Researchers at Purdue University, working with the U.S. Air Force, have developed tiny wireless sensors resilient enough to survive the harsh conditions inside jet engines to detect when critical bearings are close to failing ...
Engineering
Nov 14, 2007
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Teacher shortages and requirements associated with the No Child Left Behind Act combine to make experienced teachers valuable assets. However, despite their high demand, an increasing number of seasoned educators are retiring. ...
Other
Nov 14, 2007
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The observation that males evolve more quickly than females has been around since 19th century biologist Charles Darwin noted the majesty of a peacock’s tail feather in comparison with the plainness of the peahen’s.
Nov 14, 2007
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Fujitsu has introduced the world´s first embedded FRAM for digital TVs that allow simultaneous use of a 4-Channel HDMI connector ports. The innovation will reduce the number of pars, mounting space and programming labor costs. ...
In an ironic twist, a rare white rhinoceros was hunted in Africa for the sake of educating the U.S. public about endangered species.
Other
Nov 14, 2007
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Professor Ortwin Hess, his PhD student Kosmas Tsakmakidis of the Advanced Technology Institute and Department of Physics at the University of Surrey and Professor Alan Boardman from Salford University have revealed a technique ...
General Physics
Nov 14, 2007
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A casual conversation between two professors on a train from Oxford to London has led to the development of a new type of sensor that may be markedly better at sniffing out explosives, cocaine or environmental toxins than ...
Engineering
Nov 14, 2007
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The new Harmony node is now in position to receive the European and Japanese modules to be added to the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Nov 14, 2007
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The next time you decide to go for a moonlight stroll, you may want to check first if the moon is full.
Other
Nov 14, 2007
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AMD today announced the new ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac – a new HDTV experience for Mac users. ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac integrates two TV tuners to receive off-the-air ATSC/HDTV broadcasts as well as analog ...
Hardware
Nov 14, 2007
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