NZ considers protecting great white sharks
The New Zealand government is reportedly considering joining other nations, including Australia and the United States, in protecting the great white shark.
Mar 13, 2006
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Mind the 'Nanogaps'
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have announced that they have bridged a major obstruction in the creation of nanoscale electronics by developing a simple, reliable and observable method of creating tiny, tiny ...
Mar 13, 2006
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Study: Electricity kills cancer cells
Scientists from Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School say they've killed melanomas in mice using high-powered jolts of electricity.
Mar 13, 2006
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Samsung Begins Volume Production of First 80-nanometer DDR2 Memory
Samsung Electronics announced today that it is the first manufacturer in the industry to begin mass producing DDR2 DRAM - 512 Megabit (Mb) - on an 80 nanometer scale.
Mar 13, 2006
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Janus particles offer new physics, new technology
In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of change and transition, often portrayed with two faces gazing in opposite directions. At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Janus particles are providing insight into the ...
Mar 13, 2006
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Pets must be protected from bird flu
Purdue University veterinarians say pet owners can combat animal diseases such as bird flu with cleanliness and educated observation.
Mar 13, 2006
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Scientists ponder bird flu findings
Avian flu fears have scientists trying to determine how bird flu spreads, and one Italian researcher says that information should be given to the public.
Mar 13, 2006
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Suspected U.S. mad cow case reported
U.S. Department of Agriculture officials say they are investigating what might be the nation's third case of mad cow disease.
Mar 13, 2006
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Researchers convinced satellites are helpful in tracking epidemics
The amount of data acquired by satellites is increasing at an exponential rate, and researchers are learning about the value of this data in fighting epidemic outbreaks as a result of the ESA's Epidemio project.
Mar 13, 2006
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Ultra-clean coal – Could the price now be right to help fight climate change?
A new chemical process for removing unwanted minerals from coal could lead to reductions in carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations. There is already a way of burning coal in a cleaner, more efficient fashion ...
Mar 13, 2006
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