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Hello all, First we would like to thank you for your support all these days. We made lot of changes to our site, and now we decided that we will not post any news articles news section. Further we decided to put a blog for the latest news...... Site Announcement Abnormal cell division that yields cells with an extra set of chromosomes can initiate the development of tumors in mice, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have shown, validating a controversial theory about cancer causation put forth by a.... Double trouble: Cells with duplicate genomes can trigger tumors Researchers have discovered 10 new molecular structures with pharmaceutical potential in a species of red seaweed that lives in the shallow coral reef along the coastline of Fiji in the south Pacific Ocean. Some of these natural compounds showed the... Seaweed yields new compounds with pharmaceutical potential Duke engineers have added a new construction tool to their bio-nanofabrication toolbox. Using an enzyme called TdTase, engineers can vertically extend short DNA chains attached to nanometer-sized gold plates. This advance adds new capability to the..... Engineers build DNA 'nanotowers' with enzyme tools Researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Wayne State University have found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma, a chest cancer caused by asbestos. The finding opens the way to a blood test for the disease... Elevated blood levels of a protein are linked to asbestos-induced cancers Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have identified an elusive protein that performs a necessary step in the production of human chromosomes. The new study appears in the most recent issue (Oct. 7) of the... Study finds protein is required for human chromosome production Biologists at Florida State University have uncovered the pivotal role of a gene called "Cut" that acts as a sort of middleman in cell-to-cell communication. A DNA-binding protein, Cut interprets and transcribes the developmental signals...... FSU biologists describe key role of signal-transcribing gene during cell cycle International researchers in history and philosophy of science will join leading Queensland bioscientists to discuss the meaning of the genomic revolution at a conference to be held at The University of Queensland (UQ) on October 14-15. The...... Researchers address the meaning of the genomic revolution Engineers at Purdue University have shown how researchers might better use tiny hollow fibers called "multi-walled carbon nanotubes" to more precisely measure structures and devices for electronics and other applications. Findings will...... Engineers point way to better use of nanotubes as measuring tips For the first time, stem cell researchers at the University of Minnesota have coaxed human embryonic stem cells to create cancer-killing cells in the laboratory, paving the way for future treatments for various types of cancers (or tumors). The resea... U of MN researchers use human embryonic stem cells to kill cancer cells March 10 - 16, 2005, Hanover, Germany... CeBIT 2005: Solutions for a Digital World March 14 - 15, 2005, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA... Fourth Annual International Conference on Public Safety: Technology & Counter-Terrorism March 15 - 16, 2005, National Academy of Sciences Lecture Room Washington, D.C.... Technology, Policy, and Cultural Dimensions of Biometric Systems: A Workshop March 19 - 23, 2005, Pennsylvania Convention Center/Marriott Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, USA... 2005 IEEE International Conference on Speech, Acoustics, and Signal Processing March 28 - April 1, 2005, 28 March-1 April 2005 • Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center • Orlando, FL, USA... Biometric Technology for Human Identification (OR31)Part of SPIE’s International Symposium on Defense and Security March 28 - April 1, 2005, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida USA... Defense and Security Symposium 2005 March 28 - 31, 2005, SINGAPORE... GLOBAL SECURITY ASIA 2005,Singapore Expo March 29 - 30, 2005, Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, Orlando, FL, USA... IMS 2005 IEEE International Workshop on Measurement Systems for Homeland Security March 30 - 31, 2005, National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, Maryland... Workshop on Biometrics and E-Authentication Over Open Networks: NIST March 31 - April 1, 2005, Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, Orlando, FL... CIHSPS 2005-IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Homeland Security and Personal Safety BRodda writes:How small can you build an RC Helicopter? How about 6.9 grams (.243 ounces). The RC signals is actually an IR signal, but has 4 channels for real flight control. The comparison photo to the hamster is cute too. You can see how far his m... Worlds Lightest RC Helicopter Roger Pink writes: The number of Ph.D. degrees granted in Science and Engineering is up for a second year in a row. A total of 26,275 Ph.D. degrees were awarded in 2004. Approximately 62% of