Saturday, November 7, 2009

technology

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 >>

New Purification Techniques Address Impending Global Water Crisis

Declining snowpack and the loss of glaciers will mean periodic shortages for major river systems. more >>

The Internet Could Produce More Financially Equal Societies

Technology is found to play a large role in wealth inheritance. more >>

Could Texting Be Good for Students?

Some teachers say the cellphone habit can have positive applications in the classroom. more >>

Russian Space Chief Proposes Nuclear Spaceship

The preliminary design for the new craft could be ready by 2012, but will require millions in funding. more >>

Software Magic: Recognizing People in Photos

What automated face tagging in Photoshop Elements 8 can, and can't, do to help organize digital photos. more >>

Are You Ready to Take the E-Book Plunge?

More companies launching E-readers; many public libraries now offer digital book services. more >>

Building Better DVDs Through Shrimp Eyes

The cell membranes found in the eyes of this marine crustacean outperform synthetic designs. more >>

High Volume Video Gamers Have More Difficulty Staying Attentive

Study further reinforces link between video game addiction and Attention Deficit Disorder. more >>

Internet Set for Change With Non-English Addresses

Out of 1.6 billion Internet users, more than half use languages based on alphabets other than Latin. more >>

China Building Cyberwarfare Capabilities

China appears to be collecting U.S. intelligence through a sustained hacking campaign. more >>

Panel Says Planned NASA Rocket Won’t Do the Job

Committee concludes that the rocket set to replace the space shuttle is too expensive. more >>

Navy's New High-Tech Warships Reach Freeway Speeds

The Littoral Combat Ships use steerable water jets instead of propellers and rudders. more >>

GE Unveils Handheld Ultrasound Machine

The future of ultrasound technology looks a bit like a flip phone crossed with an iPod. more >>

Is My Robot Happy to See Me?

If robots are ever to become a fixture in our society, we need to be able to read their faces. more >>

NASA Photos Show Moon Strike Created Plume

New images reveal worthwhile data for NASA's LCROSS moon mission. more >>

Quantum Computers Could Tackle Enormous Equations

Trillions of variables may prove no match for envisioned systems. more >>

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