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Protein from poplar trees can be used to greatly increase computer capacity Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:43AMScientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have succeeded in showing how it is possible to greatly expand the memory capacity of future computers through the use of memory units based on silica nanoparticles combined with protein molecules obtained from the poplar tree.
Students Design Early Labor Detector to Prevent Premature Births Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:33AMA team of graduate students and their faculty adviser have invented a system to pick up very early signs that a woman is going into labor too soon.
Students design early labor detector to prevent premature births Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:28AMThe birth of a baby is usually a joyous event, but when a child is born too early, worrisome complications can occur, including serious health problems for the baby and steep medical bills for the family. To address this, Johns Hopkins graduate students and their faculty adviser have invented a new system to pick up very early signs that a woman is going into labor too soon.
Siemens UROSKOP Offers Complete Urinary Tract Imaging In A Single Scan Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:26AMSiemens Healthcare announces FDA clearance for the UROSKOP® Omnia, its new multifunctional workstation for urology. The workstation's new dynamic flat detector technology UROSKOP Omnia allows the urologist to cover the entire urinary tract - kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB) - with only one single exposure and in superb image quality. With its curved X-ray column, UROSKOP Omnia offers truly ...
Poplar tree protein can be used to shrink memory elements and increase computer memory density Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:13AMScientists in Israel have succeeded in showing how it is possible to greatly expand the memory capacity of future computers through the use of memory units based on silica nanoparticles combined with protein molecules obtained from the poplar tree.
CyberSynchs CEO Amos Winbush Named to Inc.'s '30 Under 30' Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:13AMNEW YORK , July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberSynchs founder and CEO Amos Winbush has been named to Inc. Magazine's annual "30 Under 30," a list of America's coolest young entrepreneurs. In its fourth year, the Inc. "30 Under 30" recognizes young entrepreneurs that are "bringing innovation to the market, building unique brands, creating and nurturing trends, giving back to their communities and to the ...
EXTRA OFFICIALS IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:09AMThe additional assistant referees system experimented with in last season's Europa League will be used in the Champions League this year.
Arnstein & Lehr Presents 2010 Woman of Vision Award Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:09AMChicago - The Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP will present Dominique Raccah, publisher and CEO of Sourcebooks, Inc., with the 2010 Woman of Vision Award at its fourth annual luncheon for women business leaders.
Quick-Med Technologies receives USPTO Notice of Allowance for key NIMBUS antimicrobial technology patent Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:37AMQuick-Med Technologies, Inc., a life sciences company that is developing innovative technologies for the healthcare and consumer markets, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for a key patent related to the Company's proprietary NIMBUS® antimicrobial technology.
Here Comes the Sun: Ten Million Solar Rooftops Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:32AMDuring the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was waiting to sign a document that would hold the fate and destiny of the United States of America. As he stood, his eyes fell on a carving on the back of George Washington's chair, a carving of half a sun. He stared thoughtfully, questioning whether it was a rising sun that would continue to shine brightly over the nation or a ...
It Really Was The Ultimate Game Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:09PMTwenty-three communities, 25 hours, one ultimate game.
S’gor MB disputes claim of water rationing by 2014 if treatment plant not up Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:07PMPETALING JAYA: The RM9bil Pahang-Selangor raw water transfer project has hit another snag with the Selangor government disputing the Federal Government’s claim that there would be a state-wide water shortage by 2014 if the project is not operational by then.
Countries pledge global support for clean energy Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:05PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and dozens of other countries have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars towards clean energy initiatives to help battle climate change, U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu said on Tuesday.
BlackBerry Tip: How to Transfer Files by Bluetooth in OS 5.0 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:58PMYou can transfer information and files between BlackBerry smartphones in countless ways, but one of the quickest and easiest methods is via Bluetooth.
19. Noriah: Selangor will face water crisis from 2012 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:47PMPETALING JAYA: The federal government is maintaining that Selangor will face a water crisis beginning 2012 if the Pahang-Selangor water transfer infrastructure and other mitigation projects are not implemented.
ParkerVision to Host Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, July 21 at 9:00 A.M. ET Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:47PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- ParkerVision, Inc. , a developer and marketer of semiconductor technology solutions for wireless applications, will hold a conference call on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Countries pledge global support for clean energy Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:46PMBy Jasmin Melvin and Alina Selyukh
U.S., China begin talks on innovation trade dispute Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:45PMU.S. and Chinese officials kicked off new talks on Tuesday on a thorny trade issue at the center of Western government and industry concerns that China is becoming less open to foreign firms.
U.S., China begin talks on innovation trade dispute Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:45PMBy Doug Palmer
Electronic book sales pass hardcover numbers Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:01PMThe electronic age is rapidly altering the way we do things.
Clinton meets Zardari, discusses drone attacks Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:05PMIslamabad, July 19 : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed a host of issues, including the drone attacks that Pakistan says undermines national consensus against the war on militancy.
China's premier says investment climate is stable Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:43PMBEIJING (AP) -- China's premier tried to reassure executives of leading international companies Saturday that his country's investment climate was stable, and said Beijing would not block exports of rare metals needed to make computers and mobile phones.
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Farnborough International Airshow news Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:57PM787 makes Farnborough debut Albaugh predicts a week of orders LEAP-X going 'full speed ahead' for C919 Additional stories
Increasing the Shelf-Life of Cassava Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:48PMResearchers discover cassava varieties that resist post-harvest deterioration, which will benefit farmers in developing countries.
Who made the app for that? Tale of 3 app developers Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:41PMBehind every smartphone application is someone with an idea. Here are people who created some of the most popular medical, health and wellness apps.
