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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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Porn spam to social networks rising rapidly
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-15 22:58:15
The adult industry has tapped into the increasing popularity of social networks, with a rapid rise in porn spam now bombarding sites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace, and their subscribers, with everything from provocative images to hidden malware.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-15 22:58:15
The adult industry has tapped into the increasing popularity of social networks, with a rapid rise in porn spam now bombarding sites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace, and their subscribers, with everything from provocative images to hidden malware.
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'Information Glut' choking Australian organisations: report
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-09-14 08:00:00
Australian organisations are choking on information, and need to step back and reconsider their processes and procedures, according to the company that sponsored a new piece of research.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-09-14 08:00:00
Australian organisations are choking on information, and need to step back and reconsider their processes and procedures, according to the company that sponsored a new piece of research.
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MRSA, a super-resistant germ, hits the beach
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-13 08:23:25
A University of Washington study has found the bacterium Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, in marine water and beach sand on the coast of Washington and California—the first time the superbug has ever been discovered on beaches.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-13 08:23:25
A University of Washington study has found the bacterium Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, in marine water and beach sand on the coast of Washington and California—the first time the superbug has ever been discovered on beaches.
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Up and down year for storage software market
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Storage
2009-09-13 04:01:37
The worldwide storage software market again declined in year-over-year growth in the second quarter of this year with revenues of only $2.8 billion, driving growth rates down by 9.8% over the same quarter one year ago.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Storage
2009-09-13 04:01:37
The worldwide storage software market again declined in year-over-year growth in the second quarter of this year with revenues of only $2.8 billion, driving growth rates down by 9.8% over the same quarter one year ago.
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MFPs, print devices hold up in tough EMEA market
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-09-13 03:49:07
Despite the persistence of uncertain economic conditions in the European, Middle East and African (EMEA) markets, there are signs of long-term growth for colour laser printers and multi-function peripherals on the back of double-digit growth rates for the segment.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-09-13 03:49:07
Despite the persistence of uncertain economic conditions in the European, Middle East and African (EMEA) markets, there are signs of long-term growth for colour laser printers and multi-function peripherals on the back of double-digit growth rates for the segment.
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Interim R&D tax incentives will drive recovery: Carr
Written By: James Riley
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Government
2009-09-10 03:06:50
The Rudd Government has doubled the spending cap on its R&D tax offset scheme to $2 million as an interim measure aimed at small businesses as it continues work on a complete re-write of R&D investment incentives.
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Written By: James Riley
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Government
2009-09-10 03:06:50
The Rudd Government has doubled the spending cap on its R&D tax offset scheme to $2 million as an interim measure aimed at small businesses as it continues work on a complete re-write of R&D investment incentives.
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Research promises to slash data centre energy consumption
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-09-07 21:00:52
University of Sydney researchers have found a way of simultaneously optimising the energy consumption and completion time of computationally intensive processes.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2009-09-07 21:00:52
University of Sydney researchers have found a way of simultaneously optimising the energy consumption and completion time of computationally intensive processes.
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NICTA appoints new head of high- tech research
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology people
Category: Appointments
2009-09-07 03:14:48
Australia’s National Information and Communications Technology Research Centre of Excellence, NICTA, has appointed Dr Sylvie Thiébaux as director of its Canberra research laboratory. Dr Thiebaux, an Associate Professor at the Australian National University has worked at NICTA for six years, leading a project which developed tools to diagnose problems in complex systems such as smart energy grids.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology people
Category: Appointments
2009-09-07 03:14:48
Australia’s National Information and Communications Technology Research Centre of Excellence, NICTA, has appointed Dr Sylvie Thiébaux as director of its Canberra research laboratory. Dr Thiebaux, an Associate Professor at the Australian National University has worked at NICTA for six years, leading a project which developed tools to diagnose problems in complex systems such as smart energy grids.
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Predicting thunderstorms just got better
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-09-05 08:31:34
According to Australian researchers, the probability of predicting the next thunderstorm is now better with the use of a technique called THESPA, which can produce “nowcasts” for up to one hour ahead of the storm.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-09-05 08:31:34
According to Australian researchers, the probability of predicting the next thunderstorm is now better with the use of a technique called THESPA, which can produce “nowcasts” for up to one hour ahead of the storm.
