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Comment Re:The obvious solution (Score 2, Informative) 295

by SubmersibleJester on Friday November 21, 2008 @04:56PM (#25850649) Attached to: Worm Attack Prompts DoD To Ban Use of External Media

Windows doesn't run a ship of war. Some flavor of Unix (Solaris, HP-UX) or Linux (custom or RedHat) are used for all Command and Control computers. Windows is just used for office work and such. So logistics and paperwork are suffering, but thats it

Manmade Flood to Nourish Grand Canyon Ecosystem 56

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday March 05, 2008 @10:01PM from the two-of-every-kind-of-tourist dept.

Dr. Eggman writes "The Associated Press brings us news of a flood in the Grand Canyon. This flood is no ordinary flood, however. This is a man-made flood released from the Glen Canyon Dam. The Dam is releasing four to five times its normal amount of water over the course of a three day artificial flood. Scientists are conducting this massive experiment in order to document and better understand the complex relation of the aquatic habitats, natural floods, and the sediment they bring. Floods no longer bring sediment to these parts of the canyon as the Dam keeps it locked up and released in small, drawn out intervals. The Dam prevents the floods from bringing the sediments in to replenish the sandbars and allow the river to maintain its warm, murky habitat rather than a cool, clear one. It is thought that this cool clear environment brought on by the dam is responsible for helping to extinguish 4 species of fish and push 2 more towards the brink. It is hoped that this terra-reformation experiment will positively impact the habitat and fish populations, warranting further artificial floods at an increased rate of every one to two years rather than the time span between the two previous floods and this one of 8 and 4 years."

Will Mars be a One-way Trip? 724

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday March 05, 2008 @09:56PM from the please-send-paris-hilton dept.

alexj33 writes "Will humans ever really go to Mars? Let's face it, the obstacles are quite daunting. Not only are there numerous, difficult, technical issues to overcome, but the political will and perseverance of any one nation to undertake such an arduous task is huge. However, one former NASA engineer believes a human mission to Mars is quite possible, and such an event would unify the world as never before. But Jim McLane's proposal includes a couple of major caveats: the trip to Mars should be one-way, and have a crew of only one person."

Feds Have a High-Speed Backdoor Into Wireless Carrier 229

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday March 05, 2008 @08:32PM from the all-the-better-to-snoop-with dept.

An anonymous reader writes "An unnamed U.S. wireless carrier maintains an unfiltered, unmonitored DS-3 line from its internal network to a facility in Quantico, Virginia, according to Babak Pasdar, a computer security consultant who did work for the company in 2003. Customer voice calls, billing records, location information and data traffic are all allegedly exposed. A similar claim was leveled against Verizon Wireless in a 2006 lawsuit."

Feed Science Daily: How Ferroelectric Computer Memory Works (sciencedaily.com)

From feed by sdfeed on Wednesday October 10, 2007 @02:32PM

Chemists and engineers have performed multiscale modeling of ferroelectric domain walls and provided a new theory of behavior for domain-wall motion, the "sliding wall" that separates ferroelectric domains and makes high-density ferroelectric RAM possible.

Feed Science Daily: Microgrid Allows Simultaneous Study Of Multiple Variables (sciencedaily.com)

From feed by sdfeed on Wednesday October 10, 2007 @02:32PM

Scientists have developed a method for correlating the results of microscopic imaging techniques in a way that could lead to improved understanding, diagnosis and possibly treatment of a variety of disease conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.

Feed Science Daily: Brain Circuits Used In Sensation Of Touch Identified (sciencedaily.com)

From feed by sdfeed on Wednesday October 10, 2007 @02:32PM

The ability to tactually recognize fine spatial details, such as the raised dots used in braille, is especially important to those who are blind. With that in mind, a team of researchers has identified the neural circuitry that facilitates spatial discrimination through touch. Understanding this circuitry may lead to the creation of sensory-substitution devices, such as tactile maps for the visually impaired.

Feed Science Daily: Circumcision May Not Impact Sexual Sensation (sciencedaily.com)

From feed by sdfeed on Friday July 27, 2007 @12:13AM

Sexual sensation in circumcised and uncircumcised men may not be so different after all. New research consisted of genital sensory testing conducted on circumcised and uncircumcised men during states of sexual arousal and non-arousal. Results showed that no difference between the two groups was found in sensitivity to touch or pain.

Feed Science Daily: Weight Gain or Weight Loss Can Affect Unborn Baby (sciencedaily.com)

From feed by sdfeed on Thursday July 26, 2007 @08:12PM

While weight and obesity have long concerned women in relation to body image and lifestyle issues, few are aware of the possible risks that fluctuating weight could have on their unborn child. Gaining or losing weight in between pregnancies can have major health implications for an unborn baby.

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