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Book Review of Annual Review of Physical Chemistry, Volume 59, 2008

Volume 59 of Annual Review of Physical Chemistry contains 30 chapters covering the latest research in this broad field, from biophysical investigations of collapse mechanisms of biological thin films to research in sonoluminescence and cavitation by ultrasound irradiation, to coverage of quasicrystal surfaces. The opening chapter “A Fortunate Life in Physical Chemistry� is an autobiographical account by Stuart Rice of his “evolution as a physical chemist.� A Cumulative Index of Contributing Authors, Volumes 55−59 and a Cumulative Index of Chapter Titles, Volumes 55−59 complete the book.

50th Anniversary Celebration for Physical Review Letters

The American Physical Society, jointly with the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Stony Brook University, will hold a Golden Anniversary Celebration for the APS's flagship journal, Physical Review Letters. The Celebration includes a symposium, reception, and banquet to be held on Friday, June 27, at the Charles B. Wang Center on the Stony Brook University campus.

Amount of physical activity by children steadily declines as they get older

New research documents the decline in physical activity among children, with less than a third meeting recommended physical activity guidelines by the time they are 15 years old, according to a study in the July 16 issue of JAMA.

Nanotechnology Researcher Wins Prize for Early Excellence in Physical Organic Chemistry

Gino DiLabio of Canada's National Institute for Nanotechnology has been awarded the 2008 Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry Award for Early Excellence in the Field of Physical Organic Chemistry.

Book Review of Macromolecules, Volume 3: Physical Structures and Properties

This third book of the series Macromolecules is preceded by Volume 1, published in 2005, covering chemical structures and the principles of macromolecular synthesis, and Volume 2, published in 2007, on industrial polymers and their syntheses. The present volume concerns the physical structures and properties of macromolecules, including single macromolecules and polymers. There is discussion of basic chemical structures, molar mass averages and distributions, microconformations, macroconformations, scattering methods, physical structures in the solid state, the properties of polymers in solution as well as in the molten and bulk states, and mechanical properties. Each chapter concludes with historical notes, general literature, and specific references.

Molecular Profiles Demonstrates Technique for Measuring Surface Physical Properties of Pharmaceutical Materials for Inhalation

(Nottingham UK, 26 June, 2008) - Molecular Profiles, a global leader in the provision of innovative contract research services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biomedical sectors worldwide, announces a new poster to demonstrate the ability of nanoPASS (nanoscale Predictive Analytical Screening Solution) to characterise the surface energy of an API material. nanoPASS, an innovative new service platform, was launched earlier this year as a new addition to Molecular Profiles' nanoscale analytical services offering. This poster entitled "Measuring Surface Physical Properties of Pharmaceutical Materials for Inhalation: Physical Changes During the Size Reduction Process" was recently presented at Respiratory Drug Delivery 2008, Arizona, USA.

Patent Claiming Nanotech Products Only By Its Physical Structure.

At present, as opposed to the recent past, (1) Nanotechnology can challenge patent practitioners to meet the task of showing novelty, a statutory requirement for patentability under 35 U.S.C. §102 (anticipation). (2) The challenge grows as Nanotechnology's focus on inventive aspects further reduces the size of a previous nanometer scale product and the novelty arises from this change in size. A change in size of this nature will not alone be novel if only the patent claim language covers the same physical structure of the previous invention. In this case, the previous invention may be used as prior art to defeat a patent application claim based on anticipation. (3) So, how does one successfully assert a patent claim directed solely to the physical structure? Opinions from the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (Board) have provided

UK and US guidelines on kids' physical activity levels need rethinking

Physical activity at the government-recommended level and obesity-related health outcomes: A longitudinal study

Physical activity report tallies screen time, suggests kids limit their hours

TORONTO - Kids are putting in so much screen time - on computers, watching television and playing video games - that a report card on physical activity levels among children and youth is taking direct aim at the situation.

Reminder: Physical Access = Root Access

"Today I needed to reset a password on an Ubuntu system. While doing this, I was reminded of just how simple it is to get root access on a default install of Ubuntu. I wanted to share these steps on this blog to remind people that if someone has physical access to your Ubuntu system, they can get root access in just a few seconds..."

Public Schools Improve Physical Security, But Cyber Security Declines

CDW-Government's annual School Safety Index found that public schools have improved physical safety, but cyber safety scores dropped by 25% since last year.

How To Virtualise A Physical Linux Machine

"This tutorial shows how you can virtualize a physical Linux machine. It is intended not only for virtualisation, but for any relocation of a RedHat Linux based system from one machine to another.

Public Schools Improve Physical Security, But Cyber Security Declines

CDW-Government's annual School Safety Index found that public schools have improved physical safety, but cyber safety scores dropped by 25% since last year.

An iPhone with a physical keyboard?

