In Brief: Gold nanoparticles might fight cancer
Alabama scientists are considering using gold nanoparticles to turn near-infrared laser light into a "thermal scalpel" of intense heat to kill tumor cells.
May 22, 2006
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New bill to enhance patent litigation
To address the growing number of patent disputes, two House representatives introduced Friday a bill to improve patent litigation.
Other
May 22, 2006
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NASA names new management administrator
Charles Scales, a NASA veteran of more than 33 years, Monday was named associate administrator of its Office of Institutions and Management.
Space Exploration
May 22, 2006
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Dinosaur named after Hogwarts School
A new dinosaur species -- Dracorex hogwartsia -- named in honor of author J.K. Rowling and her Harry Potter books, went on display Monday in Indianapolis.
Archaeology & Fossils
May 22, 2006
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New trojan detected for Microsoft Word
A new Trojan virus has been detected that uses a Microsoft Word vulnerability to infect computers, Panda Software Labs reported.
Software
May 22, 2006
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New Approaches Target Nanoparticles to Cancer Cells
One of the major goals of cancer nanotechnology research is to develop nanoparticles that deliver cancer imaging agents and anticancer drugs specifically to tumors. Two new reports in the literature highlight new approaches ...
Bio & Medicine
May 22, 2006
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Advertisers in Cannes using digital signs
Many companies who score an advertising spot at the Cannes Film Festival this week will market their products to visitors using digital billboards.
Other
May 22, 2006
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AT&T documents released in NSA allegation
Wired News announced Monday that it has released the full text of a set of documents of AT&T's alleged participation with the National Security Agency.
Business
May 22, 2006
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Undersea channels might aid oil recovery
Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists are trying to help energy companies draw millions of additional barrels of oil from the sea.
Earth Sciences
May 22, 2006
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Net Neutrality lives on in Congress
Both the House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation are expected to review Net neutrality-related bills later this week.
Internet
May 22, 2006
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