More bits in pits: DVD-Like system could take a run at holographic storage

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DVDs will soon hold at least three times more data by relying on blue wavelengths. Changing the shape of the pits could boost the data density an additional 40-fold. Two competing formats in play are Blu-ray (25 gigabytes of storage per layer) and HD-DVD (15 gigabytes) with multiple layers enabling them to hold a high-definition movie (about 20 to 25 gigabytes)

Digital video disk, DVDs (Digital videodisks)

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The new uncertainty principle; for complex environmental issues, science learns to take a backseat to political precaution

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An increasing number of people are adopting a precautionary stance in the face of ongoing scientific advances. These precautionary areas include issues, such as genetically modified foods, and they may call for greater social consciousness from the scientific community.

Social policy, Science, Scientists, Public opinion, Biotechnology

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Data center in a box: A shipping container stuffed with servers could usher in the era of cloud computing

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The article discusses the Project Blackbox system which is a portable server that can support 10,000 desktop users and needs a power cable, internet connection, a water supply connection and an external chiller for cooling.

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, Metal Pallets & Cargo Containers, Analysis, Ethernet, Cargo containers, Special-purpose server, Special purpose servers

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