Katrina damages NASA facilities
Hurricane Katrina damaged NASA spaceport facilities along the Gulf Coast, casting doubt on the space shuttle's scheduled March launch.
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Experts eye Web's next generation
The National Science Foundation's early-stage plans to build a next-generation Internet should focus on creating an environment where safety and security are the key considerations -- factors not integral to the original ...
Aug 31, 2005
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It's electric: Cows show promise as powerplants
A new study suggests that some of the microorganisms found in cow waste may provide a reliable source of electricity.
Aug 31, 2005
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Microsoft heats up Voice over Internet market
Prospects for conventional, landline phone companies have been looking lackluster enough as more people turn to their mobiles for connection. Yet even wireless providers can no longer rest easy as they face increasing competition ...
Aug 31, 2005
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Fuel cells might get hydrogen from water, organic material
A novel technique for producing hydrogen from water and organic material has been found recently at Purdue University, a discovery that could help speed the creation of viable hydrogen storage technology.
Aug 31, 2005
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Stealth particles to target tumors
Stealth nano particles may some day target tumor cells and deliver medication to specific body locations, according to Penn State chemical engineers.
Aug 31, 2005
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Creative Awarded U.S. Patent On User Interface For Portable Media Players
Creative Technology, the Singapore digital entertainment products maker, today announced that it has been awarded U.S. Patent 6,928,433, which Creative is referring to as the "Zen Patent." The Zen Patent was awarded to Creative ...
Aug 31, 2005
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Retinal Scans Do More Than Let You In The Door
By Courtney Ostaff Scientists at MD Biotech in Morgantown, West Virginia, are working on “binoculars” that scan your retinas for more than just your identity. Dr. Chris Kolanko, the founder of MD Biotech, has created ...
Japan to develop earthquake monitors
Japan will develop an undersea network of seismographs and tsunami observation devices to minimize damage caused by predicted future earthquakes.
Aug 31, 2005
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Study: public ignorant about heart failure
Medical scientists say an international survey of the public's awareness of heart failure has revealed a woeful and worrying level of ignorance.
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