27/04/2007

Satellites shed light on global warming

As climate change continues to make headlines across the world, participants at the 2007 Envisat Symposium this week are hearing how Earth observation satellites allow scientists to better understand the parameters involved ...

Plants do not emit methane

A recent study in Nature suggested that terrestrial plants may be a global source of the potent greenhouse gas methane, making plants substantial contributors to the annual global methane budget. This controversial finding ...

Fish growth changes enhanced by climate change

Changes in growth rates in some coastal and long-lived deep-ocean fish species in the south west Pacific are consistent with shifts in wind systems and water temperatures, according to new Australian research published in ...

FCC Sets Digital TV Rules

The FCC adopts measures to ensure a smooth transition to DTV in 2009, which is necessary to free up the 700MHz band for wireless voice and data.

Net Neutrality Advocates Ready for New Congress

Net neutrality advocates on Thursday reiterated their opposition to allowing preferential treatment on the Internet, and a key lawmaker pledged to continue the legislative battle against prioritized web access.

Adobe CS3: What You Get

Which bundle is right for you? We break down some of their key new tools, suite by suite.

Wal-Mart Shoots Down Cheap HD DVD Rumor

Wal-Mart denied rumors that it had placed a substantial order with a Taiwan supplier for ultra-cheap HD DVD players that could swing the format wars in that direction.

Google Slyly Pushing Google Apps Into Businesses

Google on Thursday denied that it was specifically targeting the customers of major office application providers like Microsoft with its small business Google Apps offering, but the unit is moving forward on several pilot ...

Microsoft Refuses to Reveal Current Vista Sales

Microsoft on Thursday reported a 65 percent jump in third quarter profits, buoyed by sales of its latest operating system, Vista. Exactly how many Microsoft has sold, however, is still a mystery.

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