MIT space cameras take first pictures
X-ray cameras designed by MIT astrophysicists are a key component of a new instrument aboard an orbiting Japanese observatory that will probe the secrets of such phenomena as exploding stars.
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Sanyo Epson Develops High-Resolution LCDs
Sanyo Epson has announced the development of three new high-resolution LCDs featuring "Photo Fine Chromarich" technology that achieves more than 100% coverage of the NTSC color gamut. Mass production of the displays will ...
Oct 17, 2005
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Life In Deadly Conditions: Sequencing Genome of Master of Adaptation
The genome of another micro-organism which lives under extreme conditions has been sequenced. Scientists at the Department of Membrane Biochemistry at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry have analysed the genome of ...
Oct 17, 2005
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Qubit link could pave the way for first quantum computers
Scientists at The University of Manchester have made a major breakthrough which could pave the way for a new type of high-speed computer. Professor Richard Winpenny, of the School of Chemistry and a team of international ...
Oct 17, 2005
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More extreme weather is predicted
Purdue University scientists say extreme weather events, such as floods and heat waves, may increase in frequency and severity during the next century.
Oct 17, 2005
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Cyber Cowboys And Virtual Shepherds
Three recently patented CSIRO inventions are set to provide farmers with the ability to monitor and herd their livestock with no more effort than the push of a laptop button.
Oct 17, 2005
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New stem cell techniques spare embryos
Two teams of scientists say they have each devised unique methods to obtain embryonic stem cells without destroying a viable embryo.
Oct 17, 2005
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Building A Better Rocket Engine
When you think of future rocket technology, you probably think of ion propulsion, antimatter engines and other exotic concepts. Not so fast!
Oct 17, 2005
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NASA Prepares For Arrival Of Comet Samples To Houston
Particles gathered near a comet in deep space that are due to arrive at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, in January may help scientists better understand comets and their role in the early solar system.
Oct 17, 2005
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New site features 'live' images from Mars
A new Web site at ASU provides the public and scientists “live” views of Mars. A scrolling panel that runs continually at http://themis.asu.edu shows visual and infrared images of Mars as they are received from the Thermal ...
Oct 17, 2005
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