Fighting toxins in the home

Article Abstract:

Efforts to prevent health and environmental threats caused by bisphenol A present in commonly used plastic consumer products and other toxins in unused pharmaceuticals have earned the SciAm 50 Trends in Business, Policy and Research Award.

Research, Plastics, Environmental aspects, Bisphenol-A, Chemists, Composition, Hunt, Patricia A.

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Gadget envy

Article Abstract:

The PalmOne Treo 600 combines the functions of a wireless phone, camera and PDS in a small package weighing six ounces. The unit is expensive, $450 with T-Mobile service, and lacks some of the functionality of competing Pocket PC phones.

Product/Service Evaluation, Smart phone, Smart phones, PalmOne Treo 600 (Smart phone)

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Fire in the sky

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the occurrence of geomagnetic storms are presented. The detection of surges in the solar wind has important implications for the protection of satellites which are owned by telecommunications companies.

Measurement, Observations, Communications satellites, Protection and preservation, Solar wind, Auroras

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