September 2009
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Japanese Medaka fish were among the first animals used to study embryo development in space
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Weightlessness may be doubly dangerous for fending off infection
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Effects of radiation on materials
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The International Space Station has played host to a clutch of mini-satellites
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Microgravity tends to produce rounder, cooler flames
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Crystals tend to grow bigger in microgravity
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A large part of space research has focused on the physiological effects of microgravity
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Photos: Gravity experiments in space
The International Space Station may still be under construction, but microgravity research has been under way for decades. Here is a round-up of some of the most notable experiments. Continue Reading
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Five benefits of virtualisation
Difficult economic times are a challenge for everyone, writes Hamish Macarthur, founder of Macarthur Stroud International. IT managers must keep service levels high while reducing costs, get more out of the same or fewer resources and take on ... Continue Reading
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Meeting regulations is key security advantage
The business case for information security has finally been recognised. Rather than being viewed as an unwanted necessity and expense, information security is now seen as a valuable contributor for protecting and managing brand image. Continue Reading
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Protection of customer data makes a strong selling point
There is no doubt that security will play an increasingly important role in enabling business growth, but it requires those in the boardrooms of Great Britain to wake up to the real challenges that will threaten their business over the next decade. Continue Reading
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Security bridges the divide between IT and business
As information security grows in stature within the organisation, we in the profession must be careful not to develop any delusions of grandeur. No matter how crucial our efforts may be, we must recognise that we are very firmly cast in a supporting... Continue Reading
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Cloud computing faces security storm
A storm-front is brewing for cloud computing, writes Paul Zimski, vice-president of market strategy at Lumension. As developers continue to reach towards the sky with insecure infrastructure, the chances for a disastrous squall increase every day. Continue Reading
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Seven ways to align security with the business
There is no single tactic or strategy that guarantees success in improving business alignment of security. Rather, a number of varied but interrelated actions need to be identified and executed to improve alignment over time. Continue Reading
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Strong security builds trust; trust builds business
The first challenge in attempting to articulate the extent to which security can help business growth is for the enterprise to recognise that security is a business issue, not just a technical one. Continue Reading
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Good security and security governance can win business
By applying appropriate security within a company, risks can be taken, and by taking risks, business will grow. Continue Reading
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Microgravity demonstrations are often done to share the excitement of space with the public
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Effects of vacuum and solar radiation on animals in space
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Raise the profile of security's risk management potential
The name "Paul Moore", ex-head of risk for HBOS, is not synonymous with information security, but perhaps it should be. Continue Reading
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How secure is Windows 7 DirectAccess?
Windows 7's new VPN tool, DirectAccess, promises safer remote connections. We evaluate the new tool's strengths and weaknesses. Continue Reading