses out on the jackpot, may provide part of the answer.
Handheld 3M digital projector offers glimpse of the future
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 17, 2009 |
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You probably shouldn't buy the MPro120 handheld digital projector from 3M. But you should definitely be excited about it.
Dell Introduces Studio Desktop and Studio Slim Models
Sep 23, 2008 |
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Dell has just rounded out its Studio line with its new Studio Desktop (MT) and Studio Slim (ST) models. Dell offers each model with a choice of Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad processors, up to 8GB of RAM and integrated ...
New organic material may speed Internet access
Mar 15, 2009 |
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The next time an overnight snow begins to fall, take two bricks and place them side by side a few inches apart in your yard.
To profit or explore -- it seems that is the question
Jun 14, 2006 |
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People are constantly pulled between profiting from the things they know will reap rewards and exploring new options – but it is exploration that uses high-level regions of the brain, according to a study by UCL (University ...
Ban on betting would boost ailing economy, gambling critic says
Sep 23, 2008 |
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Congress should resurrect the nationwide gambling ban that existed through most of the 20th century to help soothe a fragile U.S. economy shaken by the worst credit and financial crisis in decades, a University of Illinois ...
Samsung Introduces UltraThin Touch of Color Photo Frame
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 25, 2009 |
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Samsung Electronics today announced the release of the SPF-87H Photo Frame. With a slim screen depth of 23 mm (.91 inches) and 1 GB of internal memory, the SPF-87H can store up to 3,000 photos, while being ...
Patent: Nintendo's Wii Football Controller
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Nintendo has come up with yet another idea for an accessory to add to its list of Wii peripherals. This time it's a soft football-shaped controller that is said to simulate the feel and touch ...
TiVo DVR viewers bypassing 10 p.m. slots
Apr 15, 2009 |
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New research indicates viewers who use digital video recorders to watch their favorite broadcast TV shows tend to watch shows recorded between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. -- and many of them appear to be skipping 10 p.m. telecasts ...
Rosetta approach on schedule
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 06, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- After the trajectory correction manoeuvre on 22 October, Rosetta has lined up on a near-perfect Earth approach path. The manoeuvre was so precise that mission controllers decided not to use ...
Polaroid PoGo brings instant printing to the digital age
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 01, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Polaroid, founded in 1937 by American physicist Edwin H. Land, invented instant photographic printing. Its first instant film camera went on sale in November 1948, but in February 2008 the ...
dmedia G400 WiMAX MID to Show Off at CES 2009
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 17, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The dmedia G400 offers a choice of 3.8 or 4.3-inch touchscreen with an 800 x 480 resolution. The device features integrated WiMAX, Bluetooth, HSPDA/WCDMA, GPS, and a microSD card slot. Robust ...
AMD Launches 780 Chipset
Mar 04, 2008 |
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AMD is announcing the availability of the AMD 780G chipset, designed to deliver the ultimate mainstream computing experience.
