Science / Technology News http://www.topix.com/tech http://www.topix.com/rss/tech.xml News on Science / Technology continually updated from thousands of sources around the net. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Preschoolers' nightmares less prevalent, are trait-like and associated with personality http://www.topix.net/tech/2008/01/preschoolers-nightmares-less-prevalent-are-trait-like-and-associated-with-personality?fromrss=1 Bad dreams in pre-schoolers are less prevalent than thought. However, when they do exist, nightmares are trait-like in nature and associated with personality characteristics measured as early as five months.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:17:11 GMT 080101GQS2FD 4 Genetic possibility to anorexia found http://www.topix.net/tech/2008/01/genetic-possibility-to-anorexia-found?fromrss=1 A British study of Swedish twins found an overproduction of estrogen may affect the baby's brain, making the child more susceptible to anorexia.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:15:20 GMT 080101VRE8L1 2 Germans tighten car exhaust rules http://www.topix.net/tech/2008/01/germans-tighten-car-exhaust-rules?fromrss=1 The stickers are valid for any of the new environmental zones Three German cities - Berlin, Cologne and Hanover - have introduced "environmental zones" to reduce fine particle emissions from traffic.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:13:20 GMT 080101QGQ7IH 10 No Gimmicks: Eat Less and Exercise More http://www.topix.net/tech/2008/01/no-gimmicks-eat-less-and-exercise-more?fromrss=1 A desire to turn over a new, more healthful leaf typically accompanies the start of a new year.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:12:34 GMT 080101T8UQVH 2 U.K. to Use GPS to Slow Speeders? http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/u-k-to-use-gps-to-slow-speeders?fromrss=1 In a court case in Sonoma County, California, a GPS unit was pitted against a radar gun in terms of determining if a teenager was actually guilty of speeding - and the radar gun won. Still, Transport for London (TfR) has an idea to controlling speeeders that involves GPS.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:58:29 GMT 0712316CONKC 18 BDNF Gene Mutation Implicated In Obesity http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/bdnf-gene-mutation-implicated-in-obesity?fromrss=1 Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is critical in mediating satiety in adult mice.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:29:48 GMT 0712319GTDPQ 12 Archaeologists discover remains of 2500-year-old advanced civilization under Russian lake http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/archaeologists-discover-remains-of-2500-year-old-advanced-civilization-under-russian-lake?fromrss=1 Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2500-year-old advanced civilization at the bottom of Lake Issyk Kul in the Kyrgyz mountains in Russia.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:27:36 GMT 0712313PNFVE 94 7 Technologies that will Save the Earth in 2008 http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/7-technologies-that-will-save-the-earth-in-2008?fromrss=1 Here are ten technologies that I can't wait for, and that I think we'll see (to varying degrees) in 2008.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:26:23 GMT 07123185E0CC 221 The enduring mysteries of the outer solar system http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/the-enduring-mysteries-of-the-outer-solar-system?fromrss=1 The farthest reaches of our solar system remain the most mysterious areas around the sun.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:22:08 GMT 0712318S1TUG 8 Battling germs by busting up their gangs http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/battling-germs-by-busting-up-their-gangs-2?fromrss=1 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:05:47 GMT 071231J44QTT 0 Next-Gen Asus Eee Getting Bigger Screen, WiMAX, Windows XP? http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/next-gen-asus-eee-getting-bigger-screen-wimax-windows-xp?fromrss=1 Asus will be discussing the next-gen Eee at CES, starting on Jan. 7, and it looks like there will be some major changes upcoming for the new model.

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:52:07 GMT 071231NPVMCU 0 Iran Says First Cloned Sheep Thriving http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/iran-says-first-cloned-sheep-thriving?fromrss=1 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:45:47 GMT 071231KBULIB 9 Digital Converter Coupon Program Set to Begin http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/digital-converter-coupon-program-set-to-begin?fromrss=1 February 17, 2009, is the last day that broadcasters will transmit analog signals. For many of us, this will mean nothing, as those with cable or satellite TV won't need to worry about this ... only those receiving signals over-the-air (OTA) whose TVs don't already have a digital tuner.

Those TVs will need converter boxes. Boxes will be available starting in February at more than 14,000 government-certified retail outlets.

At the same time, the government is running a coupon program to defray most of the cost of these boxes.

]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:21:15 GMT 071231VU2M17 13 KSWT: Website Gives Seasons To Buy Items For Cheap http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/kswt-website-gives-seasons-to-buy-items-for-cheap-2?fromrss=1 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:22:35 GMT 071231B26QAC 1 Australia Moves to Censor the Internet http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/australia-moves-to-censor-the-internet?fromrss=1 Australian Telecommunications Minister Stephen Conroy today announced a requirement for ISPs to provide a "clean feed" for all homes, schools and any public PCs accessible by children. This follows up on a pre-election Nov. 19th Labor Party press release which first announced a proposed Cyber-safety plan.

As the press release said, "A Rudd Labor Government will transform cyber-safety in Australia," and here we are. So, is Australia the new China?

]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:22:33 GMT 071231AAVGCC 35 KSWT: Cracked.com's List Of Things We Wish Hadn't Happened In 2007 http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/kswt-cracked-coms-list-of-things-we-wish-hadnt-happened-in-2007?fromrss=1 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:20:54 GMT 071231S5250Q 2 10 Amazingly Cold Photos http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/10-amazingly-cold-photos?fromrss=1 Amazing images from Antartica. Next time you're cold, be glad you aren't here.

]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:24:00 GMT 0712316LNALO 21 Stay Awake Forever: Orexin-A Can Combat The Effects Of Sleep Deprivation http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/stay-awake-forever-orexin-a-can-combat-the-effects-of-sleep-deprivation?fromrss=1 An article in the Journal of Neuroscience might appeal to the beleaguered hospital intern or the college student during finals week - anyone who has to combat sleep deprivation or who just wants to stay awake for a long time.

]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:17:29 GMT 07123100MCUN 18 Stem cells may be the cause of brain tumors http://www.topix.net/tech/2007/12/stem-cells-may-be-the-cause-of-brain-tumors?fromrss=1 Stem cells -- popularly known as a source of biological rejuvenation -- may play harmful roles in the body, specifically in the growth and spread of cancer.

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