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China bids for supercomputer dominance
The Chinese government is investing heavily in supercomputing, but the country's supercomputers are still dependent on foreign processors.
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Rennie: The overdue death of cyberspace
The word "cyberspace" once seemed ever-present. Its gradual disappearance reflects how well society has adjusted to ubiquitous networking.
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Quantum leap: world's thinnest silicon wire
In a world first, Australian scientists have created the thinnest silicon wire, 10,000 times smaller than a human hair.
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All Sprint mobile phones will get sustainability scrutiny
Effective Jan. 1, 2012, the carrier will assess all mobile devices for criteria including materials content, packaging, energy management and modular design.
January 10, 2012 12:43pm |
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Tesla Motors set to reveal Model X
The world will see Tesla Motor's third planned production vehicle, the Model X, early next month.
January 10, 2012 12:06pm |
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Inside ClearEdge Power's $500M fuel cell deal
The Oregon-based company has landed the biggest utility fuel cell deal in the world. But it's not just the size that makes this agreement stand out.
January 10, 2012 11:27am |
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Austin: America's cleantech leader
In a state that's no stranger to energy exploration, Austin, Texas is quickly becoming America's leader in cleantech. Find out how.
January 10, 2012 11:16am |
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At CES, Ballmer highlights Windows phone, Windows 8, Xbox Kinect
At CES in Las Vegas, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest talks to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer about what to expect from the software giant in 2012. Ballmer previews the new Windows phone OS, Windows...
January 10, 2012 8:57am
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Don't blame automation for high unemployment: another view
The economy grew by more than 25% over the past decade, but the number of employed US workers remained stagnant. Have we really automated that much?
January 10, 2012 8:33am |
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Cadillac designs a sleek, compact luxury car
Hailing it as an "all-new architecture" for Cadillac, the luxury car company unveils a slick, light, and small sedan at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
January 10, 2012 8:12am |
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Installation beautifully shows the impact of the sounds we make
Skittish Tree, now exhibited in a gallery storefront in lower Manhattan, shows how recursion works in nature and in programming.
January 10, 2012 8:12am |
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San Francisco lanches 'civic startup accelerator'
San Francisco is tapping into its innovators and entrepreneurs to make the city's government more efficient and connected through web-based technologies.
January 10, 2012 8:04am |
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Quantum leap: The world's thinnest silicon wire
MELBOURNE -- In a world first, Australian scientists have created the thinnest silicon wire, 10,000 times smaller than a human hair.
January 10, 2012 7:49am |
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Personal web surfing in the nuclear control room draws $140K NRC fine
Cyber hopping is okay if you're a bored travel agent or a procrastinating journalist. But it's a no-no when consequences can be lethal. What were 9 operators at Louisiana's River Bend plant watching?
January 10, 2012 7:08am |
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims escalate pressure for DOW to be dropped from Olympics
DELHI -- From Bhopal to London, survivors of the worst industrial disaster in history protest against DOW Chemical Company being a sponsor of the London Olympics. DOW maintains that it has no...
January 10, 2012 6:57am |
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City-ready Toyota Prius c to arrive in March 2012; 53 mpg
The pocket-sized Prius has finally arrived. Japanese automaker Toyota on Tuesday introduced the 2012 Toyota Prius c, a more compact version of its popular hybrid car that primarily targets...
January 10, 2012 6:52am |
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For $59, startup company will 'waterproof' your smartphone
Worried about accidentally dropping your iPhone down the toilet? Liquipel is now offering their permanent waterproof coating to the public.
January 10, 2012 6:02am |
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Co-working's not just for geeks on laptops
Co-working spaces like HQ Boston could marry the collaborative aspects of shared office space with the DIY aspects of engineering labs and prototyping shops.
January 10, 2012 5:00am |
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Chinese medical school teaches genetics using Harry Potter
A genetics lecturer in China is getting students in her door by teaching genetics through the lens of the Harry Potter characters and plot lines.
January 10, 2012 4:06am |
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Spain tosses title of "Download King of Europe"
MADRID -- Following a hard push from the United States, Spain starts closing in on their free downloading culture.
January 10, 2012 3:15am |
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The overdue death of cyberspace
The word "cyberspace" once seemed ever-present in popular tech writing. Its gradual disappearance reflects how well society has adjusted to ubiquitous networking.
January 10, 2012 3:00am |
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NYU introduces virtual human platform to assist medical students
NYU medical students are using cutting-edge technology to view and interact with simulated 3D anatomical structures.
January 10, 2012 2:12am |
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Airbus A380: World's largest passenger plane fuels safety concerns
Cracks have been found within the wings of the Airbus A380 passenger airliner, prompting calls by engineers for the fleet to be grounded.
January 10, 2012 1:53am |