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Augmented reality systems appearing in Japanese shopping malls

Augmented reality systems appearing in Japanese shopping malls

Technology / Hi Tech

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Augmented reality (AR) systems are being developed for real applications in store windows and shopping malls in Japan.


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India misses deadline for 3G auction

Technology / Telecom

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India's government has missed a deadline for inviting bidders to take part in its long-awaited auction for third generation (3G) mobile telecom services.





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High-fat low-carb diets could mean significant heart risk

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 11

New scientific research has shown that low-carbohydrate high-fat diets, made popular by the likes of the Atkins diet, do not achieve more weight loss than low-fat high-carbohydrate diets. Worryingly, the research, lead by ...


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Atom smasher catches 1st high-energy collisions

Physics / General Physics

created 20 hours ago | popularity 4.4 / 5 (12) | comments 22

(AP) -- The world's largest atom smasher has recorded its first high-energy collisions of protons, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.


AT&T: Tighter control of cell data usage ahead

Technology / Telecom

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(AP) -- Wireless data hogs who jam the airwaves by watching video on their iPhones will be put on tighter leashes, an AT&T Inc. executive said Wednesday.


Surgical quality program is a strong tool for assessing outcomes for high-risk procedures

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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New research published in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons finds that the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) is a powerful tool for as ...


Cyclone Cleo has reached its maximum wind speed

Cyclone Cleo has reached its maximum wind speed

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

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NASA Satellites noticed that Tropical Cyclone Cleo had reached its maximum strength, and was now moving into areas that will weaken it. Cleo's maximum sustained winds were near 115 mph (100 knots), with gusts ...


Long-Term Effects of Carbon Dioxide on Plants Studied by ARS

Long-Term Effects of Carbon Dioxide on Plants Studied

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 1.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Long-term, open-top chamber studies of how rising carbon dioxide (CO2) could affect crops, forests, and pastures reveal a wide range of impacts, according to Agricultural Research Service ...


IBM Introduces New System z Linux Solutions for Large-Scale Consolidation and Savings

Technology / Software

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IBM today announced new Linux offerings for the System z mainframe to help clients run smarter and more efficient data centers that maximize the use of IT resources and reduce energy costs.


Toshiba Develops High Performance CMOS Device Technology for 20nm Generation LSI

Toshiba Develops High Performance CMOS Device Technology for 20nm Generation LSI

Technology / Semiconductors

created 21 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Toshiba Corporation today announced that it has developed a breakthrough technology for steep channel impurity distribution that delivers a solution to a key problem for 20nm generation CMOS ...


American adults receiving flu vaccine at about the same rate as in 2008, study finds

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

American adults are not being vaccinated against the seasonal flu any more often than they were last year, despite increased public discussion of the importance of influenza vaccines resulting from the worldwide outbreak ...


Energy efficiency technologies offer major savings

Technology / Energy

created 22 hours ago | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Energy efficiency technologies that exist today or that are likely to be developed in the near future could save considerable money as well as energy, says a new report from the National Research Council. Fully adopting ...



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