Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Polish And Italian Get Advanced Language Recognition System

Polish And Italian Get Advanced Language Recognition System
European researchers have developed the most advanced spontaneous language understanding (SLU) system for both Polish and Italian. In fact, it is the first one.
Source: feeds.sciencedaily.com

Pfizer reportedly near $68 billion Wyeth deal
Pfizer is near a deal to purchase rival drug maker Wyeth for $68 billion, according to news reports late Sunday that cited people familiar with the situation.

Source: rss.cnn.com

Foot Pictures Slideshow: Common Foot Problems
Title: Foot Pictures Slideshow: Common Foot Problems
Category: Slideshows
Created: 6/18/2008
Last Editorial Review: 6/19/2008
Source: www.medicinenet.com

Baby Beetles Inspire Scientists To Build 'Mini Boat' Powered By Surface Tension
Inspired by the aquatic wriggling of beetle larvae, a research team has designed a propulsion system that strips away paddles, sails, and motors and harnesses the energy within the water's surface. The technique destabilizes the surface tension surrounding the object with an electric pulse and causes the craft to move via the surface's natural pull.
Source: feeds.sciencedaily.com

Hidden Amphetamines In Some Diet Pills Pose Health and Employment Risks
Americans who use illegal diet pills from South America may be taking amphetamines without knowing it and seriously risking both their health and their jobs. Physicians need to be made aware of the range of serious side effects of these drugs to allow them to identify and treat those patients presenting with unexplained symptoms.
Source: feeds.sciencedaily.com

Foot Pain
Title: Foot Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/13/2008
Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2008
Source: www.medicinenet.com