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Feb. 15, 1995: Mitnick Arrested
Kevin Mitnick's name is synonymous with hacking. And for good reason. Compiled by Tony Long. Unemployment Cuts
Socioeconomic status, and unemployment rates in particular, predict both the type of trauma seen in emergency rooms and the population groups more likely to be victims of trauma, according to new research. Also, in periods of low unemployment, blunt trauma numbers are high. In periods of high unemployment piercing-type trauma increase in frequency. Breakthrough Polymer Is Lightweight, Conductive, Corrosion-Proof, Flex
University of Virginia engineering professor Mool C. Gupta and his team have used carbon nanotubes to unite the virtues of plastics and metals in a new ultra-lightweight, conductive material that may revolutionize electromagnetic shielding and more. Sensitive electronic devices like cell phones and computers require shielding from electromagnetic interference (EMI). Such shielding -- which must be electrically conductive -- has traditionally been made of metal, which poses a weight problem in the push to miniaturize and lighten electronics. In response, Gupta led a team that has developed an ultra-lightweight nanocomposite that outperforms conventional shielding. Plucking Comet Dust From Stardust Collectors
When the Stardust spacecraft was launched in 1999, NASA had no idea how it would extract comet grains from the innovative aerogel dust catchers. By the time the dust returned to Earth early this year, UC Berkeley's Andrew Westphal and colleagues had developed micromanipulation techniques and microneedle cutters able to do the job efficiently. Together, he and NASA provided the 35 grains whose analysis is reported this week in seven Science papers. Z-shaped Incision Enhances Minimally-invasive Surgery
A novel surgical technique allowing doctors to operate on patients by making a Z-shaped incision inside the stomach could potentially replace certain types of conventional surgery in humans, according to medical researchers who have successfully demonstrated the procedure in pigs. Capsule Endoscopy Diagnoses More Crohn's Disease Recurrence After Surg
Capsule endoscopy diagnoses more Crohn's disease recurrence after surgery than colonoscopy. Capsule endoscopy led to changes in therapy for more than half of the patients studied. Crohn's disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly affecting the small intestine and colon (large intestine). Little Evidence Behind Bronchodilator Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis
Little evidence exists to support the widespread use of bronchodilators to treat children and adults with cystic fibrosis, according to a new systematic review of published research. Bollywood Film Hits All Marks
A Hindi film critic says Dhoom 2 is too Hollywood -- glossy, superficial and lacking Indian cinematic soulfulness. And lawyers are going after the stars for an obscene kiss. This flick is bound to make a mint. In Beyond the Beyond. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... New Study Evaluates Methods To Prevent Importation Of Illicit Nuclear
New study evaluates the need for security measures to prevent importation of a smuggled nuclear device. On Friday, the president signed the SAFE Port Act, which is a good step towards better port security. However, there are two significant limitations to the act. First, it only requires radiation detection, but two-dimensional scans are necessary to detect a weapon if shielding with dense material is used. Also, the act does not require inspections at overseas ports, which are needed to prevent terrorists from detonating a device at a U.S. port because any attempts at detection occur.
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