Counting the cost of pesticide resistance
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the Beef CRC have developed a new test which could help producers minimise acaricide resistance in cattle ticks (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus).
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Why we vote the way we do
(PhysOrg.com) -- So you're standing in the election booth. You look at the names in front of you: McCain and Obama. Chances are, by now you know who you're going to vote for. But what went into that decision?
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Sep 15, 2008
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Developing countries benefit from online gold rush
(PhysOrg.com) -- Impatient online computer gamers have sparked a new industry in developing countries – by paying fellow gamers real cash in return for financial help in the virtual world.
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Sep 15, 2008
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New Intel High-End Xeon Server Processors Raise Performance Bar
Intel has extended its lead in the high-end server segment, setting new standards in virtualization performance with the launch of seven 45 nanometer-manufactured Intel Xeon Processor 7400 Series products. With up to six ...
Hardware
Sep 15, 2008
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Spooky Hurricane Science
There's a special room at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Researchers call it the "Anechoic Chamber" and they love to test their high-tech instruments there. Normal people think it's just plain spooky. "In here, no one ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 15, 2008
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Better hams with space technology
Space technology is now being used to help Spanish ham experts ensure that hams awarded the highly prized ‘jamon’ label are worthy of the name. Technology used to measure the liquid shift that occurs in an astronaut’s ...
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Sep 15, 2008
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Sony Unveils Two Blu-Ray Disc Notebooks
Sony today introduced two notebooks with Blu-ray Disc technology— the VAIO NS and CS models.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 15, 2008
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3M Launches First Pocket Projector
3M will launch their MPro110 mini projector later this month. With its composite video input, you can use it for presentations, playing games, or watching movies. You can even connect you iPod to the projector and watch movies ...
Responsive local governments most attractive to young adults
Young adults staying in or coming to Pennsylvania are attracted to regions that have more units of government and they are not deterred by the large number of local governments in the state, according to a new study.
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Sep 15, 2008
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Flower-shaped nanoparticles may lead to better batteries for portable electronics
Want more power and longer battery life for that cell phone, laptop, and digital music player? "Flower power" may be the solution. Chemists are reporting development of flower-shaped nanoparticles with superior electronic ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 15, 2008
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