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New publication offers security tips for WiMAX networks
Government agencies and other organisations planning to use WiMAX - Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access - networks can get technical advice on improving the security of their systems from a...
YouTube views over one billion a day: co-founder
The number of video views a day on YouTube has surpassed one billion, the co-founder of the wildly popular video-sharing site said Friday on the third anniversary of its acquisition...
Nissan's new concept car 'feels like flying' (w/ Video)
Nissan unveiled Thursday a futuristic concept car that tilts to the side when going around bends to make drivers feel like they are gliding through the air.
Researchers fine-tune diffuse optical tomography for breast cancer screening
Clemson University researchers in collaboration with researchers at the University of Bremen, Germany, are working to make the physical pain and discomfort of mammograms a thing of the past, while...
Cooperative Design Shaves Chip-making Costs
A European-sponsored programme that gives universities inexpensive access to state-of-the-art microchip design tools and fabrication techniques, and helps even small businesses fabricate novel microchips, is helping Europe remain competitive worldwide.
Draft NIST report on Cowboys facility collapse released for comment
A fabric-covered, steel frame practice facility owned by the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys collapsed under wind loads significantly less than those required under applicable design standards, according to a...
Pentagon Research Director Visits Universities in Bid to Re-energize Partnerships
The Pentagon’s research arm is working to mend relationships damaged under the Bush administration.
Lack of Internet access and interest in Lima
A survey in Peru shows that half of Lima's population has no access to the Internet and little interest in using it.
Where's the next boom? Maybe in 'cleantech'
(AP) -- Our economy sure could use the Next Big Thing. Something on the scale of railroads, automobiles or the Internet - the kind of breakthrough that emerges every...
Amazon, Apple, Google, Yahoo! targeted in patent case
A US technology company which won a patent case against software giant Microsoft filed suit on Tuesday against nearly two dozen other high-profile firms accusing them of violating the same...
Bill would counter Supreme Court age bias ruling
(AP) -- Democrats in Congress are trying to counter another Supreme Court decision on employment discrimination, this time taking aim at a ruling that makes it harder for older...
UIC Researchers Probe Computer 'Commonsense Knowledge'
(PhysOrg.com) -- Challenge a simple pocket calculator at arithmetic and you may be left in the dust. But even the most sophisticated computer cannot match the reasoning of a youngster...
Vancouver-made game shines at PlayStation showcase
ModNation Racing, a United Front Games title that's heavy on user-generated content, stands out amid the usual expected blockbusters at Sony's annual video game preview.
Premier strikes committee on Alberta Hospital bed closures
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach created an implementation committee on Tuesday to oversee the government's plans for Alberta Hospital Edmonton.
Microsoft launches cellphone software
Microsoft has introduced its new operating system for mobile phones, saying the software will run on several devices from different manufacturers competing with the iPhone and the Blackberry.
The International Space Station-- Gone By 2016?
Just why do we have a space station, anyway? That's a question of relevance, because it turns out we might not have one after 2015. The International Space Science Station...
Facebook measuring the mood in the US
Facebook is tracking how happy people are in the United States. Mother's Day was predictably upbeat, according to a Gross National Happiness index graph on the popular social networking...
A new method predicts dropping out of university
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) and the University of Jaén (UJA) are creating a statistical model to calculate the probability of university students dropping out and to help...
IBM Researchers Develop Analytics Technology For Telecommunications Industry
IBM today announced two analytics-focused research projects that will help telecom service providers and e-retailers improve customer service and new-customer acquisitions.
Ultrasound Used for Better Breeding in Sheep
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ultrasound technology routinely used to accurately predict characteristics that indicate carcass yield and value in cattle and swine can also be used in live sheep, Agricultural Research Service...
Microsoft unveils line of Windows phones
Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer on Tuesday unveiled his company's line of Windows smartphones in an offensive against Apple's iPhone and Google's Android system.
Threat of next world war may be in cyberspace: UN
The next world war could take place in cyberspace, the UN telecommunications agency chief warned Tuesday as experts called for action to stamp out cyber attacks.
Federal Complaint Targets DuPont Researcher
Intellectual Property: Hong Meng is hit with second suit charging he stole trade secrets.
Science Confirms the Obvious
It takes real proof to back up even the simplest theories--these 10 studies show that the obvious can have not-so-obvious implications Sometimes it takes long, hard study to pin down what...
Toyota unveils 'green' sports car
Toyota unveiled Tuesday a new lightweight, sporty concept car inspired by an iconic coupe from the 1980s, saying its vision of the future was both mean and green.
Dow-Funded Dioxin Study Of Limited Value
Cleanup: EPA downplays usefulness of study of people's exposure to dioxins near Dow plant in Michigan.
Seaweed 'Super-Food' Flavoring Ingredients In Development By Irish Company
A range of natural flavorsome food products that rely neither on added salt or monosodium glutamate may soon be available thanks to a Cork-based company exploring the food potential of...
Did Viacom Find YouTube's smoking gun?
Sources say New Evidence has Emerged That Could Help Viacom in its Billion Dollar Infringement Lawsuit Against YouTube