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...Unfortunately, the atoms lived less than a millisecond before decaying, first into element 116, then 114, then 112 and finally fragmenting completely. It wasn't unexpected, but atomic physicists believe, for theoretical reasons, that atoms with 120 or 126 protons might be a lot more stable. Of course, they were saying that about element 114 a few years ago, and it didn't pan out. But if they get to a point where one of these super-heavy elements lasts for hours, not milliseconds (it will depend in part on getting the right number of neutrons as well), that would...
...researcher at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Rome. The theory behind the combo is that human growth hormone signals the liver to secrete more IGF-1, keeping blood levels high. "These athletes know a little bit about how [the hormones] work, and for them, a millisecond could be the difference between gold or nothing," she says. What they don't seem to realize is that circulating IGF-1 is less effective, and more dangerous, than the version that is concentrated in the muscle...
...matter how ingenious the gear or the gadget, technology has its limits. What makes an Olympian a winner depends mainly upon muscle strength, stamina, skill and desire. Still, with history being made by the millisecond in Athens, athletes can use all the technological help?and all the extra red blood cells?they...
China adamantly opposes letting Taiwan buy four guided-missile destroyers equipped with Aegis radar that can sound an alarm the millisecond a Chinese M-9 missile is fired from the mainland, 160 km away. Beijing fears the new systems would give the island a military edge, whereas Taiwan says the Aegis would merely even the score against the 300 mainland missiles aimed at it. Beijing is also worried that the radar could eventually allow Taiwan to link up with Washington's regional defense shield. "Of all the arms the U.S. could sell, Aegis is the worst," says China's chief...
China adamantly opposes letting Taiwan buy four guided-missile destroyers equipped with Aegis radar that can sound an alarm the millisecond a Chinese M-9 missile is fired from the mainland, 100 miles away. Beijing fears the new systems would give the island a military edge, whereas Taiwan says the Aegis would merely even the score against the 300 mainland missiles aimed at it. Beijing is also worried that the radar could eventually allow Taiwan to link up with Washington's regional defense shield. "Of all the arms the U.S. could sell, Aegis is the worst," says China's chief...