items tagged with Research
Women getting shorter, heavier
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-25 09:44:10
U.S. researchers have concluded that women of northern European descent are getting shorter in height and heavier in weight from past generations to future generations.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-25 09:44:10
U.S. researchers have concluded that women of northern European descent are getting shorter in height and heavier in weight from past generations to future generations.
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Study finds heart attack symptoms the same
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-25 09:05:11
According to a Canadian research study, women have the same classic symptoms when having a heart attack as do men when they are having a heart attack.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-25 09:05:11
According to a Canadian research study, women have the same classic symptoms when having a heart attack as do men when they are having a heart attack.
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Minister welcomes Telstra productivity report
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-10-22 21:31:58
Lindsay Tanner, Federal Minister for Finance and Deregulation, has welcomed a report on government productivity commissioned by Telstra. It contains "some very useful insights," he said.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-10-22 21:31:58
Lindsay Tanner, Federal Minister for Finance and Deregulation, has welcomed a report on government productivity commissioned by Telstra. It contains "some very useful insights," he said.
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Need to study a black hole? Do it here on Earth!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-21 08:17:22
Japanese researchers have successfully created conditions that exist just outside a black hole—at the accretion disk. With this pioneering method, astronomers will be able to learn more about the physics of black holes.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-21 08:17:22
Japanese researchers have successfully created conditions that exist just outside a black hole—at the accretion disk. With this pioneering method, astronomers will be able to learn more about the physics of black holes.
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Senior brains get a Web boost
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-20 11:35:41
U.S. researchers found that even after only one week using the Internet, the brains of older adults are stimulated enough to provide good mental exercise, along with strengthening their ability to reason.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-20 11:35:41
U.S. researchers found that even after only one week using the Internet, the brains of older adults are stimulated enough to provide good mental exercise, along with strengthening their ability to reason.
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Blackberry strengthens, Apple soars, Microsoft weakens in smartphone market
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-10-19 23:08:39
Australian smartphone sales have seemingly proved recession-resistant, with the industry witnessing the ‘stellar rise of new vendors”, the fall of established ones, and carriers’ role in content delivery being undermined by the mushrooming of mobile app stores.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2009-10-19 23:08:39
Australian smartphone sales have seemingly proved recession-resistant, with the industry witnessing the ‘stellar rise of new vendors”, the fall of established ones, and carriers’ role in content delivery being undermined by the mushrooming of mobile app stores.
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Depressed? Poor? Sick? See green!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-16 10:29:13
According to a Netherlands study, living close to green spaces means you are less likely to be depressed, anxious, and have other health-related problems. This conclusion is not new to the medical community, but it does add concrete scientific evidence to the already assumed statement that: Green is Good!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-16 10:29:13
According to a Netherlands study, living close to green spaces means you are less likely to be depressed, anxious, and have other health-related problems. This conclusion is not new to the medical community, but it does add concrete scientific evidence to the already assumed statement that: Green is Good!
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Challenge for utilities to get smarter: research
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-10-15 02:28:38
The move towards smart metering, new government legislation and environmental policies are forcing Australia’s utility companies to assess internal systems and adopt new technologies, according to a survey of the industry, which also found that poor internal systems, lack of integration between them and spiralling costs pose the greatest challenges for utilities.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-10-15 02:28:38
The move towards smart metering, new government legislation and environmental policies are forcing Australia’s utility companies to assess internal systems and adopt new technologies, according to a survey of the industry, which also found that poor internal systems, lack of integration between them and spiralling costs pose the greatest challenges for utilities.
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WiMAX to remain 'niche,' says analyst
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Technology
2009-10-11 22:31:25
WiMAX is destined to remain a niche technology, even in emerging markets. That's the judgement of a major analyst firm.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Technology
2009-10-11 22:31:25
WiMAX is destined to remain a niche technology, even in emerging markets. That's the judgement of a major analyst firm.
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U.S. study gives Vermont #1 for best health care
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-09 11:01:47
According to the 2009 "Scorecard on Health System Performance" by the nonpartisan organization Commonwealth Fund Commission, the states in New England and the Upper Midwest did the best with respect to providing the best health care to its citizens, while the Southern states fared the worst.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-09 11:01:47
According to the 2009 "Scorecard on Health System Performance" by the nonpartisan organization Commonwealth Fund Commission, the states in New England and the Upper Midwest did the best with respect to providing the best health care to its citizens, while the Southern states fared the worst.
