Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computers for Overheating

Posted on 9/5/2010 @ 4:03 PM in #Science by Brendan123456789101112 0 comments

Toshiba has issued a worldwide recall of about 41,000 notebook computers. The company says the computers may overheat and burn users. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 129 reported cases of the plastic casing around the AC adapter plug melting due to overheating.The affected modes are the Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130. They were sold between August 2009 and August 2010.Toshiba is asking customers to visit their website and download a software program called BIOS. BIOS will detect whether a recalled computer is overheating. If the computer overheats, the program will direct the customer to contact Toshiba for a free repair before it disables the computer’s external power. Customers without access to the Internet can call Toshiba to get the software.###Click here for moreTechnology NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an

Garmin Recalls 1.25 Million Nuvi GPS Systems

Posted on 8/27/2010 @ 2:46 PM in #Science by Brendan123456789101112 0 comments

Garmin has issued a voluntary recall of 1.25 million Nuvi personal navigation devices. The company says that “in rare circumstances” the Nuvi could be a fire hazard. The devices have a battery that may overheat when used in models with a certain circuit board.Garmin will replace the battery in all affected products. The recall includes models 200W, 250W, 260W, and 7xx (xx is a two-digit number). “Garmin will replace the battery and insert a spacer on top of the battery next to the PCB before returning the nüvi to affected customers free of charge," the company said in a statement.Owners of Garmin devices can also visit the company’s Web site to determine if their device is part of the recall.###Click here for moreTechnology NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle, Videos, Photo sharing, News,

Big San Andreas Quakes More Frequent than Thought

Posted on 8/24/2010 @ 10:22 AM in #Science by ken1 0 comments

Las Vegas, NV -(CRWENEWSWIRE) Earthquakes strike along California’s San Andreas Fault more often than scientists previously thought, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and Arizona State charted temblors that occurred there stretching back 700 years. They found that large ruptures have occurred on the Carrizo Plain portion of the San Andreas Fault – about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles – as often as every 45 to 144 years. But the last big quake was in 1857, more than 150 years ago. The researchers said that while it’s possible the fault is experiencing a natural lull, they think it’s more likely a major quake could happen soon. “If you’re waiting for somebody to tell you when we’re close to the next San Andreas earthquake, just look at the data,” said UCI seismologist and study leader Lisa Grant Ludwig. The team probed the history of the fault by collecting charcoal samples from carefully dug trenches in the Carrizo Plain. The charcoal forms

Death Valley Mystery: What Makes Rocks Wander

Posted on 8/23/2010 @ 5:05 PM in #Science by ken1 0 comments

Las Vegas, NV - (CRWENEWSWIRE) - A section of California's Death Valley is home to a strange phenomenon: Rocks that litter the landscape seem to move on their own, leaving long trails behind them in the cracked, bone-dry clay. These wanderings have baffled scientists for more than five decades. Nobody has ever caught a glimpse of the stones actually moving, yet move they must, because the rocks' locations, and the trails they leave behind them, change over time. A group of young scientists is taking a crack at solving the puzzle of this odd desert area known as Racetrack Playa. Most of the wandering stones are about the size of a one-liter soda bottle and far heavier, according to Brian Jackson, a NASA scientist who has been studying the area for more than four years. "You don't expect 20-pound (9-kilogram) rocks to go sliding across the ground very easily, but they seem to do that on occasion," Jackson said. Jackson said crackpot theories abound to explain the stones' travels across the playa (a

All watches made by Patek Philippe are individual timepieces and the company can trace every piece it has ever made

Posted on 8/18/2010 @ 3:17 AM in #Science by sdfg 0 comments

If you're interested in Swiss watches or have read some wristwatch reviews, you've probably heard of Patek Philippe watches. You've also probably heard that Patek Philippe watches are the best in the world. But, exactly why is a Patek Philippe watch considered to be the best? Patek Philippe has been making watches since 1839. They were founded in Geneva, Switzerland, and right from the start their reputation as manufacturers of fine timepieces spread throughout Europe and the world. Many famous people have owned a Patek Philippe watch, some of which were especially commissioned. Many components and processes are required in making a watch. A watch needs to be made from the right materials, use current technology, with a reliable movement. Patek Philippe excels in every department. Patek Philippe is probably the only watch maker that pretty much makes a watch from scratch. Unlike other leading wristwatch manufacturers who sub-contract out various components to others, Patek does everything. First the

