Weird Science: Clear Tape Generates X-Rays
Simply peeling off Scotch tape (as well as competitive brands) from the roll has a bizarre side effect: it produces X-rays. Even more amazingly, it produced enough so that researchers could see the bones inside their hands. We'll explain.
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Microsoft's Profits Up, But Forecasts Cut
Microsoft reported a 2 percent rise in quarterly profit, driven by sales of new computer server software, and lowered its full-year earnings forecasts to account for a toughening economy.
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Google's Earnings Top Wall Street's Targets
Google's quarterly profit beat Wall Street targets, sending shares up 6 percent as the Internet search and advertising leader withstood deepening economic turmoil.
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YouTube Ads Will Take Years to Boost Google
YouTube will need at least two years to start making a meaningful contribution to parent Google's revenue, despite several advertising initiatives this month aimed at cashing in on its online video dominance.
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AMD Reports Narrower Loss
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices Inc's quarterly results bettered Wall Street targets on Thursday, and its shares rose 33 cents in after hours trading as the smaller rival to Intel Corp prepared to become two companies.
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Broadcasters Slam FCC White Spaces Report
The National Association of Broadcasters on Thursday accused the Federal Communications Commission of misinterpreting the data its engineers collected regarding the use of television white spaces.
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OpenOffice 3.0 to Launch Oct. 13
OpenOffice.org will host a launch party in Paris on October 13 to celebrate the eighth anniversary of OpenOffice and the release of version 3.0. The goal? As always, provide a free, open-source alternative to Microsoft Office.
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Apple Invites Journalists to Notebook Launch
Apple has invited journalists to a press conference on Oct. 14, where new MacBooks are expected to be unveiled.
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Is This Site Safe For Your Kids? CyberPatrol Knows
Have you ever glanced over your child's shoulder at the computer screen only to see a URL that seems… weird? a service from CyberPatrol, SiteCAT, allows you to check out the site link, plus add your own comments.
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Alleged Palin Hacker Pleads Innocent
David Kernell, who was accused of accessing Gov. Sarah Palin's email account without authorization, pleaded innocent to the charges on Wednesday.
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