the Ph.D. degrees were in science or engineering. Non-US ci... Science and Engineering Doctorates Are Up Ken Thayer writes:Professors at Clarkson University have successfully used Play-Doh modeling clay to replicate a human fingerprint that successfully fooled nine out of 10 biometric fingerprint security scanners. This may change the way IBM and other ... Play-Doh isn't just child's play Roger Pink writes: Scientists have discovered a Kuiper Belt Object that is about a 5th to a half times smaller than Pluto. The object orbits in a belt of icy pseudo-planets commonly called the Kuiper Belt. The object, tentatively named 2004 XR190 but... New Kuiper Belt Object "Buffy" Has Unusual Tilt Chris Leonard writes:The question as it appears in the 12/13 edition of Techs & Specs from GlobalSpec: While at your camp at the lake, walking with your daughter, you come across some neighbors working on the water system for one of the camps. It... Pump Problems: Newsletter Challenge (12/13/05) ROBERT B. writes: I am working on a project to improve on an existing product. I am trying to locate a material that will return to its original shape after being deformed (bent). This can be either plastic or metal. If plastic is selected, it should... Help Needed: Shape Retaining Materials Chris Leonard writes:International scientists, led by a team from Linköping University in Sweden have theorized that the outer core of the Earth consists of iron fused with magnesium. The team has succeeded in producing this alloy under extremely hig... Could the Earth's Outer Core Consist of Iron-Magnesium Alloy? boneconsulting writes:Fun stuff from Scientific American online. Their monthly "Ask The Expert" column poses the question: How do scientists measure or calculate the weight of a planet?... How much does the Earth weigh? Ronald Cassar writes: I want to build a 240V single phase to 415V three phase converter but I don't have a circuit diagram. Can someone help me to find one?... 240V single phase to 415V three phase converter Chris Leonard writes:The Earth's magnetic pole appears to be moving very quickly from North America towards Siberia and it seems to have sped up over the last century. Whether the drift will continue in one direction or is part of a normal oscillatio... Earth's Magnetic Pole Drifting More Quickly Than Believed The Distributed Control Systems (DCS) market in India is forecasted to grow at an extremely robust 17.4 percent over the next five years, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study.... DCS Market in India to Exceed 450 Million Dollars by 2009 This third edition of Kutz's handbook is the most aggressive revision undertaken, because of the widening breadth of subjects covered and specialisation required from engineers. Now available with 30% off from Amazon.... Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Electronics, MEMS, Instrumentation, and Control v. 2 Researcher Edward Winward at Loughborough University is investigating diesel engine fuels and lubricants, using the Windmill Logger application to continuously collect data for later processing.... Windmill software helps diesel engine research A major change in the methods used by hackers to break into computers has been revealed in a report issued by an influential research institute. The study suggests that computer criminals have shifted attention away from bugs in operating system soft... Hackers change tactics to crack open computers Sales of industrial control products and systems, as measured in NEMA's Primary Industrial Controls Index, increased 3 percent during the third quarter of 2005. Compared to the same period a year ago, the index jumped by 5.5 percent. With its eighth ... Sales of industrial control products Increase Designed for large-scale installations monitoring hundreds of doorways, Biodata's new people counting system is over 95% accurate. It comprises CCTV cameras linked to units which detect, count and record people passing underneath. All units can now b... Monitor Hundreds of Doorways with new People Counting System The latest developments in the field of dynamic mechanic measurements, including special solutions for the accuracy measurements, have made it possible to establish a uniform methodology, covering a variety of motion quantities, parameters ranges and... Testing of Sensors and Measurement Transducers for Real Measurements The Distributed Control System (DCS) market, primarily buoyed by growth in developing countries such as China and India and a slowdown in hardware price declines, has experienced healthy growth between 2003 and 2004. This growth is expected to contin... Global DCS Market Growth to Average 6% through 2009 Conference and exhibition on sensors, data acquisition and instrumentation. 