US computer chip maker Intel won a vital concession from the Russian government by threatening to pull its operations from the country, a leaked diplomatic cable claimed Tuesday.
Business
Dec 7, 2010
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Are you ready for robots in the ER?
Robotics
Dec 7, 2010
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Researchers have found compelling evidence for an extensive biological community living in porous rock deep beneath the seafloor. The microbes in this hidden world appear to be an important source of dissolved organic matter ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 7, 2010
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Russia launched a probe Tuesday into whether the money assigned to create a satellite navigation rival to the US GPS system was being wisely spent, prosecutors said, after the latest launch ended in failure.
Space Exploration
Dec 7, 2010
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The environmental scientist whose work on dioxins last year prompted governments around the world to suspend the use of some pesticides says there is more to the problem and authorities need to act urgently.
Environment
Dec 7, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- On Dec. 6 at 1:31 a.m. EST, NASA for the first time successfully ejected a nanosatellite from a free-flying microsatellite. NanoSail-D ejected from the Fast, Affordable, Science and Technology Satellite, ...
Space Exploration
Dec 7, 2010
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Sarah Sprague '11 isn't really a music fanatic, but thanks to her work this summer, many fledgling bands now have an easier way to promote their work.
Software
Dec 7, 2010
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The Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer has taken its first images of the star Beta Peg in the constellation Pictor -- an encouraging start for an instrument designed to probe the cosmic neighborhoods where Earth-like ...
Astronomy
Dec 7, 2010
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Television's favourite Time Lord could not exist without his trusty sonic screwdriver, as it's proved priceless in defeating Daleks and keeping the Tardis in check. Now Doctor Who's famous cure-all gadget could become a reality ...
Engineering
Dec 7, 2010
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When an antibiotic is consumed, researchers have learned that up to 90 percent passes through a body without metabolizing. This means the drugs can leave the body almost intact through normal bodily functions.
Environment
Dec 7, 2010
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