Global warming research urged shift in energy funds
A National Research Council panel urges diverting about $300 million yearly from existing federal energy research to projects that cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost efficiency. It also calls for a broader, long term program for backstop technologies costing billions annually if emissions must fall sharply.
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Washington
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National Research Council Committee
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United States
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Future police may use drug and explosive test kits
Washington AP reports police could soon carry rapid non lethal test kits that turn into curbside lab tools. Antibody tests detect minute traces on skin desks or luggage, changing color to show cocaine or heroin residues within seconds.
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Soa
Dean Fetteroff
FBI
Forensic Science Research Unit
Quantico
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Fetterolf
American Chemical Society
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Bio-Metric Systems Inc
Eden Prairie
Minn
Weninghoune
After 20 years inventor nets patent for his chip
Gilbert Hyatt, a 52 year old engineer from La Palma, received patent A 17 for a single chip computer he built in 1968. The award could affect pocket calculators, cars, phones and dishwashers, prompting industry debate over scope and royalties. Hyatt plans licensing to fund R and D and lab expansion.
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Los Angeles
Gilbert Hyatt
Hyatt
la Palma
U.S. Patent Office
Roger Borovoy
Santa Clara
Tim Bajarin
Intel
Ted Hoff
Federico Faggin
Stan Mazor
Texas Instruments Inc
Stanford Readsies for Big Quake Storage Plan
Stanford University has buried tons of emergency supplies at secret campus locations to feed and care for students after another quake. The university, with 13,350 students, sustained about 160 million dollars in damage last October. Fiberglass containers holding three tons of medical supplies flashlights and dehydrated food were buried in 10 foot deep underground sites across campus.
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Stanford
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Stanford University
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Compact Grill for Your Stove Top
A compact stove top grill offers quick searing and grilling right on the kitchen stove. It fits small spaces, heats evenly, and cleans easily, making it suitable for apartment kitchens and quick weeknight meals.
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