Wanted: A sheep in sheep's clothing
Australian scientists say they are looking for the ugliest merino lambs they can find in a study that may challenge the dominance of synthetic fibers.
Jun 6, 2006
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GPS phones to streamline, add content
By 2007, cellular customers in the United States and Europe will be able to use their phones to get to the nearest restaurant, find out if it's open and see the daily specials, according to a company that programs global ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 6, 2006
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Sony enters digital SLR camera market
Sony, the first to market a digital camera in 1981, is making a late entry into the higher end segment of digital single-lens reflex cameras, targeting 10 percent of the global market, the Japanese company said Tuesday.
Business
Jun 6, 2006
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MAGIC Telescope Finds Microquasar
The variable emission of high-energy gamma rays from a variable microquasar within our galaxy has been detected by the MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma-ray Imaging Cherenkov) telescope located in the Canary Islands. The object ...
Astronomy
Jun 6, 2006
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Tiny wireless Geiger counter detects radiation
A postage stamp-sized Geiger counter placed unobtrusively in stadiums, subways, malls and other large public spaces could detect radiation and determine whether it's a harmful source, like a dirty bomb.
Engineering
Jun 6, 2006
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In Brief: CT&T files suit against Alltel Corp.
CellularVision Technology & Telecommunications announced Monday it filed suit June 2 against wireless provider Alltel Corp.
Business
Jun 6, 2006
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Software industry's 'patch culture' attack
An attack from the security chief of software giant Oracle on the so-called culture of patching and bug-ridden products in the software industry has drawn fire from industry observers, citing the comments as hypocritical ...
Software
Jun 6, 2006
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Nano World: Water harvesting surfaces
Beetles that harvest water from desert air have inspired the creation of printable surfaces that improve on nature with the aid of glass nanoparticles. These surfaces could also help control the flow of microscopic amounts ...
Nanophysics
Jun 6, 2006
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More than drought affecting wheat yields
U.S. agronomists say wheat producers have more than a drought affecting their yields this year, as various viruses invade crops.
Jun 6, 2006
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Opposition likely to NTT breakup proposal
Even as U.S. telecom behemoth AT&T presses to reunite with former Baby Bells and solidify its position as the country's single-biggest carrier, Japan is considering breaking up its dominant provider amid concerns about retaining ...
Business
Jun 6, 2006
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