College students often spend their free time thinking about beer, but a group of Rice…
Month: October 2008
Mathematicians Illuminate Deep Connection Between Classical And Quantum Physics
Mathematicians have proven a significant version of the quantum unique ergodicity conjecture. The new work,…
Prostate Cancer Gene Test Provides New Early Detection
Currently, early detection of prostate cancer depends on an abnormal digital rectal examination and an…
Gene Screen To Identify Causes Of Autism
A new screening method can be used to detect the chromosomal abnormalities most commonly associated…
First Gamma-ray-only Pulsar Observation Opens New Window On Stellar Evolution
About three times a second, a 10,000-year-old stellar corpse sweeps a beam of gamma-rays toward…
Broadcasters Air White Space Grievances
The Federal Communications Commission continues to receive plenty of static from both sides of the…
Video-Game Sales Slide, But Analysts Optimistic (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – Sales of the Nintendo Wii game console rose 37 percent in September, but…
Europe delays its ExoMars mission
The ExoMars rover, which will search for signs of life on the Red Planet, will…
Microsoft PDC to feature various technologies (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld – Microsoft bills its upcoming Professional Developers Conference as a gathering of developers and…
Social networking sites told to warn users of weak privacy controls (AFP)
AFP – Social networking websites were urged Friday to warn users about the low level…