Researchers are developing lightweight, automated sensors that can provide long-range detection and automatic reporting of chemical and biological agent hazards.

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Its intuitive automatic shooting modes, full range of advanced features, and innovative user interface give you the power to maximise your creativity.

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The 2013 Nissan LEAF is offered in three well-equipped models, the LEAF S, LEAF SV and LEAF SL. Standard features include a 6-way manual driver's seat, 4-way manual front passenger's seat, trip computer (instant and average energy consumption, driving time, outside temperature and autonomy range), Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), center console storage and 3.6 kW onboard charger.

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Automatic spending cuts that took effect Friday are expected to touch a vast range of government services.

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' As well as sharing to social networks and cloud services, users can also connect to a range of GALAXY devices including the GALAXY SIII and GALAXY Note II for effortless and automatic sharing of pictures across the GALAXY family.

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Casio, too, is hopping on the Bluetooth bandwagon with its forthcoming GB6900, but its connected watch will retain the same display as current G-Shocks, relying on its paired partner for more mundane tasks such as automatic resetting of time depending on the time zone and alerts for when the watch gets out of range from the smartphone, hinting that one may have left it behind.

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The Chinese should collect three medals from the shooting range this weekend to go along with Yang's medal in swimming, a near-automatic gold in women's three-meter synchronized diving, as well as two of the three gold medals that will be awarded in weightlifting.

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