From geek to chic: The changing face of computing
You don't have to be a nerdy white guy to be a computer geek. In fact, you can be a woman, a minority, a person with a disability or someone who is downright cool.
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Biological motors sort molecules one by one on a chip
Researchers from Delft University of Technology’s Kavli Institute of Nanoscience have discovered how to use the motors of biological cells in extremely small channels on a chip. Based on this, they built a transport system ...
Nanophysics
May 11, 2006
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In Brief: IBM, Alvarion develop public-safety WiMax
IBM and Alvarion have launched a project to develop a WiMax network for public-safety agencies in Fresno, Calif.
Telecom
May 11, 2006
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Study: Neolithic life wasn't much fun
U.K. researchers say they've determined Neolithic, or New Stone Age, people were more violent than has been believed.
Archaeology
May 11, 2006
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In Brief: BT developing business WiFi convergence
British Telecom has awarded a contract to Alcatel for development of a fixed-and-wireless convergence system for major business customers.
Telecom
May 11, 2006
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ETH crystallographers explain seismic anisotropy of Earth's D-layer
ETH Zürich researchers discovered a very unusual mechanism of plastic deformation in the Earth's mantle. Furthermore, they have predicted a new family of mantle minerals. These discoveries shed new light on the plastic flow ...
Earth Sciences
May 11, 2006
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In Brief: BellSouth, Samsung partner in broadband
BellSouth forged an agreement with Samsung to market and co-brand broadband-enabled devices in U.S. markets.
Telecom
May 11, 2006
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Internet helps pre-purchase deliberations
The Internet helps U.S. customers make choices when buying products, according to a joint study by Yahoo! and research group OMD.
Internet
May 11, 2006
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Spurned spammers hack security site
Spammers have attacked anti-spam, anti-spyware company Blue Security's Web site, stealing parts of the database to get customers' e-mail addresses.
Internet
May 11, 2006
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Study: Migrating birds didn't spread flu
European scientists say despite predictions migrating birds would spread avian flu across Europe this spring, studies indicate that did not occur.
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