One of the most consistent criticisms of the iPhone is its perceived lack of a physical keyboard or keypad. The beef is that one can't use the iPhone with one hand.

Scientists Uncover How Plant Roots Respond To Physical Forces Such As Gravity, Pressure, Or Touch

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are the first to identify two proteins responsible for mechanosensitive ion channel activities in plant roots. Scientists have long known that plant cells respond to physical forces. Until now, however, the proteins controlling the ion channel response remained a mystery.

Improved Foster Care Reduces Risk Of Adult Mental And Physical Illness, Study Finds

In the first controlled follow-up study ever to examine the long-term health effects of foster care programs, researchers from Harvard Medical School showed that the extremely high rates of mental and physical disorders typically found among adult alumni of public foster care programs were significantly reduced among alumni of a private foster care program staffed by highly trained social workers with low caseloads and good access to quality services.

Ion Mobility Diagnostic Test from Quest Diagnostics is First to Provide Direct Physical Measurement of Lipoprotein Particles, Cardiovascular Disease I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX) today announced results of a study that demonstrates that a novel diagnostic testing technique it has developed is the first to provide direct, accurate and reproducible physical measurement of both the size and concentration of a broad range of lipoproteins in blood plasma. Results of the study were published in the May 29, 2008, online edition of Clinical Chemistry.

What You Need To Know When Starting An On Line Business

Whether you decide to use the Internet to sell products of a physical nature off line or you want to sell informational and physical products on line, the most important thing you need to carry out, is basic research.

What's the Solution To Intellectual Property?

StealthyRoid writes "I'm an anarcho-capitalist, and a huge supporter of property rights, both physical and intellectual. At the same time, I find the current trend of increasing penalties for minor violations, criminalizing civil IP matters, anti-consumer technologies like DRM, and abuse of the legal system by the *AA's of the world really disturbing. You'd think that by now, there'd be a reasonable solution to the problem of protecting intellectual property while at the same time maintaining the rights of consumers and protecting individuals from absurd litigation, but I have yet to find one. So, I pose these questions to the Slashdot community: 1 — Do you acknowledge the legitimacy of intellectual property to begin with? That is, do you believe that intellectual property is a valid construct equivalent to physical property, or do you

Web Developer Seneca Virtualises Hosting via LeaseWeb

4 June 2008 - Seneca, a leading Dutch web developer with 125 employees, is virtualising its hosting environment at hosting provider LeaseWeb with VMware. Seneca hopes to complete the full hosting migration of all its customers within a year. ‘By that time, the current 50 physical servers will have made way for a maximum of 10 physical servers.’

Web Hosting News: Web Developer Seneca Virtualises Hosting via LeaseWeb

LeaseWeb LogoAmsterdam, 4 June 2008 - Seneca, a leading Dutch web developer with 125 employees, is virtualising its hosting environment at hosting provider LeaseWeb with VMware. Seneca hopes to complete the full hosting migration of all its customers within a year. ‘By that time, the current 50 physical servers will have made way for a maximum of 10 physical servers.’

Web Developer Seneca Virtualises Hosting via LeaseWeb

Seneca, a Dutch web developer with 125 employees, today announced that it is virtualising its hosting environment at hosting provider LeaseWeb with VMware. The company says that it hopes to complete the full hosting migration of all its customers within a year. 'By that time, the current 50 physical servers will have made way for a maximum of 10 physical servers,' adds the company.

Bavarian Police Can Legally Place Trojans On PCs

An anonymous reader writes "The Bavarian Parliament passed a law that allows Bavarian police to place 'Remote Forensic Software' (Google translation) on a suspect's computer as well as on the computers of a suspect's contacts. They may break into houses in secret to install the RFS if a remote installation is not possible; and while they are there a (physical) search is permitted too. The RFS may be used to read, delete, and alter data." The translation says that RFSs may be used in cases of an "urgent threat to the existence or the security of the Federation or a country or physical, life or liberty of a person... Even where there is a reasonable assumptions on concrete preparatory acts for such serious offenses."

You, Too, Could Be Batman In 10 To 12 Years

jmcbain tips a fascinating interview in Scientific American with a professor of kinesiology and neuroscience (and a 26-year practitioner of Chito-Ryu karate-do). The question was, how much training would it take for a normal person to become Batman? The professor says: "You could train somebody to be a tremendous athlete and to have a significant martial arts background, and also to use some of the gear that he has, which requires a lot of physical prowess... In terms of the physical skills to be able to defend himself against all these opponents all the time, I would benchmark that at 10 to 12 years." The problem is, even after that amount of training, no one could remain on top of their game for more than a few years. And "Batman can't really afford to lose.

Physical fitness may slow Alzheimer brain atrophy

New York (AP): Getting a lot of exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's disease, a preliminary study suggests.

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