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2009
Articles from 5th Mar 2009
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It's vital we carry on exploring
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
PURE or applied science – which offers the best hope for our economic future? It came to mind following the Prime Minister’s address at the prestigious annual Romanes Lecture at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford. Read
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Safety in the office is paramount
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
AS THE majority of house fires seem to be the result of either electrical faults or neglectful homeowners, imagine the surprise of Swedish firefighters when they stumbled across a rather pot-bellied fire starter. Read
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Digital world according to big players
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
IN the olden days, back when the internet was just a twinkle in its daddy’s eye, Microsoft and its all-powerful emperor Bill Gates ruled the world. Read
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Boost for software to ease screen stresses
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
A SOFTWARE firm which aims to make headaches and stress caused by reading from computer screens a thing of the past has won close to £500,000 in funding as it bids to take its online product into several global markets. Read
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Leading lights of digi industry visit region
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
HUNDREDS of youngsters who may be considering a career in the digital media and technology sectors will have the chance to hear from some of the industry’s leading lights at an event next week. Read
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Housing site set for UK's fastest broadband
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
A BROWNFIELD site in Gateshead which has been set aside for housing development will soon have access to the fastest broadband in the UK. Read
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Virtual bird's eye on city
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
GOTHAM City has Batman, Metropolis has Superman and one day Newcastle could have its own protector of the city. Read
