Pluto demoted from planet in historic IAU vote at Prague
The 2006 IAU decision in Prague reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet after debate on a universal planet definition. KU and astronomers reflect on Clyde Tombaugh's discovery, lasting legacy, and continued astronomy education as New Horizons proceeds with its mission.
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Apple and Dell recall laptop batteries over overheating risk
Apple recalls 1.1 million lithium ion batteries for 12 inch iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 models and 700,000 abroad after nine overheating reports including two with minor burns. Dell recalls 4.1 million batteries in largest U.S. electronics recall, Sony notes rare short circuit causes. Lenovo and other makers say their batteries are configured differently and pose no expected problems.
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KU pushes to expand wireless access campuswide
KU seeks to make wireless service a basic campus amenity with broader coverage. Boots cites uneven coverage across halls like Blake Smith Twente Wescoe Strong Snow Malott, while Wescoe Beach has some access. Priorities center on classrooms and labs as plans and funding remain undecided.
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