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Life's Complexity Began With Poop
Every now and then, science puts forth a theory that -- at least on a bitterly cold December day, with a flu infection stirring fatigue in a certain science journalist -- resonates with grand poetic truth. The theory: the incredible complexity of life on Earth, the myriad of forms and forms and functions, owes its existence to poop.
Every now and then, science puts forth a theory that -- at least on a bitterly cold December day, with a flu infection stirring fatigue in a certain science journalist -- resonates with grand poetic truth. The theory: the incredible complexity of life on Earth, the myriad of forms and forms and functions, owes its existence to poop.
Microbiology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 06, 2007, 8:48am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 06, 2007, 8:48am
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Evolution Battling Intelligent Design in Florida Schools
The next intelligent design showdown will take place in Florida, where opposition is mounting to state -mandated emphasis on the importance of evolution to science education.
The next intelligent design showdown will take place in Florida, where opposition is mounting to state -mandated emphasis on the importance of evolution to science education.
Evolution
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 06, 2007, 8:48am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 06, 2007, 8:48am
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Simulations of Ailing Artists’ Eyes Yield New Insights on Style
Understanding physical infirmity can help assess the work of a handful of Impressionists.
Understanding physical infirmity can help assess the work of a handful of Impressionists.
Computer Science
Source: NYT
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:31am
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Source: NYT
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:31am
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Teen Science Wizards Make History
The old myth that girls aren't good at science got another deep wound Monday, as females - one from Lehigh Valley, Pa., and two from Long Island, N.Y. - won all the top prizes in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology.
The old myth that girls aren't good at science got another deep wound Monday, as females - one from Lehigh Valley, Pa., and two from Long Island, N.Y. - won all the top prizes in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology.
Spam’s End? Maybe, if Time Allows
Twenty-five years ago Steven T. Kirsch built a better mouse. Now he believes he has found a way to create a better trap — for spam, not mice — if he has enough time to finish his project.
Twenty-five years ago Steven T. Kirsch built a better mouse. Now he believes he has found a way to create a better trap — for spam, not mice — if he has enough time to finish his project.
Computer Science
Source: NYT
Posted on: Monday, Dec 03, 2007, 11:29am
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Source: NYT
Posted on: Monday, Dec 03, 2007, 11:29am
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Software That Organizes Intelligently
The heaps of information piling up virtually on today's computers present a major organizational problem for many people. A soon-to-be-released product called Smart Desktop, from a division of Seattle-based company Pi Corporation, aims to help people sort that information automatically and intelligently.
The heaps of information piling up virtually on today's computers present a major organizational problem for many people. A soon-to-be-released product called Smart Desktop, from a division of Seattle-based company Pi Corporation, aims to help people sort that information automatically and intelligently.
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Dec 03, 2007, 11:28am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Dec 03, 2007, 11:28am
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One Bad Apple: Consumers Prefer Perfect Produce
Consumers don't like blemishes, at least on apples, that is. The study of consumer values led by Chengyan Yue, PhD, Assistant Professor of Horticultural Science & Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, found that low tolerance for cosmetically damaged apples impacts consumers' purchasing decisions.
Consumers don't like blemishes, at least on apples, that is. The study of consumer values led by Chengyan Yue, PhD, Assistant Professor of Horticultural Science & Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, found that low tolerance for cosmetically damaged apples impacts consumers' purchasing decisions.
Psychology
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Monday, Dec 03, 2007, 11:28am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Monday, Dec 03, 2007, 11:28am
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Organic transistor improves with age
Ageing may be as important to electronics as it is to good wine. A plastic transistor doubles its performance if simply left to sit at room temperature for a week.
Ageing may be as important to electronics as it is to good wine. A plastic transistor doubles its performance if simply left to sit at room temperature for a week.
Computer Science
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 02, 2007, 8:38pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 02, 2007, 8:38pm
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Listen:Artificial Intelligence Enters Brave New World
The idea of what Artificial Intelligence should be has evolved over the past 50 years — from solving puzzles and playing chess to emulating the abilities of a child: walking, recognizing objects. A recent conference brought together those who invent the future.