Twitter Hit by Major Bug, Users Lose Service as well as Friends and Followers

Posted on 5/25/2010 @ 12:29 AM in #Science by Brendan123456789101112 0 comments

Twitter has been hit by what is being described as a major bug that interrupted members’ service as well as erased all of their friends and followers.The bug allowed members to force other members to become a follow of their Tweets by simply typing in “accept” followed by their username. This bug became problematic as it spread across the social networking site.Twitter has said the hack has been repaired but as part of that repair the site was forced to temporarily reset accounts, leaving members with zero friends and followers. This was addressed in a blog posted by the site in which it stated “We identified and resolved a bug that permitted a user to 'force' other users to follow them. We're now working to rollback all abuse of the bug that took place.”Twitter believes they will be able to restore all information including friends and followers to the accounts affected by the hack.Click here for moreScience and Technology NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community.

Vittal Mallya Scientific Research Foundation (VMSRF)

Posted on 5/8/2010 @ 5:03 AM in #Science by vmsrf 0 comments

The Vittal Mallya Scientific Research Foundation (VMSRF), a non-profit research organisation, was established by The UB Group in 1987, in memory of late Shri. Vittal Mallya, the dynamic and illustrious founder of the group, as an independant centre for applied research with biotechnology as its main thrust. The centre with a modest group of dedicated scientists, trained in reputed institutions in India & abroad is substantially supported by the UB Group. VMSRF is recognized by the Departments of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and The Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India. In a short span of time the centre has developed several novel technologies and products in the domains of health care & agriculture, with strong IPR fortification. A governing body consisting of eminent personalities from industry & science oversee the functioning of the foundation.

What is Geology in Our Life?

Posted on 5/2/2010 @ 9:53 AM in #Science by studentlife 0 comments

Geology is a field of science that examines the physical components of the earth’s surface and how they change and evolve over time. While most people do not think much about geology, it is a subject that impacts everyday life in major ways. Economic geology not only produces the fuels that we used everyday, but it also creates the foundation on which we live our lives. Solid Ground Geology impacts how solid the earth beneath our feet is. While the ground that we walk on, build on and travel over seems solid, it is actually floating on top of a core of molten iron and magma. The stability of the earth under our feet impacts the ability of humans to build structures and infrastructures.Produces Gems Gemstones are also produced by geological processes. Gemstones are used primarily for decoration, but they also play a role in our economy. Gemstones are very valuable and used as investments and as a raw material for many trades including jewelry manufacturing industries...

Geology in History Investigations

Posted on 5/2/2010 @ 9:33 AM in #Science by studentlife 0 comments

he fundamentals of geotaphonomy are similar to those used in Archaeology and Geology which are important fields that help man understand how the earth is formed and how humans, animals and other organisms affect the surface and be affected by it. The Earth is comprised of geologic layers known as "strata"; the study of these strata is known as Stratigraphy. These layers are arranged according to local geography and chronology of deposition. Every layer is unique, with its own grain size, soil color, texture and composition and are labeled from the surface to sub-soil: O (organic horizon containing surface plants and organic material), A (topsoil consisting of plant roots and nutrient rich soils), B (subsoil containing some plant roots and less nutrient rich soils) and C (transition soils whose consistency is that of silty sand and contains bedrock material). The thickness of these horizons varies on local geology and age of the strata (Price: 248-249). The size of soil particles also vary from one type to

British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking says aliens are out there, but we haven’t yet found intelligent life on earth.

Posted on 4/26/2010 @ 8:48 PM in #Science by CRWE12 0 comments

By Mike Zaman Hawkins believes that the numerical probability of other life forms in the universe is more than probable, he believes, based on the astronomical number of possibilities, it is science fact. Hawkins is also set against humans interacting with these alien life forms when they finally do appear. He theorizes that advanced life forms may be "nomads, looking to conquer and colonize." But what a sad state they will find here on earth. A planet constantly at war… polluted water, air, and soil, the biodiversity of the planet in decline, and the basic minerals already close to non-existent. If anyone from other worlds were to take a hard look at the earth, they would shudder in disgust and turn tail for home. We of the human race have gone into space and placed our footprint on the moon with an outlook to search for other worlds to colonize, but the real purpose appears to be with a mindset to strip them of their resources, as Earth is running out and the shortage of some necessary minerals could

Iceland could signal severe changes in the climate and alter sea life.

