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Samsung Improves Workspace With Seamless Dual Display For Laptops -- LD220G and LD190N

Samsung Electronics today announced the release of its Lapfit monitors, LD220G & LD190N, for use as a secondary display for notebook PCs. Now available through Samsung resellers and retailers at an estimated ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early warning system could keep lights on

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at The University of Manchester are developing 'early warning systems' that could prevent power blackouts in the UK.

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Modern 'House Call' is Cost-Effective Model for Improving Blood Pressure

(PhysOrg.com) -- Combining home-based blood pressure monitoring and telephone counseling significantly improves a person's blood pressure control at a minimal cost, according to a study published online in the Annals of ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

With an Eye on Locusts and Vegetation, Scientists Make a Good Tool Better

(PhysOrg.com) -- Locusts, the grasshopper-like insects of Biblical lore, are normally docile creatures that prefer solitary lives in the desert, away from other members of their species. But sometimes, when ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Postmenopausal women benefit from endurance training as much as younger women

(PhysOrg.com) -- After menopause, decreased estrogen and changes in body composition affect women's metabolism. But does this affect women's response to exercise? A new UC Berkeley study shows that postmenopausal ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 18, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

ASUS Introduces the Designo MS Series LCD Monitors

Asus today unveiled the brand new ultra-slim Designo MS Series LCD monitors MS246/ 236/ 227/ 226/ 202 to astound users with a perfect combination of exceptional style and picture quality.

Electronics / Hardware

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Baby's mp3 heart monitor

A new type of fetal heart monitor could save the lives of unborn infants in complicated pregnancies, according to a study published in the International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Acupuncture may bring relief for a common condition in women

Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common condition among women, can be relieved by the use of acupuncture and exercise. This has been shown by a recent study at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Micromuscles: Micrometer-Sized Actuators from Liquid-crystal Elastomers (w/ Video)

To move your arm or leg, certain muscles need to change shape, to either lengthen or contract. Now scientists have made liquid-crystalline particles that can change shape in a similar way, but which are only ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Aug 11, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Hacker attack shuts down Twitter, Facebook also slows down (Update 2)

(AP) -- Hackers on Thursday shut down the fast-growing messaging service Twitter for hours, while Facebook experienced intermittent access problems.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 5

Highest-ever winter water temperatures recorded

(PhysOrg.com) -- Tasmania’s east coast is recording its highest-ever winter water temperatures of more than 13ºC - up to 1.5ºC above normal - due to a strengthening of an ocean current originating north of ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Smart clothes for better healthcare (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Comfortable smart clothes that monitor the wearer’s heart, breathing and body temperature promise to revolutionise healthcare by reducing hospital visits and allowing patients to lead more ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 20, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The minerals on Mars influence the measuring of its temperature

A team of researchers from the CSIC-INTA Astrobiology Centre in Madrid has confirmed that the type of mineralogical composition on the surface of Mars influences the measuring of its temperature. The study ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

New net timer could save sea turtles from drowning

(AP) -- Fishery managers trying to protect rare sea turtles from dying in fishing nets have tapped a Cape Cod company to build a device they think can help balance turtle protection with profitable fishing.

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google to step up anti-porn efforts in China

(AP) -- Google Inc. said Friday that it was working to block pornography reaching users of its Chinese service after a mainland watchdog found the search engine turned up large numbers of links to obscene ...

Technology / Internet

created Jun 19, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1