Researchers push transmission rate of copper
cables

post from Science Blog - on 14 November 2007 09:27:27 AM. © Science Blog -

You may not be able to get blood out of a turnip, but according to Penn State engineers, you can increase the data transmission of Category-7 copper cables used to connect computers to each other and the Internet. "Working with NEXANS, the company that manufactures the cable, we have examined the possibility of sending digital data at a rate of 100 gigabits per second over 100 meters of Category-7 copper cable."

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First HD Image of the Earth from 236,000 Miles
Away [Moon]

post from CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries on 14 November 2007 09:27:15 AM. © CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries

From Gizmodo: If you ever wondered what our planet looked like in hi-def from a quarter of a million miles away, now you know. Thanks to an HDTV camera with 1920 x 1080 resolution onboard the lunar explorer Kaguya (but you can call her Serene), images of the Earth rising and se

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What if everybody in the United States flushed
the toilet at the same time

post from CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries on 14 November 2007 09:08:44 AM. © CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries

From HowStuffWorks: Daily Stuff Feed: In honor of World Toilet Day (Nov 19), How Stuff Works asked the ultimate toilet-related question: What if everybody in the United States flushed the toilet at the same time? Since as far as we could find out — no one's ever tried it

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Ever wanted to host a science TV show

post from Aetiology on 14 November 2007 09:00:00 AM. © Aetiology

WIRED Science host Ziya Tong reveals how she ended up where she is today, and the secrets behind her success. Check out her post to see how spamming, melting make-up, Jane Goodall, and Michael Jackson have played into her career trajectory.

(And if you've not watched WIRED Science yet, tonight Ziya will have a segment on the business of disease and direct-to-consumer drug advertising, using the example of Restless Leg Syndrome).

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The World's Most Deadly Animal

post from Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted) on 14 November 2007 08:59:59 AM. © Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)

tags: the world's most deadly animal, streaming video

Do you know what the world's most deadly animal (for humans) is? The grizzly bear? Or wolves? Or maybe the humble hippopotamus? There is a streaming video below the fold that answers this question. [1:58]

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New iRobot Product: Gutter Cleaning Robot

post from Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog on 14 November 2007 08:25:00 AM. © Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog

irobot Looj gutter cleaner

iRobot originally offered the Roomba vacuum cleaner. They have added several items to their inventory including a pool cleaner and floor washing. Their latest product is the iRobot Looj, a gutter cleaning robot. Place it in your gutter and it sweeps out debris (up to 60 feet). In October the Looj received the Digital Life award as the best Gift for Adults. It has also received the CES Innovations 2008 Award for best home appliance.

Find more cool products on our Gadgets and Gizmo page. Related: Huge PC monitor - Asimo Robot: Running and Climbing Stairs - Digital Pen - Toaster Design - Wired NextFest 2007 webcasts - Robo-Salamander

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Raising Lift Truck Ops to a Higher Level

post from CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries on 14 November 2007 08:16:00 AM. © CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries

Fleet management programs for lift trucks give managers the tools they need to right-size their fleets and manage administrative costs. This round-up article looks at two approaches to management — the financing and maintenance programs provided by lift truck manufacturers and their dealers, a

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How Much "Cents" Does Robotics Actually
Make

post from CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries on 14 November 2007 08:16:00 AM. © CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries

With robotics technology continuing to advance at a rapid pace, it appears that this option for making manufacturing and assembly more productive is one that will accelerate further into the future. However, in practically all applications purchasing robotic equipment seems to be a complicated proce

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Old Technique, New Electronics

post from CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries on 14 November 2007 08:15:00 AM. © CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries

A 19^th century chemical process may lead to the fabrication of better quality graphene. Researchers at the University of California's NanoSystems Institute sprayed a solution of graphite oxide powder onto heated silicon chips. After the liquid evaporates and the surface is treated with a reducing a

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Problems With Dell Laptop

post from CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries on 14 November 2007 07:34:18 AM. © CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries

I have a Dell Laptop... Latitude D600 I started the system ... now it is giving "DISK READ ERROR ... Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart" ... Please help me ... REGARDS,

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