LinkedIn links up with panel of 'influencers' (Update)
(AP)—LinkedIn is adding more expert advice to its website and making it easier for its users to find their pearls of wisdom.
Internet
Oct 2, 2012
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Newly developed synthetic mat could one day cool buildings
(Phys.org)—Sweating is a conceivably simple and efficient process for cooling down the body. People and animals use it to avoid overheating in midsummer temperatures or after physical exertion. The process is now also to ...
Polymers
Oct 2, 2012
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Electromagnetic cloaking possible with ordinary plastic, study finds
A metal object can be made invisible with the help of ordinary plastic, Pekka Alitalo and Constantinos Valagiannopoulos, researchers from the School of Electrical Engineering, have shown in their study.
General Physics
Oct 2, 2012
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Swift progress on NSLS-II booster
The electrons that will generate intense, focused beams of x-rays at NSLS-II are accelerated to their target energy before they enter the large main ring. That crucial job falls on a complex of equipment known as the injector, ...
General Physics
Oct 2, 2012
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Fujitsu develops eye tracking technology
Fujitsu Laboratories today announced development of eye tracking technology that takes advantage of compact, inexpensive cameras and light-emitting diodes (LED) embedded in PCs. Up until now, tracking eye movements required ...
Engineering
Oct 2, 2012
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Twin Galileo satellites fuelled and ready for launch
The twin Galileo satellites are now fully fuelled and mated together atop the upper stage that will haul them most of the way up to their final orbit. The launch is now planned for the evening of 12 October.
Space Exploration
Oct 2, 2012
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'Earthscapes Forever' stamps to feature Landsat views of Earth
The U.S. Postal Service released on Oct. 1 a series of 15 Earthscapes Forever stamps that depict America's diverse landscapes viewed from aerial and satellite perspectives. Taken from heights of several hundred feet above ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 2, 2012
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Wireless charging explained
Wireless charging has been around for a several years now, but it's never really been that good. Until now, that is. The Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 (with the aid of the recharging shell) are the first Nokia smartphones ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 2, 2012
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Largest global study on violence against women finds feminist movements hold the key to change
A new study on violence against women conducted over four decades and in 70 countries reveals the mobilization of feminist movements is more important for change than the wealth of nations, left-wing political parties, or ...
Social Sciences
Oct 2, 2012
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Google winning race to capture education market
After six years targeting the education sector, Google says it has more than 20 million students, faculty and staff around the world using Google Apps for Education.
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Oct 2, 2012
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