items tagged with Sun
Sun is giving us a blank stare: No sunspots!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-04-03 12:01:42
According to a NASA announcement made on April 2, 2009, the Sun is in its "deepest solar minimum in nearly a century." It’s spotless and blank!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-04-03 12:01:42
According to a NASA announcement made on April 2, 2009, the Sun is in its "deepest solar minimum in nearly a century." It’s spotless and blank!
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Accenture not immune to challenging economic times
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology Industry
Category: Deals & Wheels - Outsourcing
2009-03-29 00:22:58
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology Industry
Category: Deals & Wheels - Outsourcing
2009-03-29 00:22:58
A report just released on the IT industry says that IT services firm, Accenture, is showing that it is not immune to the challenging economic environment, with the company reporting a top line decline of 6% in US currency , but up 3% in local currency, for its fiscal second quarter of 2009.
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MySQL forks: Monty splits from Sun
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Enterprise
2009-02-25 07:38:11
Sometimes open source projects "fork." Disagreements over direction cause a splinter group to hive off and maintain their own separate code base. This is going to happen with well-known heavyweight FOSS staple, MySQL, after the original author quit Sun Microsystems earlier this month.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Enterprise
2009-02-25 07:38:11
Sometimes open source projects "fork." Disagreements over direction cause a splinter group to hive off and maintain their own separate code base. This is going to happen with well-known heavyweight FOSS staple, MySQL, after the original author quit Sun Microsystems earlier this month.
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Got carbon? NASA to launch Orbiting Carbon Observatory
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-02-20 09:31:17
On February 24, 2009, NASA is set to launch the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO), the first NASA spacecraft whose sole mission (and, it's an important one) is to study atmospheric carbon dioxide, an important greenhouse gas contained within our global climate.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-02-20 09:31:17
On February 24, 2009, NASA is set to launch the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO), the first NASA spacecraft whose sole mission (and, it's an important one) is to study atmospheric carbon dioxide, an important greenhouse gas contained within our global climate.
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How about generating green energy with hot air balloons?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Alternative energies
2009-02-07 09:03:28
Australian inventor Ian Edmonds has developed a balloon engine that uses solar energy to power a large hot air balloon. One such balloon could produce enough power for ten average sized homes. And, you thought all balloons could be used for were birthday parties, parades, and balloon rides!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Sustainability
Category: Alternative energies
2009-02-07 09:03:28
Australian inventor Ian Edmonds has developed a balloon engine that uses solar energy to power a large hot air balloon. One such balloon could produce enough power for ten average sized homes. And, you thought all balloons could be used for were birthday parties, parades, and balloon rides!
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Sun may cool us by powering air conditioners
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-02-05 11:46:05
Researchers at Australian National University are developing a solar-powered residential air conditioning and heating system that could help to cool us off in the summer and warm us in the winter, and also prevent power blackouts.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2009-02-05 11:46:05
Researchers at Australian National University are developing a solar-powered residential air conditioning and heating system that could help to cool us off in the summer and warm us in the winter, and also prevent power blackouts.
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NASA warns Sun may economically damage Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-01-12 08:36:58
A first-ever economic-based report has stated that the Sun’s solar wind could produce catastrophic global problems on Earth. It is just a warning but one that should be heeded so we continue to learn and adapt more to "Earth's life blood," the Sun.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-01-12 08:36:58
A first-ever economic-based report has stated that the Sun’s solar wind could produce catastrophic global problems on Earth. It is just a warning but one that should be heeded so we continue to learn and adapt more to "Earth's life blood," the Sun.
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How on earth do you make a dime out of Linux and open source software?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-05 07:32:32
Software piracy is a scourge on the world of computing. Yet it's a problem the open source community doesn't have. That makes sense; it's all freely available. But this raises the question: if it's free how do the developers make any money? And how can it be any damn good?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-01-05 07:32:32
Software piracy is a scourge on the world of computing. Yet it's a problem the open source community doesn't have. That makes sense; it's all freely available. But this raises the question: if it's free how do the developers make any money? And how can it be any damn good?
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Why do Windows programs suck so freaking much? (and what can they learn from Linux)
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-11-29 21:39:13
Look, I'm sorry, but it has to be said. Open Task Manager on any Windows computer and chances are there are a hundred processes even if you're just sitting idly on the desktop. What's with the obsession to constantly make crap run on startup? Let's look at some common offenders and how to cut them down to size.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2008-11-29 21:39:13
Look, I'm sorry, but it has to be said. Open Task Manager on any Windows computer and chances are there are a hundred processes even if you're just sitting idly on the desktop. What's with the obsession to constantly make crap run on startup? Let's look at some common offenders and how to cut them down to size.
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17,500 jobs slashed at BT, Sun and Yahoo!
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2008-11-16 05:49:43
File under: this has been a bad week for technology workers. As the economy continues to squeeze technology companies, staff are set to get crunched by swathing job cuts at BT, Sun and Yahoo!
