Archive: 04/12/2006
FCC wants limits on spectrum 'front' firms
The FCC is proposing limits on the amount of backing major telecom companies can provide for smaller firms bidding on wireless spectrum.
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The Web: Sue Me, Sue You, Blues
George Harrison, after leaving The Beatles, wrote a song called the "Sue Me, Sue You, Blues" for his album, "Living in the Material World." "Hold the block on the money flow. Move it into joint escrow," wrote ...
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In Brief: Fujitsu telco grid computing system tested
A system that allows telecom companies to better manage load fluctuations on their networks has been developed by Japan's Fujitsu and France Telecom.
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Pacific Northwest tectonic plates are moving
The three major tectonic plates off the Pacific Northwest coast are undergoing a gradual shift, and the area in which they converge – popularly known as the "Triple Junction" – appears to be migrating in a southeasterly direction.
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In Brief: Yahoo! launches cheap travel search engine
Yahoo! launched a travel search engine that will find the cheapest deal around for users.
Apr 12, 2006 |
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In Brief: Millicon nears 10 million wireless users
Sweden's Millicom International reported Wednesday its wireless phone service in emerging world markets had grown to nearly 10 million subscribers.
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In brief: Telecom N.Z. reorganizes operations
Telecom New Zealand Wednesday announced a reorganization of its executive suite and a tightening of its operations.
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Magnolia transmit solution boosts wireless
Magnolia Broadband announced the conclusion of final field tests of a transmit solution it said boosted CDMA wireless voice capacity an average of 42 percent.
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Evolution Of Irreducible Complexity Explained
Using new techniques for resurrecting ancient genes, scientists have for the first time reconstructed the Darwinian evolution of an apparently "irreducibly complex" molecular system.
Apr 12, 2006 |
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Storm In A Spacecraft
Like a salvo of shots, another round of Chinese statements on their space program has filled the media. After so many interesting revelations in February and March, China should have been happy to suspend commentaries ...
Apr 12, 2006 |
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In brief: NASA asks for moon, Mars exploration ideas
NASA issued a request for information Tuesday, soliciting ideas from individuals and organizations on exploration plans for the moon, Mars and beyond.
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Survey Reveals Building Block Process For Biggest Galaxies
A new study of the universe's most massive galaxy clusters shows how mergers play a critical role in their evolution. Astronomers used the twin Gemini Observatory instruments in Hawaii and Chile, and the Hubble Space Telescope ...
Apr 12, 2006 |
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Why Is The Ground Brown
Ecologists have long asked, Why is the world green? In other words, why aren't herbivores, such as insects and grazing animals, more successful at eating the world's green leaves, also known as plant biomass?
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The brain's reaction to errors is studied
From accidentally deleting a computer file to dropping something, we all make mistakes -- and now Michigan scientists are learning how that affects the brain.
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