Japan plans to build its own island
Japanese officials reportedly plan to grow an island on an isolated reef 1,000 miles south of Tokyo to win a political dispute.
Apr 25, 2006
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Alcatel to build U.S. telecom satellite
Alcatel has received a contract for assembly of a new telecom satellite for U.S. operators SES AMERICOM that will begin service in 2008.
Apr 25, 2006
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New Net mapping tool helps truckers
Truckers now get help with conserving energy via the Internet. A new Internet-based mapping system is helping truckers find truck stops with idle-reduction facilities in order to help cut fuel use while reducing air emissions.
Apr 25, 2006
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In Brief: 'MP4' software offered for Windows Player
A public beta test has been launched for software that will allow the playing of low-bandwidth MPEG-4 audio on Microsoft Windows Media Player.
Apr 25, 2006
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WHO to update growth charts
New World Health Organization guidelines for measuring infant growth rate will use data that reflects an increase in the number of breast-fed infants.
Apr 25, 2006
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Illinois ready to ban lead toys
A bill that would ban toys and other items containing more than trace amounts of lead has been enacted by the Illinois Legislature.
Apr 25, 2006
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Three new species of mites are found
Three new species of mites have been found in the Adirondack Park tree canopy, along with a species of lichen not seen in New York State in 40 years.
Apr 25, 2006
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Doctors wake up to sleeping pill risks
The National Institutes of Health has called for more research into insomnia treatments amid reports of people who eat, cook and drive in their sleep.
Apr 25, 2006
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Exercise may aid in stroke recovery
University of Texas researchers say exercise may help protect people from severe brain damage after suffering a stroke.
Apr 25, 2006
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Prototype for one-metre wide, eco-friendly car unveiled in Britain
The prototype of a revolutionary new type of vehicle only one metre wide specially designed for cities has been developed by a team of European scientists. The vehicle combines the safety of a micro-car and the manoeuvrability ...
Apr 25, 2006
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