technology

NASA Predator Scans California Burn Areas

Science - November 25, 2009

The unmanned aerial drone surveyed wildfire damage using visible, infrared and thermal filters. more >>

World's First Salt Power Generator Unveiled in Norway

Science - November 24, 2009

Salt power could theoretically produce half of the European Union's yearly power production. more >>

New Hydrogen-Storage Method Discovered

Science - November 24, 2009

Research opens the way for a radically different approach to hydrogen storage. more >>

iCandy: Tech Gifts Beautiful Inside and Out

By David LaGesse - Money - November 23, 2009

Good-looking gadgets emphasize style and luxury despite the recession. more >>

World's First Programmable Quantum Computer Created

Science - November 23, 2009

Ultracold beryllium ions tackle 160 randomly chosen programs. more >>

Interactive: The Large Hadron Collider Explained

Science - November 23, 2009

The collider consists of a ring of supercooled magnets 17 miles in circumference. more >>

Video Workouts: Turns Out They're Not So Sweaty

By Ford Vox - On Men - November 20, 2009

For younger gamers, Wii exercises and virtual sports burn just a few calories and don't help the heart. more >>

Iran to Launch Satellite On its Own by Late 2011

Science - November 20, 2009

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

By Alex Kingsbury and Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - November 18, 2009

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

A Breakthrough in "Thinking" Computers

Science - November 18, 2009

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

California Goes After Power-Hungry TVs

Science - November 18, 2009

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

Science - November 16, 2009

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

Going High-Tech to Track Alzheimer's Patients

Science - November 16, 2009

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

Evidence of Water Found in Moon Crater

Science - November 13, 2009

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

Science - November 13, 2009

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

Free Spirit: NASA Attempts to Rescue Mars Rover

Science - November 12, 2009

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

Science - November 12, 2009

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

By Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman - Professors' Guide - November 11, 2009

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

Travelers Keep an Eye on Home Via Remote

Science - November 11, 2009

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

Swarm of Autonomous Robots to Patrol Oceans

Science - November 10, 2009

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

Tips for Buying the Perfect Digital Camera

By David LaGesse - Money - November 10, 2009

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

Planetary Society to Launch 'Solar Sail' Spacecraft

Science - November 9, 2009

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

Cold Ocean Water to be Turned Into A/C

Science - November 8, 2009

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

Science - November 7, 2009

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"

Science - November 4, 2009

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