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THQ, DreamWorks reach video-game deal
December 2, 2009 9:00 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsTHQ Inc. and DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. said Wednesday they have reached a deal that gives THQ exclusive rights to create video games based on two upcoming DreamWorks films, "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom" and "Puss In Boots," as well as the animated television show "The Penguins of...
Newly Explored Bacteria Reveal Some Huge RNA Surprises
December 2, 2009 8:52 am | by Yale University | CommentsYale University researchers have found very large RNA structures within previously unstudied bacteria that appear crucial to basic biological functions such as helping viruses infect cells or allowing genes to “jump” to different parts of the chromosome.
Researchers create cell phones for sign language
December 2, 2009 8:52 am | by Cornell University | CommentsCornell researchers and colleagues have created cell phones that allow deaf people to communicate in sign language, the same way hearing people use phones to talk.
Intel 48-Core Processor Could Reshape Computing
December 2, 2009 8:51 am | by Intel | CommentsSANTA CLARA, CA - Researchers from Intel Labs demonstrated an experimental, 48-core Intel processor, or "single-chip cloud computer," that rethinks many of the approaches used in today's designs for laptops, PCs and servers.
Survey Research Institute, Princeton partner on poll
December 2, 2009 7:52 am | by Cornell University | CommentsResearchers at Cornell's Survey Research Institute, along with Princeton and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, are conducting a survey of unemployed workers in New Jersey.
Google allows publishers to strengthen 'pay walls'
December 2, 2009 7:00 am | by ANDREW VANACORE - AP Business Writers - Associated Press | CommentsIn a move that could help improve relations between Google Inc. and the media industry, the Internet search company is offering publishers a way to build more solid "pay walls" around their online stories while still appearing in search results.In an official blog post Tuesday, Google said it...
AER E 492 Symposium
December 2, 2009 6:55 am | by Iowa State University | CommentsThe AER E 492 seniors will be holding their symposium which will be held in Room 1235 Howe...
AER E 462 Design Presentations
December 2, 2009 6:55 am | by Iowa State University | CommentsThursday, December 10, 20097:00 PM - 9:00 PMAlliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium1140 Howe...
Intel Offers Developer Kit For Future Atom™ Processor Netbook Apps
December 2, 2009 6:53 am | by Intel | CommentsSANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 2, 2009 – Intel Corporation has made its beta version of the Intel® Atom™ Developer Program Software Development Kit (SDK) available for Microsoft Windows* and Moblin* operating systems developers.
Honors students to present posters
December 2, 2009 6:04 am | by Iowa State University | CommentsAER E students presenting are: Robert Grandin, Stephen McKim, and Matthew Martin.
AER E 466 Multi-Disciplinary Design Presentations
December 2, 2009 6:04 am | by Iowa State University | CommentsWednesday, December 9, 20097:00 - 9:00 PM1344 Howe HallInstructor: Steve HollandThere are...
Statement on Proposed NASA Study at Brookhaven National Laboratory
December 2, 2009 6:01 am | by Brookhaven National Laboratory | CommentsPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has raised concerns about a proposed NASA study that would use squirrel monkeys. The study would be conducted by researchers at McLean Hospital, a psychiatric facility of Harvard Medical School, and is proposed to take place at a NASA...
Protein Synthesis: 1971 Video
December 2, 2009 6:01 am | by Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog | CommentsThe above webcast shows protein synthesis, from a 1971 Stanford University video with Paul Berg (Nobel Laureate – 1980 Nobel Prize for Chemistry and National Medal of Science in 1983). The film does not exactly present the traditional scientist stereotype. It does pretty much...
Global Server Sales Still Weak
December 2, 2009 5:02 am | by Wall Street Journal | CommentsThe world-wide server market declined year-on-year for the fifth straight quarter during the summer but posted its first sequential growth of 2009.
Nokia Sees Rise in Volumes
December 2, 2009 5:02 am | by Wall Street Journal | CommentsThe world's largest handset maker expects handset-industry volumes to rise 10% in 2010 and said it would focus on stabilizing the average selling price of its handsets.