Redbox Plots Internet Movie Strategy in Challenge to Netflix on Home Turf Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:39PMRedbox , which became the fastest- growing U.S. video retailer with DVD kiosks and a $1-a-day rental price stores couldn’t match, is developing an online strategy to stay competitive with larger rival Netflix Inc.
Hennepin County libraries let patrons check out eBooks Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe new eBook program begins today with 700 available titles, but more books could be added soon. Summary.
Recession strains Valley government workers Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:15PMFor years, local governments have been a key source of stable, high-paying jobs in the central San Joaquin Valley. But that makes the region especially vulnerable as the recession hits public agencies hard, experts say.
Iran, Russia to establish joint oil bank Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:14AMTehran and Moscow have agreed to establish a joint bank to help fund bilateral projects and expand cooperation in natural gas deliveries and oil products.
St. Peters Justice Center nearing completion Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:47PMHarvey, an invisible 6-foot, 3 1/2-inch-tall rabbit, was to have appeared this November at the St. Peters Community Center for the Arts' new space in City Hall, where the Board of Aldermen now meets.
St. Peters, O'Fallon water plant upgrades geared for savings Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:44PMTreating wastewater without wasting money - that is one of the objectives behind a planned upgrade of O'Fallon's wastewater treatment plant.
Mt. San Jacinto College to break ground in Banning Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:25PMAn artist’s rendering depicts modular buildings, which are designed to have a permanent appearance. Despite the green grass portrayed in rendering, the college intends to use drought-tolerant landscaping to complement its intention of being a model campus for environmental sustainability.
UN Commission on Science and Technology releases 13th sessional report Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:42PMAccra, July 17, GNA - The 13th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development, has identified insufficient resources, infrastructure, investment and connectivity as some of the impediments of developing nations to access ICT.
Today's OpEds: Shift entitlement spending to the states; The lack of a GOP health plan; Battling tobacco Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:22PMThe U.S. fiscal path is unsustainable, primarily because of out-of-control entitlement spending. … At some point, therefore, the economy is due to crash unless Washington reins in spending. One way to avoid this outcome would be to transfer entitlement programs to the states ... failure to slash entitlements could mean a bankrupt economy. When that happens, it's sure to be the poor who suffer ...
Ed roundup: Bad schools list includes local ones Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:59PMMore than 40 Kern County public schools have been deemed so bad that parents can transfer their children to a better one in their district, or another, if they so choose, the California Board of Education decided Friday.
Eastday-German chancellor charms Party school members Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:50PMThe elegant German Chancellor Angela Merkel interacted with an eager Chinese audience, fielding and asking questions about both political issues and more intimate topics such as family life.
RTC considers quickening Rapid Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:28PMRENO –– The Regional Transportation Commission board of directors is mulling over the possibility of installing off-vehicle payment machines at its bus stations for the Rapid bus system, a move that could provide cost savings, create quicker trips for riders and possibly transfer one bus from its rotation in downtown Reno for use elsewhere.
Third-level research fund key to recovery, says Cowen Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 5:42PMTHE GOVERNMENT’S €359 million programme for third-level research will create jobs and play a pivotal role in economic recovery, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said.
The end of an era: F-15 Eagles at Langley, 1976-2010 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 12:35AMLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Did you ever think the day would come when an Eagle would not be the most familiar sight in the Langley sky? Sadly, in the months to come, the very sight of an Eagle soaring across the Langley sky will soon become an uncommon phenomenon.
Stevens Hospital stroke patients get Seattle care in Edmonds via video Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 12:32AMStevens Hospital's video conferencing provides 24-hour access to a neurologist.
The workaholic Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 12:27AMI was not the least bit surprised to read last week that on July 1, her very first day in her new job, my former boss, Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, filed no less than eight bills in Congress.
Hand of God or act of dog? Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 11:46PMThe blantantly deliberate handball by Uruguay striker Luis Suarez against Ghana in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final has polarised the football community.
Jordan: Tamweelcom launches new campaign for solar heaters Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 11:14PM06 July 2010 Jordan Micro Credit Company Tamweelcom, in cooperation with the Millennium Energy Industries, has launched a new campaign for solar heaters, using the modern technology of "evacuated tubes".
Red Cross blood drive in Phuket Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 11:03PMPHUKET CITY: The Phuket Chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society has arranged for its mobile unit to accept blood donations at the following places and times in Phuket in July, starting at Tesco Lotus th...
Cell tower applications on the rise Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 10:55PMOf the 23 wireless tower applications the city of Grand Island has on file, nearly half have come in the past five years.
Beckons Gains in Mumbai on Algae Technology Transfer Agreement With Jilani Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 10:29PMBeckons Industries Ltd. gained as much as 10.4 percent in Mumbai trading after saying it signed an agreement with Hong Kong-based Jilani International for transfer of algae technology to countries including China and Singapore.
Eye-Fi Pro X2 Review Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 10:27AMThe Eye-Fi Pro X2 represents the ultimate in camera storage with 8gb of memory, ad hoc transfers, geotagging and an extremely clever 'endless memory' mode
Spy suspects allegedly used regular consumer tech Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 10:20AMBefore James Bond heads out on a mission, he has to stop in Q's laboratory for custom-made gadgets such as an exploding watch. Life wasn't so dashing for the suspected Russian spies arrested this week
Estonia exports e-government skills worldwide Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 9:14AMIT titan Estonia is exporting its e-government technology and expertise across the globe, currently preparing new projects for the Palestinian territories, Afghanistan and Haiti.