The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says one of its boats,the Ady Gil, a sleek high-technology speed boat, was rammed and sliced in half by a Japanese ship,the Shonan Maru.

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They also incorporate intelligent monitoring for consistent recording, and adjusting read-speed technology which enhances smooth playback.

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Just as high-speed technology transformed the way scientists discover drugs, Symyx is poised to do the same for materials.

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Both companies said they will support a standard industry specification to enable broad-scale acceptance of this new high-speed technology.

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