Posted on 4/17/2010 @ 11:52 AM in #Science by CRWE12 0 comments

By Mike Zaman Iceland, an Island nation is in the North Atlantic Ocean boasts an inhabitance of 320,000 people, the island sits on a large volcanic hot spot in the Atlantic's mid-oceanic ridge and has a history of devastating eruptions. One of the worst was the 1783 eruption of the Laki volcano, which spewed a toxic cloud over Europe, killing tens of thousands. Iceland is teeming with volcanoes and hot springs. There is even a volcano under a glacier. Many geological features exist including volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls, geysers, and hot springs. Icelandic Scientists are concerned of a potentially more serious situation if Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull glacier keeps erupting. Iceland's concern is about Eyjafjallajokull's neighbor Katla. The maximum flow in glacial bursts that could be caused by Katla can be fifty or one hundred times more voluminous than what we see flowing out of, Eyjafjallajökull glacial tongue Gígjökull. Katla has been showing signs of unrest since 1999 and geologists have

President Barack Obama Says Astronauts Orbiting Mars a Possibility

Posted on 4/16/2010 @ 9:23 PM in #Science by Brendan123456789101112 0 comments

President Barack Obama told a gathering of staff and guests at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida that astronauts could orbit the planet Mars by the mid-2030s.Obama was at Kennedy Space Center to outline his policy for the space program and encouraged NASA to meet the challenges that lay ahead. Much of what Obama spoke about extended far beyond his presidential term but he made it clear he was in support of laying the groundwork for ambitious goals.Among those goals, “By 2025, we expect new spacecraft designed for long journeys to allow us to begin the first ever crew missions beyond the Moon into deep space. So, we'll start by sending astronauts to an asteroid for the first time in history.”Obama went on to say “By the mid-2030s, I believe we can send humans to orbit Mars and return them safely to Earth, and a landing on Mars will follow.”While Obama had been criticized for his plans to shut down the current Constellation program he tried to emphasize that the space program needed renewed enthusiasm saying,

Carbon dioxide is turning the world's seas acidic

Posted on 4/16/2010 @ 8:17 PM in #Science by CRWE12 0 comments

By Mike Zaman Carbon dioxide, one of the key greenhouse gases, may be turning the world's seas acidic. The oceans absorb half of the world's output of carbon dioxide, but it changes the water's ph levels. And according to lab tests, rising acid levels are already eating away the shells of some marine life. The pH of seawater plays an important role in the ocean's carbon cycle and there is evidence of ongoing ocean acidification caused by carbon dioxide emissions. . Ocean acidification is the name given to the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by their uptake of anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Between 1751 and 1994 surface ocean pH is estimated to have decreased from approximately 8.179 to 8.104 (a change of ?0.075) Changes in ocean chemistry can have extensive direct and indirect effects on organisms and the habitats in which they live. One of the most important repercussions of increasing ocean acidity relates to the production of shells and plates out of

Kid Spends Real Cash on FarmVille Crop

Posted on 4/8/2010 @ 8:39 PM in #Science by valakusha 0 comments

Debt can be a real farmer's worst enemy, but virtual farmers aren't safe either. That's the lesson learned by an anonymous British 12-year-old. His mother said he was shocked to learn had wracked up ?900 ($1,374) in debt buying accessories for his virtual farm in the popular Facebook game FarmVille. "When I asked him why he did it he said that they had brought out 'good stuff that I wanted,' " his mother told the Guardian. FarmVille, like most other Facebook games, is free to play, but it makes money by charging players for special in-game items that can only be purchased with real currency. And while the British preteen may be an extreme case, he certainly isn't alone among those willing to shell out cash for virtual goods. So-called "microtransactions" make big money on Facebook, and social games companies have attracted large video-game conglomerates and tech investors alike. Zynga, the creator of FarmVille and other Facebook games, is a privately held company. However, a recent assessment by

semler research center contract research organizations, clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical research and development

Posted on 4/7/2010 @ 4:49 AM in #Science by semler 0 comments

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Mike Zaman Presents: China tests interceptor missile

Posted on 2/2/2010 @ 12:45 AM in #Science by mikezaman 0 comments

By Mike Zaman China has successfully tested its advanced air defense capabilities, intercepting a missile in mid-flight within its territory. The report on the “ground-based mid-course missile interception technology” comes amid tensions over US arms sales to Taiwan. Last week the US cleared a sale of advanced Patriot air defense missiles to Taiwan despite opposition from Beijing, a move which could chill ties at a time when China and the US are also wary about trade disputes and economic strains. Shi Yinhong, a Chinese expert on US-Sino ties from Renmin University of China, stated that there was “a connection” between the missile interceptor test and the US-Taiwan arms sales. He said China’s missile tests were an “indirect reaction” to the weapons sales, noting that it was difficult for Beijing to take direct action against the US.

