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Keep snuggly warm with self-heating nanowire clothes
Fabric laced with silver nanowires traps heat and could even be warmed up like an electric blanket
Fabric laced with silver nanowires traps heat and could even be warmed up like an electric blanket
Technology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2014, 1:12pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2014, 1:12pm
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A Coal Plant That Buries Its Greenhouse Gases
The first commercial power plant to use carbon capture and sequestration shows the potential of a crucial technology.
The first commercial power plant to use carbon capture and sequestration shows the potential of a crucial technology.
Energy
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Google's new bot-trap trains machines to see the world
From now on you'll be matching images to prove you're not a bot – and training Google's computers to recognise real-world objects at the same time
From now on you'll be matching images to prove you're not a bot – and training Google's computers to recognise real-world objects at the same time
Technology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Pfizer bets on gene therapy as technology comes of age
Pfizer Inc is moving into the gene therapy space in the latest sign that the technology for fixing faulty genes may finally be ready for prime time, following earlier setbacks.
Pfizer Inc is moving into the gene therapy space in the latest sign that the technology for fixing faulty genes may finally be ready for prime time, following earlier setbacks.
Genetics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2014, 6:49am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2014, 6:49am
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3D portrait captures Obama from every angle
President Obama made history this year as the first president with a 3D portrait. Experts used cameras and 3D scanners to produce a 3D printed bust and mask. Norah O'Donnell reports.
President Obama made history this year as the first president with a 3D portrait. Experts used cameras and 3D scanners to produce a 3D printed bust and mask. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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Stephen Hawking Gets a New Speech System
Stephen Hawking's computer speech system got a modern upgrade from engineers at Intel who added predictive text to the scientist's decades-old program.
Stephen Hawking's computer speech system got a modern upgrade from engineers at Intel who added predictive text to the scientist's decades-old program.
Technology
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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"Smart guns" could bring transparency to police shootings
Law enforcement in California is testing smart pistols equipped with technology that alerts police dispatchers whenever their gun is unholstered or fired. Bob Orr reports on the experimental technology that’s meant to protect police and provide detailed insight into officer involved shootings.
Law enforcement in California is testing smart pistols equipped with technology that alerts police dispatchers whenever their gun is unholstered or fired. Bob Orr reports on the experimental technology that’s meant to protect police and provide detailed insight into officer involved shootings.
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014, 7:45am
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Hawking: AI could end human race
Prof Stephen Hawking, one of the world's leading scientists, warns that artificial intelligence "could spell the end of the human race".
Prof Stephen Hawking, one of the world's leading scientists, warns that artificial intelligence "could spell the end of the human race".
Technology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014, 7:45am
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The First 3-D Printer in Space Prints Its First Object
The printer's goal is to make spare parts and tools for the International Space Station
The printer's goal is to make spare parts and tools for the International Space Station
Technology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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GM previews its new system for hands-free driving
The car maker is set to roll out a Cadillac in 2017 that will practically drive itself on the highway
The car maker is set to roll out a Cadillac in 2017 that will practically drive itself on the highway
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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7-year-old gets new grip on life from 3D printer
Prosthetic arms or legs normally cost thousands of dollars, but a UNC student has made a functioning hand at a much more affordable price
Prosthetic arms or legs normally cost thousands of dollars, but a UNC student has made a functioning hand at a much more affordable price
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 8:24am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 8:24am
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District heating: a hot idea whose time has come
Look for wasted urban heat and you see it everywhere. Cities worldwide are finally starting to address this with collective methods to stay toasty
Look for wasted urban heat and you see it everywhere. Cities worldwide are finally starting to address this with collective methods to stay toasty
Technology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014, 8:12am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014, 8:12am
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The rise of digital courts in settling disputes
If you've been stung by an online buy, you can get even online too, thanks to an unexpected side effect of the e-commerce boom
If you've been stung by an online buy, you can get even online too, thanks to an unexpected side effect of the e-commerce boom
Technology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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The man who can hear Wi-Fi wherever he walks
Frank Swain has been going deaf since his 20s. Now he has hacked his hearing so he can listen in to the data that surrounds us
Frank Swain has been going deaf since his 20s. Now he has hacked his hearing so he can listen in to the data that surrounds us
Technology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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No more snow days: Students study from home during bad weather
"I'll be honest. There has been some grumbling," Minnesota principal says of plan to replace snow days with virtual classes
"I'll be honest. There has been some grumbling," Minnesota principal says of plan to replace snow days with virtual classes
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Site exposes security gap in thousands of webcams
A controversial website is broadcasting live feeds of thousands of webcams whose owners didn't reset their camera's pre-programmed password
A controversial website is broadcasting live feeds of thousands of webcams whose owners didn't reset their camera's pre-programmed password
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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'Twisted light' beamed across Vienna
Physicists send a beam of twisted light 3km through the air above Vienna, transmitting information in this way for the very first time in the open air.