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U.S. study: Irregular eating habits adds weight
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-04 09:25:50
According to a Northwestern University study, people who have irregular eating habits are more prone to gain weight. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and go straight to the refrigerator? Do you work a swing shift? Do you skip breakfast?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-04 09:25:50
According to a Northwestern University study, people who have irregular eating habits are more prone to gain weight. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and go straight to the refrigerator? Do you work a swing shift? Do you skip breakfast?
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Aussies going underprotected online, claims security vendor
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-09-03 23:42:42
A new survey asserts that Australians are going online without adequate protection. Fact or scaremongering?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-09-03 23:42:42
A new survey asserts that Australians are going online without adequate protection. Fact or scaremongering?
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National study finds football tops high school injuries
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-03 08:02:26
An Ohio study on severe injuries among high school athletes throughout the United States has found that football is the most dangerous of sports, and results in the most serious injuries. Overall, 15% of the injuries in high school sports result in severe injuries.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-09-03 08:02:26
An Ohio study on severe injuries among high school athletes throughout the United States has found that football is the most dangerous of sports, and results in the most serious injuries. Overall, 15% of the injuries in high school sports result in severe injuries.
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Social networks pose security risks for enterprises
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-01 20:41:12
Employees accessing social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter while at work pose a problem for their bosses as they grapple with the dilemma of allowing them to use Web 2.0 tools responsibly, without sacrificing their business security and regulatory compliance requirements.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-09-01 20:41:12
Employees accessing social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter while at work pose a problem for their bosses as they grapple with the dilemma of allowing them to use Web 2.0 tools responsibly, without sacrificing their business security and regulatory compliance requirements.
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Social web leads to company boycotts
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-08-31 21:45:08
Online grumbling may be a more effective way of hurting an organisation that you suspected. A new survey shows that nearly a quarter of online Australians have boycotted an organisation after reading such comments.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-08-31 21:45:08
Online grumbling may be a more effective way of hurting an organisation that you suspected. A new survey shows that nearly a quarter of online Australians have boycotted an organisation after reading such comments.
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Supercomputer for Kiwi enviro forecasting
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-08-31 04:40:54
New Zealand’s National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has paid out big money to purchase an IBM supercomputer for use in environmental forecasting in one of the country’s most significant investments in science.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-08-31 04:40:54
New Zealand’s National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has paid out big money to purchase an IBM supercomputer for use in environmental forecasting in one of the country’s most significant investments in science.
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Drought in SE Australia scientifically proven
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-08-28 08:56:59
Although the conclusion is not unexpected, the analysis by a CSIRO researcher has scientifically shown that the 15 years of drought conditions in southeast Australia has been brought about by “diminishing water availability” that started between 1993 and 1996 and continues today.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-08-28 08:56:59
Although the conclusion is not unexpected, the analysis by a CSIRO researcher has scientifically shown that the 15 years of drought conditions in southeast Australia has been brought about by “diminishing water availability” that started between 1993 and 1996 and continues today.
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Telstra seeks R&D partners
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-08-25 20:11:03
Telstra is looking to strengthen its ties with outside partners through the company's external research and development program. Public and private players are invited to participate.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-08-25 20:11:03
Telstra is looking to strengthen its ties with outside partners through the company's external research and development program. Public and private players are invited to participate.
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Women with lonely hearts risk diseased hearts
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-23 08:09:11
According to an August 2009 Pittsburgh/Harvard study, women who feel lonely and depressed have a 79% higher risk of getting coronary heart disease (CHD).
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-08-23 08:09:11
According to an August 2009 Pittsburgh/Harvard study, women who feel lonely and depressed have a 79% higher risk of getting coronary heart disease (CHD).
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Consent flaws blight comms sector, call for regulators to act
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Regulatory
2009-08-23 05:14:15
Inconsistent and unsatisfactory consent requirements are prevalent in telecommunications laws and industry codes of conduct, despite consent being an essential part of contract formation, subscription services and the use of customer information in Australia’s communications industry.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Regulatory
2009-08-23 05:14:15
Inconsistent and unsatisfactory consent requirements are prevalent in telecommunications laws and industry codes of conduct, despite consent being an essential part of contract formation, subscription services and the use of customer information in Australia’s communications industry.
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