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To be or not to be

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The controversy regarding the Hubble Space Telescope to bring it back in a space shuttle's cargo bay is presented. The problem regarding how to keep Hubble humming for another six or seven years and then to safely drop it into the sea is highlighted.

Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2004
Science & research, Research, Hubble Space Telescope (Artificial satellite), Space telescopes

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Unleashing the beast in your coat pocket

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The article discusses various applications for the computing power of cellphones. The focus is on programmers such as VTTi chief technologist Tim Clark who are developing technologies for cellphones.

Author: Wallich, Paul
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2003
Computer software industry, Software industry, Technology application

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Brilliant displays

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The merits of the interferometric modulator (IMOD) displays that can be used to get brilliant colorful displays in cell phones even in bright daylight, while using up little energy are discussed.

Author: Waldrop, M. Mitchell
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
Usage, Design and construction, Flat panel displays, Flat panel display, Microelectromechanical systems

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Subjects list: United States, Cellular telephones, Wireless telephones, Wireless telephone, Wireless voice/data device
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