http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php?keyword= Recent news entries marked as popular http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2457 Among the many saxifrages that exist, the mossies are valued not only for their prolific flowers but their evergreen, moss-like appearance which can be particularly appreciated in those seasons when many of the other garden plants are dormant. Whether grown in the rockery, shade garden, front of the border or as a ground-cover, this small versatile plant is indeed worthy of any garden. Laila 2010-02-08T10:44 Home and Garden http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2466 Handmark, a leading global developer and distributor of mobile applications and services, today released TweetCaster, the most advanced, feature-rich Twitter application available for Android smartphone customers. Handmark Tweet Caster android application makes tweeting from Android smartphones fast, easy, and fun, delivering a simple, yet comprehensive Twitter experience. In addition to all the standard features needed to enjoy a complete mobile Twitter experience. Handmark Tweet Caster android application makes tweeting from Android smartphones fast, easy, and fun, delivering a simple, yet comprehensive Twitter experience.
In addition to all the standard features needed to enjoy a complete mobile Twitter experience.]]> CamMan 2010-02-08T10:15 Computers & Technology http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2472 ScienceDaily (Feb. 5, 2010) Using lasers and nanoparticles, scientists at Rice University have discovered a new technique for singling out individual diseased cells and destroying them with tiny explosions. The scientists used lasers to make "nanobubbles" by zapping gold nanoparticles inside cells. In tests on cancer cells, they found they could tune the lasers to create either small, bright bubbles that were visible but harmless or large bubbles that burst the cells. ScienceDaily (Feb. 5, 2010) Using lasers and nanoparticles, scientists at Rice University have discovered a new technique for singling out individual diseased cells and destroying them with tiny explosions. The scientists used lasers to make "nanobubbles" by zapping gold nanoparticles inside cells. In tests on cancer cells, they found they could tune the lasers to create either small, bright bubbles that were visible but harmless or large bubbles that burst the cells.

]]> Gifted 2010-02-06T15:25 Health and Beauty http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2471 ScienceDaily (Feb. 5, 2010) MIT researchers have demonstrated the first laser built from germanium that can produce wavelengths of light useful for optical communication. It's also the first germanium laser to operate at room temperature. Unlike the materials typically used in lasers, germanium is easy to incorporate into existing processes for manufacturing silicon chips. So the result could prove an important step toward computers that move data -- and maybe even perform calculations -- using light instead of electricity. But more fundamentally, the researchers have shown that, contrary to prior belief, a class of materials called indirect-band-gap semiconductors can yield practical lasers. Gifted 2010-02-06T15:22 Science and Society http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2470 ScienceDaily (Feb. 5, 2010) New research conducted at the University of Maryland's bat lab shows Egyptian fruit bats find a target by NOT aiming their guiding sonar directly at it. Instead, they alternately point the sound beam to either side of the target. The new findings by researchers from Maryland and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel suggest that this strategy optimizes the bats' ability to pinpoint the location of a target, but also makes it harder for them to detect a target in the first place. ScienceDaily (Feb. 5, 2010) New research conducted at the University of Maryland's bat lab shows Egyptian fruit bats find a target by NOT aiming their guiding sonar directly at it. Instead, they alternately point the sound beam to either side of the target. The new findings by researchers from Maryland and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel suggest that this strategy optimizes the bats' ability to pinpoint the location of a target, but also makes it harder for them to detect a target in the first place.

]]> Gifted 2010-02-06T15:19 Science and Society http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2469 ScienceDaily (Feb. 6, 2010) Galaxy morphology, or the study of the shapes and formation of galaxies, is a critical and much-debated topic in astronomy. An important tool for this is the Hubble sequence or Hubble tuning-fork diagram [1], a classification scheme invented in 1926 by the same Edwin Hubble in whose honour the space telescope is named.A team of European astronomers led by François Hammer of the Observatoire de Paris has, for the first time, completed a demographic census of galaxy types at two different points in the Universe's history -- in effect, creating two Hubble sequences -- that help explain how galaxies form. In this survey, researchers sampled 116 local galaxies and 148 distant galaxies.
A team of European astronomers led by François Hammer of the Observatoire de Paris has, for the first time, completed a demographic census of galaxy types at two different points in the Universe's history -- in effect, creating two Hubble sequences -- that help explain how galaxies form. In this survey, researchers sampled 116 local galaxies and 148 distant galaxies.]]> Gifted 2010-02-06T15:15 Science and Society http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2467 Varioptic, the liquid lens company, announced that it has developed its first liquid lens. The Varioptic A316S offering Optical Image Stabilization functionality to camera phones. Varioptics Autofocus (AF) liquid lenses are used in consumer, medical and industrial devices ranging from full HD DV camcorders, bar code readers, security cameras, dental cameras to machine vision cameras. Liquid lenses have been in production since January 2007 and more recently, ramping mass production, with Japanese partner Seiko Instruments Inc. Varioptic has finalized the next generation of Optical Image Stabilization liquid lenses, correcting handshake. The Varioptic A316S offering Optical Image Stabilization functionality to camera phones. Varioptics Autofocus (AF) liquid lenses are used in consumer, medical and industrial devices ranging from full HD DV camcorders, bar code readers, security cameras, dental cameras to machine vision cameras.
Liquid lenses have been in production since January 2007 and more recently, ramping mass production, with Japanese partner Seiko Instruments Inc. Varioptic has finalized the next generation of Optical Image Stabilization liquid lenses, correcting handshake.]]> CamMan 2010-02-06T14:57 Electronics http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2468 Nikon continues the tradition of blending innovation, design and performance in its line of Coolpix compact cameras with the introduction of the new Nikon Coolpix S6000 digital camera. The Nikon S6000 delivers the speed, accessibility and ease-of-use that have made the S-series the camera of choice among consumers who value style and performance.
Nikon continues the tradition of blending innovation, design and performance in its line of Coolpix compact cameras with the introduction of the new Nikon Coolpix S6000 digital camera. The Nikon S6000 delivers the speed, accessibility and ease-of-use that have made the S-series the camera of choice among consumers who value style and performance.

]]> CamMan 2010-02-06T14:56 Electronics http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2465 For a long time, Nikon users had been eyeing Canon with a slight degree of envy. Canons top models suffer less from noise. As a result, a group of photographers actually made the switch to Canon. That is; until Nikon introduced the D3. Thanks to this camera, Nikon regained the position that had been theirs for so long: at the top of the list, and first choice for most photo journalists. The D3 performs very well at high ISOs, is fast and has a great autofocus. There is not much to comment about the Nikon D3, however, Nikon has yet again updated the model to the Nikon D3s. Read the full Nikon D3s review. Thanks to this camera, Nikon regained the position that had been theirs for so long: at the top of the list, and first choice for most photo journalists. The D3 performs very well at high ISOs, is fast and has a great autofocus. There is not much to comment about the Nikon D3, however, Nikon has yet again updated the model to the Nikon D3s.
Read the full Nikon D3s review.
]]> CamMan 2010-02-06T14:55 Electronics http://www.gifts45.com/modules/Xigg/index.php/node/2458 Have you ever seen those really cheap used aquariums in yard sales? Ever wondered what they'd be good for? Any plant loving human has dreamed of a terrarium at one time or other. That perfect blend of humidity and warmth, a mini tropical paradise. This article will explain how to create that paradise.
Have you ever seen those really cheap used aquariums in yard sales? Ever wondered what they'd be good for? Any plant loving human has dreamed of a terrarium at one time or other. That perfect blend of humidity and warmth, a mini tropical paradise. This article will explain how to create that paradise.


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