Mike Zaman Presents: Scientists find lakes of water on Titan

Posted on 2/2/2010 @ 12:24 AM in #Science by mikezaman 0 comments

By Mike Zaman The recent discovery of lakes on Saturn’s moon Titan make it the only other object in the solar system known to have liquid on its surface. However, dipping 179°C (290°F) below freezing, these lakes are definitely not filled with water. “The water is frozen so solid on Titan that you can liken it to silicate rocks on Earth,” says Vincent Chevrier of the University of Arkansas. The liquid on Titan is likely a hydrocarbon cocktail of mostly methane and ethane, judging from observations by the Cassini-Huygens space probe. The exact proportions are uncertain because scientists have little data on how these substances behave at such low temperatures. “There was never before much interest in the liquid and solid properties of methane and ethane, since they are normally gases on Earth’s surface,” Chevrier says. But that’s all changed. Titan’s “liquid assets” drive geologic and chemical processes that may mimic those on our own planet. To better understand this, Chevrier and his colleagues

Consumer Product Safety Commission Investigating Reports of Apple iPods Overheating

Posted on 11/25/2009 @ 8:15 PM in #Science by Brendan123456789101112 0 comments

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is reportedly investigating claims that Apple Inc.’s popular iPod series can overheat and potentially catch fire.According to several reports the CPSC has received numerous complaints about iPods overheating and causing burns while some have said their iPod has actually caught fire. Apple has called the reports isolated incidents but the CPSC is said to be investigating the claims.There could be a problem with the lithium ion batteries used for the iPod. Both Dell and Apple were forced to recall millions of those batteries in 2006 after their laptop computers began overheating and causing fires.While the CPSC has said they would investigate the claims filed by consumers they have pointed out that the current iPods don’t use the same type of battery that produced those results and burn claims have been relatively small in relation to how many iPod products are actually produced.###Click here for moreScience & TechnologyAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music

Emergency Solar Powered Backup System Providing Instant Electrical Power

Posted on 11/16/2009 @ 1:41 PM in #Science by mysolarbackup 0 comments

These emergency backup systems provide more than just power they provide peace of mind, ensuring people that no matter how long the outage they will have a sustained source of electricity though their solar powered backup system. Power outages can last for several days when these forces of nature strike and leave people relying on expensive gas generators to power their homes or until a utility crew can fix the problem. For more information - MySolarBackup.com

DANTE A. DONATELLI JR. ANSWERS ALUMNI...

Posted on 11/6/2009 @ 3:22 PM in #Science by primaryenergy 0 comments

DANTE A. DONATELLI JR. ANSWERS AN ALUMNI OF ONE OF THE COLLEGES DANTE STATED WAS TEACHING FALSE, INCOMPLETE AND/OR ERRONEOUS PHYSICS, IN HIS SEPTEMBER BLOG. DANTE A. DONATELLI JR, BECAUSE HE STUDIED OLD SCIENCE PHYSICS FOR NEAR 13 YEARS, STATED IN SEPTEMBER 2009 THAT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE TEACHING FALSE, FRAUDULENT AND INCOMPLETE PHYSICS TO ALL ENGINEERS AND PHYSICISTS IGNORANT OF THE TRUE FACTS OF THEIR OLD SCIENCE HISTORY! DANTE HEARD FROM AN ANONYMOUS ALUMNI OF ONE OF THE COLLEGES. THIS PERSON STATED THAT YES, THERE ARE MANY DEFINITIONS OF ENERGY BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY FORMS, ETC. OF ENERGY. DANTE STATES: O.K. IF THAT’S YOUR DEFENSE, AND I STILL THINK SCIENCE AND PHYSICS PROFESSORS ARE TOTALLY CONFUSED, ERGO TEACHING, AT THE LEAST, CONFUSING PHYSICS, THAT YES, BUT NONE OF THE 18 DANTE FOUND ( AS THERE ARE POSSIBLY DOZENS MORE BECAUSE SCIENCE CANNOT PUT A HANDLE ON ENERGY. SO THEY COME UP WITH DOZENS OF DEFINITIONS, EXPLANATIONS AND/OR DESCRIPTIONS TO TEACH STUDENTS,) THAT DEALS WITH THE