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Panel: Overzealous rules may stifle germ research

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- A panel of university and private-sector scientists urged Congress on Thursday not to overregulate laboratories that handle the world's deadliest pathogens, saying it could have a chilling effect on research of biological ...


Industry group: OK for iTunes to block Palm Pre

Technology / Business

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Apple Inc. appears to have clearance from an industry group to block rival Palm Inc.'s Pre phone from connecting with iTunes software.


Michelle Bachelet as seen from a video camera speaking at a press conference

Chile to adopt Japanese digital TV standard: Bachelet

Technology / Telecom

created Sep 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chile will adopt the Japanese digital television standard ISDB-T, which is high-definition capable, joining neighboring Peru and Argentina, President Michelle Bachelet said Monday.


SRNL, automakers to develop high-performance wireless sensors networks

Technology / Engineering

created Aug 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Several industries use wireless sensors, which can monitor chemical processes or equipment activity and then transmit the data over a wireless network. Still, many facilities that could benefit from the use of wireless sensors ...


Improved air quality during Beijing Olympics could inform pollution-curbing policies

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The air in Beijing during the 2008 Olympics was cleaner than the previous year's, due to aggressive efforts by the Chinese government to curtail traffic, increase emissions standards and halt construction in preparation for ...


Scientists analyze Hurricane Ike's effects on waterways, fish contamination

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A long-term environmental research project being conducted at the University of Houston may offer important information about the effects of Hurricane Ike on pollution levels and help regulators determine whether existing ...


Researchers establishing security standards for the internet

Researchers establishing security standards for the internet

Technology / Internet

created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Dartmouth researchers who were pioneers in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - a system that secures and authenticates computer communications - are now playing leading roles establishing Internet ...


Ford's last-minute cold feet put emissions deal at risk

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 20, 2009 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (5) | comments 3

It had taken weeks of hardball negotiations, but by Sunday afternoon White House officials thought everything was falling into place. In less than 48 hours they would unveil a landmark deal with U.S. automakers to impose ...


Station assistant helps a customer with an emissions test

Obama to unveil dramatic new auto emissions standards

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (57) | comments 16

A new front in the battle against climate change will open Tuesday, when President Barack Obama unveils sweeping new auto regulations described as equivalent to taking 177 million cars off the road.


The "Los Angeles Times" newspaper building in downtown Los Angeles

Uproar over 'news story' ad on front page of LA Times

Technology / Internet

created Apr 10, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (7) | comments 11

An advertisement dressed up as a news story on the front page of the Los Angeles Times has reporters at the newspaper fuming and the publisher defending the move.


NIST Issues Open and Transparent Methods for Testing Electronic Voting Systems

Technology / Other

created Apr 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology today opened for public comment detailed new methods for testing future electronic voting systems' compliance with voluntary federal standards. ...


Drivers wait in traffic on 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan during the morning rush hour in New York City

US announces new fuel economy standard for 2011

Technology / Energy

created Mar 27, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (57) | comments 6

The US administration Friday announced updated automobile fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles starting with the 2011 model year that aim to reduce gasoline consumption and emissions.


Texas board hears testimony on science standards

Other Sciences / Other

created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- Tensions over the teaching of evolution are simmering as the State Board of Education begins the final stretch in the process of adopting new classroom science curriculum standards.


Probing and Controlling ‘Molecular Rattling’ May Mean Better Preservatives

Probing and Controlling 'Molecular Rattling' May Mean Better Preservatives

Chemistry / Polymers

created Feb 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- For centuries, people have preserved fruit by mixing it with sugar, making thick jams that last for months without spoiling. Now scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology ...


Random Antenna Arrays Boost Emergency Communications

Physics / General Physics

created Feb 25, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- First responders could boost their radio communications quickly at a disaster site by setting out just four extra transmitters in a random arrangement to significantly increase the signal power at the receiver, ...