6-8 December 2005, Virginia, USA.... SensorsGov Just released, this new book explaining the underlying principles of wireless instruments and applying recent communication technology to instrumentation systems. It covers software support at the stand-alone instrument and network levels and include... Wireless Instruments and Instrumentation: Networks, Design, and Applications Recently, two major highways, the 403 and 404, in the Greater Toronto Area received new high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and a new website from Transport Canada that is attempting to get people to use them.... Smartcommute.ca helps GTA commuters to set up Carpools Are you still looking to set up a home computer network but don't want to run cables through your wall? Then why not consider putting all the components for a wireless home network under the tree this Christmas.... Inexpensive Wireless Home Network The growing demand for Digital Home products and services such as cell phones, high-speed Internet, and DVDs drove changes in the spending patterns of Canadian households in 2004.... Stats Can: Demand for Digital Home products surge Cell phone use in Canada lags most industrialized countries in the world because of antiquated regulatory polices according to a recent study by the C.D. Howe Institute.... Researchers say regulators hindering cell phone growth ATI Technologies announced today the availability of its latest mainstream video graphics card, the Radeon X1600 XT with 256 MB of memory.... Radeon 'R' X1600 Graphic Cards Digital Home is not sure whether this is a gift you should give the kids or parents, however, if you or your kids are feeling overwhelmed when it comes to homework and reports then Microsoft Student might be just the trick for the second half of the ... Homework Helper: Microsoft Student 2006 Bell Canada today announced flat-rate per minute billing for global roaming on GSM Networks for Bell Mobility customers.... Bell launches flat-rate billing service for global roaming A man from Nashville, Tennessee, hand-delivered a letter to the offices of John Seigenthaler Sr. in which he admits posting false information in a Wikipedia article.... Does prank spell doom for Wikipedia? It's hard to imagine life without debit cards. If you're like most Canadians, you probably use your debit card to pay for groceries, gas and much more. In addition, the debit card lets you to withdraw cash from over 47,000 automated banking machines ... Canadians: How to Send Cash Via Email High definition television (HDTV) sets will be in approximately 18 million North American homes by the end of this year, however, research suggests that only about half of those homes will actually be watching HD programming. The reason so many cons... What do I need to watch High Definition programming? Who wants a Black iDog for Christmas? It would have been a great Holiday gift buy, but the Black iDog from Hasbro won't ship until January. Why did they miss the Christmas shopping season? Maybe there's some Toy industry...... Black iDog from Hasbro Samsung slider cellphones have been a hit this year, but this new Samsung t809 cellphone is a step up - it's thin, sleek, and multimedia ready. T-Mobile is now offering the Samsung t809 slider phone that features a 1.3-megapixel camera,...... Samsung t809 Cellphone from T-Mobile Review Will watching video on a cellphone catch on? Sprint Nextel Corp. certainly hope so, as they are announcing a new service which allows mobile video phone users to watch full-length movies, television shows, concerts and comedy specials. The mobile...... Sprint and MSpot Mobile Movies Luxury, high-end cellphones are not meant for everyone, but there is a market for them: The rich and famous. Motorola taps into this demo with the new Limited Edition Liquid Gold RAZR V3i cellphone which will be sold exclusively...... Motorola Limited Edition Liquid Gold RAZR V3i Cellphone A day after Creative Japan's announcement of the Creative Zen Vision:M portable media player, the cool new device is getting a wider release, and has popped-up on Creative's main website with all the Zen Vision: M accessories, details and features...... Creative Zen Vision:M Review Microsoft Corp. has introduced a beta version of Windows Live Local, an online local search and mapping service that combines unique bird's-eye imagery with advanced driving directions, Yellow Pages and other local search tools. Powered by Virtual Ea... Windows Live Local Launched A hands-on Samsung SGH-P300 cellphone review was done at Mobile-Review, giving the thin credit card sized cellphone a thorough test. There are loads of images, screenshots, and comparison photos of the Samsung SGH P300, and extensive rundown of the..... Samsung SGH-P300 Cellphone Review Yahoo! is set to offer two new fee-based voice over IP (voip) services that allows customers to make voice calls from a PC to a telephone and receive phone calls on a PC. The Yahoo Phone Out and Phone In...... Yahoo Phone Out, Yahoo Phone In There's no doubt that Creative Technologies has come out with some good personal media gadgets this year, just look at the Creative Zen Vision, and Zen Micro Photo for instance. Well, now Creative Japan is introducing the Zen Vision:M...... Zen Vision:M from Creative It looks like the Motorola ROKR E2 mobile music phone is in fact on the way, since brief details of the new ROKR E2 cellphone were presented to Motorola investors last month. According to the description in the presentation...... Motorola ROKR E2
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