Scientists urged to run for school boards
A U.S. science literacy expert says scientists must teach but they also should run -- for local school board seats.
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Feb 13, 2007
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U.S. neutron source facility sets records
U.S. scientists are excited with the accomplishments achieved during the first nine months of operations at the Spallation Neutron Source facility.
General Physics
Feb 13, 2007
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'Do-it-alls versus specialists' studied
A U.S. consumer research scientist says people perceive products that emphasize a single feature as being more effective than those with multiple features.
Other
Feb 13, 2007
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Disposable uranium ion detector developed
U.S. scientists have developed a disposable sensor for detecting hazardous uranium ions with a sensitivity rivaling more sophisticated lab instruments.
Engineering
Feb 13, 2007
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Hubble astronauts begin training
The U.S. astronauts selected for the next servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope are beginning their training this week.
Space Exploration
Feb 13, 2007
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Sony Delivers Living Room PC With Blu-Ray Disc
Sony today introduced a high-definition living room PC with integrated Blu-ray Disc technology.
Hardware
Feb 13, 2007
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SanDisk Introduces 4GB micro SDHC
SanDisk today introduced a 4-gigabyte microSD High Capacity (SDHC) card —the largest capacity of the world’s smallest removable flash memory card.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 13, 2007
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Building a Molecular Computer Chip
For Dr. Jerry Bernholc, a trip to Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is like a suburbanite’s trek to Costco. Bulk consumption is the name of the game.
General Physics
Feb 13, 2007
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Love Bugs: Breakthrough Study of Cockroach Sex
Wanted: Mature males looking for a good time. Must have all six legs, strong antennae and love city life. Proclivity to procreate a must. Apply at crack in the bathroom wall, apartment 8B.
Feb 13, 2007
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Researcher seeks 'missing piece' in climate change models
To most people, soil is just dirt. But to microbiologists, it is a veritable zoo of bacteria, fungi and nematodes. It's also a vast carbon dioxide factory. As these microorganisms consume carbon-based materials found in soil, ...
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