Physicists send a beam of twisted light 3km through the air above Vienna, transmitting information in this way for the very first time in the open air.
Technology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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New "AirLegs" technology helps troops stay one step ahead
Take a rare look at future technology for U.S. troops. The military's DARPA lab creates stunning inventions, and they could help service members stay one step ahead when answering the call of duty.
Take a rare look at future technology for U.S. troops. The military's DARPA lab creates stunning inventions, and they could help service members stay one step ahead when answering the call of duty.
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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From stealth fighters to Siri, DARPA's projects aim to transform next generation
Arati Prabhakar, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, discusses various projects that DARPA has played a key role in -- from everyday technologies like the Internet and Siri to military aircrafts.
Arati Prabhakar, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, discusses various projects that DARPA has played a key role in -- from everyday technologies like the Internet and Siri to military aircrafts.
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Robot 'dolphins' give clues to Antarctic melt in data revolution
Dolphin-sized robots are giving clues to a thaw of Antarctica's ice in a sign of how technology is revolutionizing data collection in remote polar regions, scientists said on Monday.
Dolphin-sized robots are giving clues to a thaw of Antarctica's ice in a sign of how technology is revolutionizing data collection in remote polar regions, scientists said on Monday.
Robotics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Paparazzi using drones to snap celebrity pics
Celebrities say the paparazzi have found a new way to snap pictures -- using drones. Entertainment Tonight takes a look at the controversy surrounding their use.
Celebrities say the paparazzi have found a new way to snap pictures -- using drones. Entertainment Tonight takes a look at the controversy surrounding their use.
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Internet Archive offers 900 classic arcade games
The digital library gives new life to vintage games
The digital library gives new life to vintage games
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Your mobile phone may be your next hotel room key
Hotels are developing mobile technology to make it easier for guests to plan their stays and check-in to their rooms. CNET.com's Sumi Das shows us how the mobile keys work.
Hotels are developing mobile technology to make it easier for guests to plan their stays and check-in to their rooms. CNET.com's Sumi Das shows us how the mobile keys work.
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Are These the Wearables of the Future?
They look like something out of a sci-fi action movie, but the three wearables that came out on top at Intel's inaugural "Make It Wearable" contest are out to change the world.
They look like something out of a sci-fi action movie, but the three wearables that came out on top at Intel's inaugural "Make It Wearable" contest are out to change the world.
Technology
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Microsoft's 3D audio headset tested: we see with sound
We try Microsoft's latest technology, which uses bone conduction and 3D audio to give blind people information about their surroundings
We try Microsoft's latest technology, which uses bone conduction and 3D audio to give blind people information about their surroundings
Technology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Murder by hackable implants no longer a perfect crime
Medical implants such as pacemakers can be tampered with to kill – without leaving a trace. But the race is on to find ways to spot the crime
Medical implants such as pacemakers can be tampered with to kill – without leaving a trace. But the race is on to find ways to spot the crime
Technology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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How Verizon, AT&T are using "supercookies" to track you online
Verizon and AT&T are tracking cell phone users' online activity by deploying so-called "supercookies." Critics call them an attack on privacy.
Verizon and AT&T are tracking cell phone users' online activity by deploying so-called "supercookies." Critics call them an attack on privacy.
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Cell phone jammers illegally silence annoying calls
The controversial devices are not allowed in the U.S., but that does not always discourage people from buying them
The controversial devices are not allowed in the U.S., but that does not always discourage people from buying them
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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With $100 Million, Entrepreneur Sees Path to Disrupt Medical Imaging
Will ultrasound-on-a-chip make medical imaging so cheap that anyone can do it?A scanner the size of an iPhone that you could hold up to a person’s chest and see a vivid, moving, 3-D image of what’s inside is being developed by entrepreneur Jonathan Rothberg.
Will ultrasound-on-a-chip make medical imaging so cheap that anyone can do it?A scanner the size of an iPhone that you could hold up to a person’s chest and see a vivid, moving, 3-D image of what’s inside is being developed by entrepreneur Jonathan Rothberg.
Technology
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Nov 03, 2014, 8:29pm
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Nov 03, 2014, 8:29pm
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Tablet translates sign language into spoken word
A team of deaf entrepreneurs has developed a revolutionary way for the hearing and hearing-impaired to communicate
A team of deaf entrepreneurs has developed a revolutionary way for the hearing and hearing-impaired to communicate
Technology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 8:41am
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