Chemical compounds called manganites have been studied for many years since the discovery of colossal…
Month: February 2011
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Pesticide-free method takes a bite out of mosquito-borne disease
Two strategies to control mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever, are reducing mosquito…
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Training for walking on Mars
Three crewmembers of the Mars500 virtual flight to Mars have ‘landed’ on their destination planet…
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Jumping genes: Tumor microvesicles reveal detailed genetic information
The same research team that first discovered tumor-associated RNA in tiny membrane-enclosed sacs released into…
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Deep-sea volcanic vents discovered in chilly waters of Southern Ocean
Scientists have discovered a new set of deep-sea volcanic vents in the chilly waters of…
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Microsoft upgrade to let phones connect to Xbox (AP)
AP – Now that it has hooked up with Nokia Corp. phones, Microsoft Corp. hopes…
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Nokia CEO under gun to justify Microsoft switch (AP)
AP – Investors have panned his shake-up strategy and employees are rankled. Now, Nokia Corp.’s…
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Identity thieves hit local library computers
Identity thieves can lurk in the unlikeliest of places, including your local library.
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Identity thieves hit local library computers
Identity thieves can lurk in the unlikeliest of places, including your local library.
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Unfunny Valentine: Facebook scams
Valentine’s Day is a favorite holiday of lovers — and hackers.