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Clarkson Engineer And 'Spoofing' Expert Looks To Outwit High-Tech Iden
Eyeballs, a severed hand or fingers carried in ziplock bags. Back alley eye replacement surgery. These are scenarios used in recent blockbuster movies like Steven Spielberg's "Minority Report"and "Tomorrow Never Dies"to illustrate how unsavory characters in high-tech worlds beat sophisticated security and identification systems. Sound fantastic? Maybe not. Biometrics is the science of using biological properties, such as fingerprints, an iris scan, or voice recognition, to identify individuals. And in a world of growing terrorism concerns and increasing security measures, the field of biometrics is rapidly expanding. Special Exhibits: From the Roof: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gate
"'The Gates' is presented in Central Park [in New York] for 16 days, through February 27 [2005]. ... The monumental project ... consists of 7,500 saffron-colored vinyl gates (each 16 feet in height and hung with saffron fabric panels) placed at 12-foot intervals over 23 miles of pedestrian walkways that lace the park."The site features images "documenting the evolution of the project"and images of the installation. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Negative emotions outweigh intent to exercise at health clubs
With only 30 percent of Americans trying to lose weight meeting the National Institutes of Health exercise guidelines of 300 minutes/week, a new study explores the paradox that exists -- an antidote for obesity and its comorbidities is exercise, but the majority of obese Americans do not exercise. Investigators explore and compare the barriers associated with regular exercise in health clubs between overweight and normal weight individuals. [Obvious] Wendy's Fires 'Unofficial Spokesperson'
Wendy's Incorporated has fired its so-called 'unofficial spokesperson' after the advertising campaign featuring him flopped. Analysts have criticized the campaign, saying it misses the mark and showcases the character at the expense of highlighting the food. New Microwave Technology Can Be Safely Applied To Cancerous Lung Tumor
A cancer treatment that uses microwave energy to shrink or eliminate tumors can be safely used to treat malignant lung tumors, according to a new study. Similar to radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation is a minimally invasive, image-guided technique that uses heat generated by microwave energy to destroy tumors. Brain Imaging Study May Hold Clues To Onset Of Schizophrenia In People
Images of brain activity may hold clues to the onset of schizophrenia in people at high risk for the disease, according to a study headed by psychiatry researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Captain Kidd's Shipwreck Of 1699 Discovered
Resting in less than 10 feet of Caribbean seawater, the wreckage of Quedagh Merchant, the ship abandoned by the scandalous 17th century pirate Captain William Kidd as he raced to New York in an ill-fated attempt to clear his name, has escaped discovery -- until now. An underwater archaeology team has just announced the discovery of the remnants. Sundance Film Picks 2007
Our choices for this year's stand-out films, from sci-fi to animation. By Jason Silverman. Rebecca's Pocket: Summer 2009 [Reading Lists]
This extensive compilation of links to 2009 summer reading lists covers a variety of themes and topics in summer reading, such as fiction, thrillers, "chick lit,"travel, cooking, gardening, history, and politics. Posts include separate sections for book lists for children and young adults. From a longtime blogger and author of a book about blogging. Common Component Of Fruits, Vegetables Kills Prostate Cancer Cells
A new study finds that pectin, a type of fiber found in fruits and vegetables and used in making jams and other foods, kills prostate cancer cells. The study found that exposing prostate cancer cells to pectin under laboratory conditions reduced the number of cells by up to 40 percent.
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