State of Florida Leverages Microsoft Cloud Solution for Census Count
*Built on Windows Azure, MyFloridaCensus.gov helps Floridians identify homes, neighborhoods and communities for 2010 census.*
Technology
Coral Transplantation the Simple and Cheap Solution to Reef Restoration
It is a question asked by marine scientists from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Barrier Reef; how best to restore coral reefs and marine habitat once it has been damaged or even killed?
Maradona Vows to Run Naked
The Head Coach of the Argentina National Soccer team, Diego Maradona, has vowed to run naked through Buenos Aires if his team wins the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Violent Video Games May Increase Aggression in Some But Not Others, Says New Research
*Bad effects depend on certain personality traits; games can offer learning opportunities for others*
New Evidence that Chili Pepper Ingredient Fights Fat
Scientists are reporting new evidence that capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body. (more…)
Over 200 Russians Become Drug Addicts Every Day
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), last year Russia was number one country in terms of heroin consumption.
Tech Student Projects Already Changing World
A student team from Russia will take technology that is already monitoring the health of a national park to the Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in July.
REDMOND, Wash. — Two months ago, fish started dying in the rivers and streams of Russia’s Zyratkyl National Park. Perplexed park officials wanted to know why, so they turned to a new water monitoring system called Polarvision. (more…)
Microsoft Brings Developers and Designers Closer Together With Expression Studio 4 Release
Today at Internet Week New York 2010, Microsoft Corp. announced the immediate availability of Microsoft Expression Studio 4. The newest version of Microsoft’s professional suite of design tools, Expression 4 distinguishes itself by enabling designers and developers to collaborate and create dynamic applications using their existing skills and current toolset.