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Solar Efficiency: New Nano Coating Booster
Science & Tech  (tags: NewTechnology, research, news, science, scientists, technology, tech, performance, society, world, humans, interesting, environment, discovery, design, energy, solar power, solar panels, solar )

Robert
- 5 days ago - cnn.com
Solar power researchers have developed a new anti-reflective nano-coating, that boosts solar panel ratings by allowing sunlight to be more freely absorbed from nearly every given angle!
Cyber Attacks Continue Against U.S.
Science & Tech  (tags: americans, bushadministration, government, military, news, terrorism, u.s., usa, war, china, conflict, interesting, society, world, computer, computers, internet, investigation, research, science, society, tech, technology, cyberwar, PLA, humans )

Robert
- 5 days ago - en.epochtimes.com
In 2007, a cyberwar broke out when the People's Liberation Army launched a massive coordinated Internet attack, against the US Pentagon. These cyberattacks are still continuing with overwhelming frequency!
The Resurgence of Nuclear Power
Science & Tech  (tags: nuclear power, nuclear plants, contamination, energy, nuclear waste, France, Northrop Grumman )

Ombretta
- 23 days ago - nytimes.com
Thirty years have passed since a nuclear plant has been built in the US, and during that time many older plants have been decommissioned. But that's about to change: according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 21 companies want to build 34 new plants.
So Much for Identity Security
Science & Tech  (tags: passport, RFIDs, RFID chip, hack, identity, identity theft )

Ombretta
- 48 days ago - voices.washingtonpost.com
Jeroen van Beek, a security researcher at the University of Amsterdam, revealed his software that enables a user the ability to manipulate the data encoded on any RFID chip in any passport.
Study Finds Possible Biological Basis for Political Positions
Science & Tech  (tags: study, science, research )

Michael
- 59 days ago - washingtonpost.com
People who startle easily in response to threatening images or loud sounds seem to have a biological predisposition to adopt conservative political positions on many hot-button social issues
FOXNews.Com - Arrest in Girl Scout's 33-Year-Old Murder Jolts City - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
Science & Tech  (tags: children, crime, investigation, news, sex offenders, murder )

Nina
- 58 days ago - foxnews.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- For 33 days, Nashville wondered what happened to a 9-year-old Girl Scout who disappeared while out delivering cookies.
Remaining Anonymous on the Internet Might Soon Disappear! U.N. Agency Eyes Curbs on Internet Anonymity
Science & Tech  (tags: United Nations, Internet, Big Brother )

Carol
- 66 days ago - news.cnet.com
A United Nations agency is quietly drafting technical standards, proposed by the Chinese government, to define methods of tracing the original source of Internet communications and potentially curbing the ability of users to remain anonymous.
Chrome Beta Arrives
Science & Tech  (tags: Google, web browsers, Chrome, Microsoft, new software )

Ombretta
- 77 days ago - washingtonpost.com
Google has released the beta version of a new browser, hoping to rival Microsoft Explorer.
A New Use for An Old Spice
Science & Tech  (tags: cinnamon, food mold, mold, mold inhibitor, health, natural, food preservation )

Ombretta
- 79 days ago - nytimes.com
Good old cinnamon has been found to be a mold-inhibitor extraordinaire. This concise but informative article explains the research behind this finding.
Without a Trace
Science & Tech  (tags: Microsoft, IE8, online privacy, cookies, internet ads, web surfing )

Ombretta
- 81 days ago - cnn.com
Microsoft's upcoming IE8 supposedly has a lot of bells & whistles to make web surfing faster and easier, but there's one that's grabbed all the media attention: InPrivate Browsing. Read all about it right here.
 
 
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