 Un-masking a faster solution for chip-making November 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- European researchers have developed a promising solution to ‘mask-less’ semiconductor lithography and generated intense interest among major industry players. | |
Online black market valued at nearly $300 million November 25, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | User comments: 1
The value of the underground Internet economy in fraud and stolen goods topped $276 million in the period between July 2007 and June 2008, according to a report published Monday. | |
 Records tipped to tumble in 2009, thanks to new blocks November 25, 2008 | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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Revolutionary starting blocks are expected to send world swimming records tumbling again in 2009, after an Olympic year when hi-tech suits helped competitors go faster than ever. | |
 'AWESOME!': YouTube goes live November 23, 2008 | User rating: 2.8 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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YouTube has broadcast its first live event, an extravaganza which was part concert and part variety show and which drew comments from viewers ranging from "AWESOME!" to "train wreck." | |
 Hollywood moguls see cinema's future in 3D November 20, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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Three-dimensional films, once blamed for making audiences nauseous, are making a comeback and are likely to become the future of cinema thanks to digital technology, Hollywood studio moguls say. | |
What If Your Energy Supply is Gone with the Wind? November 18, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new research program at Oregon State University proposes to tackle one of the major remaining problems with wind energy – how do you provide a steady, or at least predictable flow of electricity when the ... | |
 Agent-based computer models could anticipate future economic crisis November 17, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | User comments: 1
(PhysOrg.com) -- As the stock market continues its dive, economists and business columnists have spilled a lot of ink assigning responsibility for the ongoing financial calamity. While hindsight might be clear ... | |
Nissan Cuts In Half Amount of Precious Metals Required in Catalysts November 17, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Nissan Motor Company Inc. has announced a new ultra-low precious metal catalyst that will cut in half the amount of precious metals used by car manufacturers. The new catalyst will be introduced in the new ... | |
Quicker, easier way to make coal cleaner found November 17, 2008 | User rating: 3.7 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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Construction of new coal-fired power plants in the United States is in danger of coming to a standstill, partly due to the high cost of the requirement — whether existing or anticipated — to capture all emissions of carbon ... | |
 Wired ... but frustrated November 17, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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Need help setting up that home computer or Internet connection? Frustrated by that new cell phone? You're not alone. A survey released on Sunday found that nearly half of Americans need help from others booting ... | |
Vista suit highlights Microsoft, Intel ties November 16, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 12 vote(s)
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Newly unsealed documents in a class-action lawsuit challenging Microsoft's practices for Windows Vista reveal that a controversial change made in the "Windows Vista Capable" marketing program in early 2006 may have saved ... | |
 Researchers break world record for drive systems November 14, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 24 vote(s)
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In future it can be expected that the drill used in material processing will become even faster and the compressor used for vehicles and airplanes even more compact. In order to drive these rotary applications ... | |
 Air New Zealand to trial biofuel in December November 14, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Air New Zealand said it will conduct its first trial of biofuel on one of its Boeing 747 aircraft on a flight next month. | |
Water heater choice and maintenance can reduce energy costs November 13, 2008 | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Between 16 and 18 percent of home energy is used to generate hot water, so hot water tank maintenance can pay big dividends on your energy bill. | |
White vans goes green: Novel spoiler design reduces fuel consumption November 10, 2008 | User rating: 3.7 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
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As if the drivers of mini vans and utility vehicles needed any more encouragement to drive fast between jobs, US researchers have designed a new rear spoiler for bluff-backed vehicles that can reduce drag and lift significantly. ... | |
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