Saturday, November 21, 2009

technology

Iran to Launch Satellite On its Own by Late 2011

The country hopes to launch a satellite without the aid of its space partners, following long delays. more >>

U.S. is Striking Back in the Global Cyberwar

As the United States steps up its cyberattacks, it finds training technowarriors isn't so easy. more >>

A Breakthrough in "Thinking" Computers

Researchers report that they've successfully replicated a cat's cerebral cortex using a supercomputer. more >>

California Goes After Power-Hungry TVs

Televisions account for 10 percent of a home's electricity use, and could rise with ever-larger sets. more >>

Fastest Supercomputer in the World is Devoted to Solving its Problems

The Jaguar XT5 is working on everything from climate change issues to developing new medicines. more >>

Going High-Tech to Track Alzheimer's Patients

New technology will allow families to remotely monitor relatives who may "wander" off. more >>

Evidence of Water Found in Moon Crater

NASA has confirmed that the plume created by a lunar impact indicates the presence of water. more >>

Your Prying Eyes: Switzerland Vs. Google Street View

Strict rules on personal privacy have pitted the country against Google's visual street cataloging. more >>

Free Spirit: NASA Attempts to Rescue Mars Rover

Efforts to extract the Mars rover from a sandpit will start next week, but success is uncertain. more >>

NASA Attempts to Free Stuck Mars Rover Spirit

The intrepid rover was driving backwards in April when it became stuck in a patch of Martian sand. more >>

10 Technology Must-Haves for College

With the holidays fast approaching, consider these gifts for your student. more >>

Travelers Keep an Eye on Home Via Remote

New technology offers everything from live video feeds to unlocking mechanism for the front door. more >>

Swarm of Autonomous Robots to Patrol Oceans

Miniature robots will be able to monitor ocean processes at a small scale. more >>

Tips for Buying the Perfect Digital Camera

Megapixels no longer tell the story, as buyers must wade through important and extraneous features. more >>

Planetary Society to Launch 'Solar Sail' Spacecraft

Although solar sail craft would accelerate slowly, they could, in theory, reach tremendous speeds. more >>

Cold Ocean Water to be Turned Into A/C

Hawaii's government plans to circulate ocean water into downtown buildings in order to cool them. more >>

A Cloaking Device? Scientists Gain Ground on Science Fiction

After many false starts, Ulf Leonhardt is pushing ahead with research to develop cloaking technology. more >>

Chinese Agencies Fight for Control of "World of Warcraft"

Regulators from competing government agencies struggle for control over a popular online game. more >>

Far Out Technology: An Elevator to Space?

Rather than be one massive structure, vehicles would run up a cable tethered to a mass in orbit. more >>

Robot Fish Could Monitor Water Quality

Robots would operate autonomously for months on end, providing valuable data on water conditions. more >>

Prominent Inventor Believed in Loch Ness Monster to the End

Rines was well known for his prototype radar, along with his belief in the existence of Nessie. more >>

Avoiding Another Space Shuttle Disaster

Extending a bird-watching system, a team devises method for real-time spotting of dangerous debris. more >>

Internet Believers: Pastors Open Online Churches

Online congregations offer sermons, private prayer chats with pastors and virtual gathering places. more >>

PCs Shed Pounds and CD Drives, but Gain Touch Screens

New models reveal consumer preferences for cheaper, portable computing alternatives. more >>

Research Produces Coating for Ice Resistant Roads

Inspired by lotus leaves, new nano technology prevents freezing rain from collecting on road surfaces. more >>

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