Taking the pulse of an iceberg -- scientists simulate laser imaging for NASA missions
Monitoring glaciers and ice sheets is complicated work. They move and change shape. They melt.
Engineering
Nov 29, 2011
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Making a light-harvesting antenna from scratch
(PhysOrg.com) -- Sometimes when people talk about solar energy, they tacitly assume that we're stuck with some version of the silicon solar cell and its technical and cost limitations. Not so.
Materials Science
Nov 29, 2011
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RIM tests new server for its BlackBerry, and competitors
Canadian manufacturer Research In Motion unveiled on Tuesday a new server for its BlackBerry smartphone that also supports competitors' smartphones and tablets.
Business
Nov 29, 2011
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How to decide who keeps the car: Tossing quantum coins moves closer to reality
Alice and Bob have broken up and have moved as far away from each other as possible. But they still have something to sort out: who gets to keep the car. Flipping a coin while talking on the phone to decide who gets to keep ...
Quantum Physics
Nov 29, 2011
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British Library puts 19th C newspapers online
(AP) -- The newspaper coverage was troubling: London's huge international showcase was beset by planning problems, local opposition and labor woes - and the transport was a mess.
Internet
Nov 29, 2011
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'Fahrenheit 451' finally out as an e-book
(AP) -- At age 91, Ray Bradbury is making peace with the future he helped predict.
Other
Nov 29, 2011
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Study questions cost-effectiveness of biofuels and their ability to cut fossil fuel use
A new study by economists at Oregon State University questions the cost-effectiveness of biofuels and says they would barely reduce fossil fuel use and would likely increase greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 29, 2011
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Facebook settles with FTC over deception charges
Facebook is settling with the Federal Trade Commission over charges it deceived consumers with its privacy settings to get people to share more personal information than they originally agreed to.
Internet
Nov 29, 2011
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Google's maps go indoors with new mobile feature
Google's next frontier in digital mapping will span the world's shopping malls and airports.
Software
Nov 29, 2011
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Financing battle emerges at climate change talks
(AP) -- International climate negotiators were at odds Tuesday on how to raise billions of dollars to help poor countries cope with global warming. A major shipping group is willing to help, endorsing a proposal for a carbon ...
Environment
Nov 29, 2011
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