Niger reports spread of bird flu
Niger has reportedly become the third African nation to report confirmed cases of the deadly strain of avian flu.
Feb 27, 2006
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Portable cocaine sensor developed
A real-time sensor for detecting cocaine –– made with inexpensive, off-the-shelf electronics –– has been developed by a team of researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Two local high school students ...
Feb 27, 2006
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Company looks to mega-success with MegaSIM
M-Systems Flask Disk Pioneers Ltd. expects its new MegaSIM technology to be a blockbuster in the mobile market, the company's CEO said in an interview.
Feb 27, 2006
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J. Craig Venter: He might change the world
J. Craig Venter, the biologist who mapped the human genome, now reportedly wants to create a microbe that will turn cornstalks into ethanol.
Feb 27, 2006
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Cingular beefing up Louisiana wireless net
Cingular Wireless will expand its service area and add more backup generators as part of a $165 million upgrade to its Louisiana network.
Feb 27, 2006
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Brilliant wants early warning health alarm
Google Inc.'s Larry Brilliant is reportedly organizing a project designed to detect early signs of emerging, global health crises.
Feb 27, 2006
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India targets 250 million phones by 2007
India's government has set a goal of 250 million telephones in the country by next year as part of its overall telecom strategy.
Feb 27, 2006
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Report: China Telecom Group plans spinoff
China Telecommunications Group reportedly will spin off its engineering and telecom service unit in an initial public offering that will raise $200 million.
Feb 27, 2006
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Google Israel CEO optimistic about future
Google Israel will not wither away after initial excitement like Yahoo! did upon arriving here, Google Israel CEO Meir Brand said in an interview.
Feb 27, 2006
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Briefs: Turkey to launch telecom satellite in 2008
Turkish satellite operator Turksat has ordered a new French-built communications satellite that will be launched in 2008.
Feb 27, 2006
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