Brace for impact: will MP4 do to movies what MP3 is doing to music?

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The technology for the development of MP4 for profession broadcasters has been pirated and copies of films have been produced on the format within days of the release of the films. Immediate widespread use of the technology is not expected to occur because of obstacles attributed to equipment and social limitations.

Innovations, High technology industry, Video tape recorders and recording, Videocassette recorders, Videotape recording, Copyright infringement

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Red team versus the agents: at a nuclear weapons lab, a team of elite hackers matches wits with undefeated autonomous defenders

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Sandia National Laboratories is developing high-tech computer security to prevent hackers from entering its computer network. The lab continually tests its computers to be sure that security holes are found before real hackers find them.

Computers, Safety and security measures, Digital computers, Computer hackers, United States. Department of Energy. Sandia National Laboratories

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The Arctic oil & wildlife refuge

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Disagreement over the environmental effects of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is heated, as proposals to open up the area for drilling are being made. The estimated amount of oil that lies beneath the area could lead to a large development and possible environmental damage, but proponents believe that the wildlife will adapt to the changes.

Petroleum industry, Environmental aspects, Oil fields, Environmental policy, Natural resources, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

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