The idea of what Artificial Intelligence should be has evolved over the past 50 years — from solving puzzles and playing chess to emulating the abilities of a child: walking, recognizing objects. A recent conference brought together those who invent the future.
Computer Science
Source: NPR
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 02, 2007, 8:38pm
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 02, 2007, 8:38pm
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Software That Learns from Users
A massive AI project called CALO could revolutionize machine learning
A massive AI project called CALO could revolutionize machine learning
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Nov 30, 2007, 12:15pm
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Nov 30, 2007, 12:15pm
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The Difficult Economics and Science of Genetically Modified Produce
Agriculture
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 1:09pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 1:09pm
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An Algorithm That Makes Voices Clearer
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 7:28am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 7:28am
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Parasomnias: The Science of Unsound Sleep
Healthcare
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 7:28am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 7:28am
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Digital library surpasses 1 million books
Computer Science
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, 4:32pm
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, 4:32pm
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How Technology Almost Lost the War: In Iraq, the Critical Networks Are Social — Not Electronic
Computer Science
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, 11:22am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, 11:22am
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Google Wants To Be Your Hard Drive
Computer Science
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, 11:22am
Rating: | Views: 1117 | Comments: 0
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, 11:22am
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Cell Phone College Class Opens in Japan
Computer Science
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, 11:21am
Rating: | Views: 1131 | Comments: 0
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, 11:21am
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The Internet can’t replace TV — yet
Computer Science
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Monday, Nov 26, 2007, 4:03pm
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Monday, Nov 26, 2007, 4:03pm
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The Bandwith Demands of Increasingly Complex Web Sites and Content Will Slow Us Down
Computer Science
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Friday, Nov 23, 2007, 10:20am
Rating: | Views: 1323 | Comments: 0
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Friday, Nov 23, 2007, 10:20am
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Internet users give up privacy in exchange for trust
Computer Science
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 22, 2007, 7:22am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 22, 2007, 7:22am
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Whose rules apply to the web?
Computer Science
Source: CSM
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007, 9:22am
Rating: | Views: 1230 | Comments: 0
Source: CSM
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007, 9:22am
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Bee strategy helps servers run more sweetly
Computer Science
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Sunday, Nov 18, 2007, 11:14am
Rating: | Views: 1135 | Comments: 0
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Sunday, Nov 18, 2007, 11:14am
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Molecular gastronomist uses science to answer common cooking conundrums
Misc
Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Sunday, Nov 18, 2007, 11:14am
Rating: | Views: 1380 | Comments: 0
Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Sunday, Nov 18, 2007, 11:14am
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Molecular 'amplifier' boosts DNA computing
Computer Science
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Saturday, Nov 17, 2007, 12:07pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Saturday, Nov 17, 2007, 12:07pm
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World's first 'robot' guitar tunes itself
Computer Science
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 15, 2007, 8:50am
Rating: | Views: 1134 | Comments: 0
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 15, 2007, 8:50am
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Newcomers hit top 10 in supercomputer list
Computer Science
Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007, 3:39pm
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007, 3:39pm
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Marvel Comics Takes An Online Leap
Computer Science
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007, 5:30pm
Rating: | Views: 1197 | Comments: 0
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007, 5:30pm
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Project Seeks to Track Terror Web Posts
Computer Science
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Nov 12, 2007, 3:11pm
Rating: | Views: 1127 | Comments: 0
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Nov 12, 2007, 3:11pm
Rating: | Views: 1127 | Comments: 0
Intel Launching New Chip Lineup With Circuit-Shrinking Technology
Computer Science
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Nov 12, 2007, 12:36pm
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Nov 12, 2007, 12:36pm
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YourStreet connects news stories to places, creating a different kind of social network
Computer Science
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Nov 09, 2007, 11:29am
Rating: | Views: 1493 | Comments: 0
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Nov 09, 2007, 11:29am
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