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2008-11-16 05:49:43
File under: this has been a bad week for technology workers. As the economy continues to squeeze technology companies, staff are set to get crunched by swathing job cuts at BT, Sun and Yahoo!
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White roofs effectively counter climate change
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-11-06 10:38:38
A Spanish study has concluded that white roofs reflect so much sunlight that they suggest placing white reflective surfaces in semi-arid regions of the world to offset climate change. Just think what they could do for the rest of the world!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-11-06 10:38:38
A Spanish study has concluded that white roofs reflect so much sunlight that they suggest placing white reflective surfaces in semi-arid regions of the world to offset climate change. Just think what they could do for the rest of the world!
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SLIVER cell technology brings solar energy out into the Sun
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-09-25 08:24:55
A new type of solar panel, called SLIVER Cell photovoltaic technology, is much less costly than traditional solar panels, while still being able to maintain performance and efficiency when in the shadow of the Sun. It could someday provide cheap electrical power to households around the world.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-09-25 08:24:55
A new type of solar panel, called SLIVER Cell photovoltaic technology, is much less costly than traditional solar panels, while still being able to maintain performance and efficiency when in the shadow of the Sun. It could someday provide cheap electrical power to households around the world.
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Solar wind dropping, says ESA
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-23 22:46:48
The solar wind emanating from the Sun has fallen to the lowest level observed since accurate readings have been made.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-23 22:46:48
The solar wind emanating from the Sun has fallen to the lowest level observed since accurate readings have been made.
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See last partial lunar eclipse of 2008 on August 16-17
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-15 11:40:19
Many of the peoples of Earth will be able to see this last partial lunar eclipse of 2008 on Saturday night, August 16, and/or Sunday morning, August 17, 2008. Hopefully, the night sky will be clear for you!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-15 11:40:19
Many of the peoples of Earth will be able to see this last partial lunar eclipse of 2008 on Saturday night, August 16, and/or Sunday morning, August 17, 2008. Hopefully, the night sky will be clear for you!
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SpaceX doesn’t mark the spot for NASA’s NanoSail-D spacecraft
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-13 11:32:47
The NASA NanoSail-D solar-powered spacecraft will not get a chance to test its four solar sails because, on August 2, 2008, the first and second stages of its launch vehicle, Falcon 1, failed to separate, and the payload did not achieve Earth orbit.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-13 11:32:47
The NASA NanoSail-D solar-powered spacecraft will not get a chance to test its four solar sails because, on August 2, 2008, the first and second stages of its launch vehicle, Falcon 1, failed to separate, and the payload did not achieve Earth orbit.
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MIT chemists report storing method of solar power
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-08-01 08:47:35
The two Massachusetts Institute of Technology chemists have discovered a better way to extract hydrogen from water, and to store hydrogen and oxygen in fuel cells when the Sun isn’t shining, using an improved technique called electrolysis.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-08-01 08:47:35
The two Massachusetts Institute of Technology chemists have discovered a better way to extract hydrogen from water, and to store hydrogen and oxygen in fuel cells when the Sun isn’t shining, using an improved technique called electrolysis.
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Total solar eclipse on August 1, 2008, in Northern Hemisphere
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-31 15:55:39
A total solar eclipse will begin in northern Canada early Friday morning, and sweep through Greenland, the Arctic, Russia, Mongolia, and China. A partial solar eclipse will be seen in the northeastern parts of North America, and much of Europe and Asia.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-31 15:55:39
A total solar eclipse will begin in northern Canada early Friday morning, and sweep through Greenland, the Arctic, Russia, Mongolia, and China. A partial solar eclipse will be seen in the northeastern parts of North America, and much of Europe and Asia.
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Was Venus surrogate mother for Earth?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-26 09:34:44
Venus and Earth have often been called “sister” planets because of their similarities, but a new British research study finds that mother Venus may have sent microorganisms to daughter Earth via father Sun and created life on Earth.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-26 09:34:44
Venus and Earth have often been called “sister” planets because of their similarities, but a new British research study finds that mother Venus may have sent microorganisms to daughter Earth via father Sun and created life on Earth.
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NASA determines what puts the "dance" into Northern Lights
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-24 15:44:28
According to the July 24, 2008 news release, NASA confirms that the THEMIS spacecraft have found that stressed out magnetic field lines are causing the colorful lights shows of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) here on Earth.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-24 15:44:28
According to the July 24, 2008 news release, NASA confirms that the THEMIS spacecraft have found that stressed out magnetic field lines are causing the colorful lights shows of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) here on Earth.
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AAPT to shrink servers from 300 to 13 with VMware
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2008-07-11 01:03:14
AAPT plans to deploy VMware's data centre virtualisation technology running on Sun servers to reduce server numbers in its data centre from 300 to 13.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Technology feature
Category: Virtualisation
2008-07-11 01:03:14
AAPT plans to deploy VMware's data centre virtualisation technology running on Sun servers to reduce server numbers in its data centre from 300 to 13.
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