In Brief: Silk building 720 Gbs network in Australia
Silk Telecom will build a high-bandwidth fiber-optic services network in rural South Australia and Victoria.
Telecom
May 22, 2006
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In Brief: Netgear ships 802.11n ADSL2-plus router
Netgear said Monday it will ship its first wireless-enabled ADSL2-plus router based on the draft 802.11n specification.
Hardware
May 22, 2006
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'Wireless home' becomes a reality
The wireless home, where multiple gadgets share an online connection, is moving from sci-fi speculation to reality for millions of WiFi users. According to reports from StrategyAnalytics, 20 percent of broadband subscribers ...
Telecom
May 22, 2006
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Networking: Small firms struggling
Small and medium-size enterprises are lagging on IT security, and many still utilize first-generation security solutions that are now ineffective against significant threats that may sabotage their networks, experts are telling ...
Internet
May 22, 2006
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Drug discovery team to explore newly discovered deep-sea reefs
From May 22-30, Harbor Branch scientists, along with colleagues from the University of Miami, will use the Harbor Branch Johnson-Sea-Link II submersible to explore for the first time newly discovered deep-sea reefs between ...
Environment
May 22, 2006
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Dog to be world's first whale poop expert
University of Washington scientists are training an Australian cattle dog for an unusual assignment: detecting whale excrement to help the endangered mammals.
May 22, 2006
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Einstein papers to go on sale in London
A collection of Albert Einstein's papers are to go on sale next month in London, reportedly expected to garner at least $1.5 million.
General Physics
May 22, 2006
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New virus identified on Yahoo! Messenger
Users of Yahoo! Messenger beware, a new worm is on the loose.
Software
May 22, 2006
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Thin Colorado snowpack reported again
Another warm and dry spring in Colorado has resulted in a thin snow pack possibly increasing risk of wildfires and parched farm fields, a report said.
Earth Sciences
May 22, 2006
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Research highlights how bacteria produce energy
The world's smallest life forms could be the answer to one of today's biggest problems: providing sustainable, renewable energy for the future. Using a variety of natural food sources, bacteria can be used to create electricity, ...
May 22, 2006
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