Reuters – The University of Toronto and IBM Corp are building Canada’s most powerful supercomputer,…
Month: August 2008
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Our greening vocabulary – ‘carbon footprint’, ‘electrosmog’ and ‘eco-village’ get dictionary status
Environmental terms “electrosmog”, “eco-village” and “carbon footprint” make it into the latest edition of the…
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Pentagon puts hold on USAF cyber effort (AP)
AP – The Pentagon this week delayed and may kill the Air Force’s nascent Cyberspace…
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Reserve, National Guard At Higher Risk Of Alcohol-related Problems After Returning From Combat
Younger service members and Reserve and National Guard combat personnel returning from the wars in…
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Green Roofs Differ In Building Cooling, Water Handling Capabilities
The first study to compare the performance of different types of green roofs suggests that…
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Overweight Hispanic Children At Significant Risk For Pre-diabetes, According To New Study
Overweight Hispanic children are at significant risk for pre-diabetes, a condition marked by higher than…
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Virtual Reality Goggles Create An Equal Opportunity Eye Test
Visual field tests are widely used by eye doctors and neurologists. By determining the health…
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Childhood Dairy Intake May Improve Adolescent Bone Health
Dairy is recognized as a key component of a healthy, balanced diet. However, until recently…
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Smells Like Bees’ Spirit: Response To Pheromone Changes According To Situation
When bumblebees return to the nest from a successful foraging mission, they produce a pheromone…
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Hope over ‘quick’ bird flu test
UK experts developing a testing machine for bird flu say it could save lives by…