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Being depressed may be sobering
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-06 10:25:53
According to a study performed in Norway, people who do not drink alcoholic beverages are more at risk from anxiety and depression when compared to those people who consume low levels and moderate levels of alcohol on a regular basis.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-06 10:25:53
According to a study performed in Norway, people who do not drink alcoholic beverages are more at risk from anxiety and depression when compared to those people who consume low levels and moderate levels of alcohol on a regular basis.
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Microsoft ecosystem worth half a trillion dollars
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Vendors
2009-10-06 00:59:55
Microsoft officials are fond of talking about the 'ecosystem' of products and services that surround the company, but just how big is it? Try half a trillion dollars.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Vendors
2009-10-06 00:59:55
Microsoft officials are fond of talking about the 'ecosystem' of products and services that surround the company, but just how big is it? Try half a trillion dollars.
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Candy may lead to the clink
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-04 09:41:16
According to a British study, children who eat a lot of candy and chocolate, and eat it every day, are more likely to be violent when adults. A critic of the study responds by saying, "This is either utter nonsense or a very bad April Fool's Day joke." Science will no doubt decide with further studies.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-10-04 09:41:16
According to a British study, children who eat a lot of candy and chocolate, and eat it every day, are more likely to be violent when adults. A critic of the study responds by saying, "This is either utter nonsense or a very bad April Fool's Day joke." Science will no doubt decide with further studies.
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Half of 2009 newborns will live 100 years or more
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-03 08:05:30
According to a Danish study, over half of the babies born since the year 2000 within developed countries, such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and countries of Western Europe, should live to be centenarians.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-03 08:05:30
According to a Danish study, over half of the babies born since the year 2000 within developed countries, such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and countries of Western Europe, should live to be centenarians.
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Bing search share starts sliding
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-10-01 17:32:07
New reports show Bing's share of the search market has declined on a month-by-month basis. Both StatCounter and Net Applications show Bing's share dropped in September.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Search engines
2009-10-01 17:32:07
New reports show Bing's share of the search market has declined on a month-by-month basis. Both StatCounter and Net Applications show Bing's share dropped in September.
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Can't remember last time you had a good night's sleep?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 10:51:49
A U.S. study finds that not getting enough sleep each night could play a role in the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest that sleeplessness should be evaluated when treating Alzheimer’s.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 10:51:49
A U.S. study finds that not getting enough sleep each night could play a role in the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest that sleeplessness should be evaluated when treating Alzheimer’s.
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Open Source software growing in importance
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-10-01 03:23:21
The increasing ease of integration and compatibility with different platforms has seen businesses in the Asia Pacific region increasingly evaluating Open Source software as a viable alternative as they continue to look for ways to reduce operational expenses.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2009-10-01 03:23:21
The increasing ease of integration and compatibility with different platforms has seen businesses in the Asia Pacific region increasingly evaluating Open Source software as a viable alternative as they continue to look for ways to reduce operational expenses.
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NICTA, Singapore’s I²R collaborate on mobile wireless networks research
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-09-30 23:37:01
Australia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence – NICTA – is to collaborate with Singapore’s A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (I²R) in a two-year agreement, to develop and demonstrate fast, low-cost, temporary mobile wireless communications networks.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-09-30 23:37:01
Australia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence – NICTA – is to collaborate with Singapore’s A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (I²R) in a two-year agreement, to develop and demonstrate fast, low-cost, temporary mobile wireless communications networks.
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Positive attitude to sex good for women’s health
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-30 09:18:29
An Indiana University study found that women with positive attitudes toward their genitals are more likely to take an active role in their sexual health, such as going to the doctor for regular gynecological examinations.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-30 09:18:29
An Indiana University study found that women with positive attitudes toward their genitals are more likely to take an active role in their sexual health, such as going to the doctor for regular gynecological examinations.
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A bit of water found on Moon!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-25 09:31:40
The Indian spacecraft Chandrayann-1 spacecraft is orbiting about the Moon with the U.S. Moon Mineralogy Mapper instrument onboard. It found water molecules in the polar regions of the Moon, and two other NASA spacecraft confirmed the exciting discovery. Only a small amount of water was discovered, however, scientists are now optimistic that more will be found with further explorations.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-25 09:31:40
The Indian spacecraft Chandrayann-1 spacecraft is orbiting about the Moon with the U.S. Moon Mineralogy Mapper instrument onboard. It found water molecules in the polar regions of the Moon, and two other NASA spacecraft confirmed the exciting discovery. Only a small amount of water was discovered, however, scientists are now optimistic that more will be found with further explorations.
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