Researcher says computers misunderstood October 08, 2007 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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A U.S. computer historian says new computer technology is still often poorly understood by business leaders. | |
Germany working on small driverless trains October 08, 2007 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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Researchers in Germany are working on the creation of a small train system called RailCab that could mean rail travel without engineers. | |
U.S. urges using compact fluorescent bulbs October 03, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
The U.S. Department of Energy launched its "Change a Light, Change the World" 2007 campaign Wednesday during a Salt Lake City ceremony. | |
On demand FB cell phone replays created September 27, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
People attending Purdue University home football games this fall might be the first U.S. college fans able to call up instant replays on their cell phones. | |
Gates Foundation goes after TB September 20, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, based in Seattle, has announced $280 million in grants to fight a growing tuberculosis problem. | |
Bottle cleans water in seconds September 16, 2007 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 31 vote(s)
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An Ipswich, England, businessman has created a bottle that makes even the filthiest water drinkable in a matter of seconds. | |
Supercomputer reservation system created September 10, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
U.S. scientists have created a "reservation" program for supercomputers that can speed up the slow process of obtaining computing time. | |
High-tech power plant construction begins September 10, 2007 | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the start of construction of what will be among the world's cleanest, most efficient coal-fueled power plants. | |
Energy Department to aid biofuels creation August 28, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
The U.S. Department of Energy says it will allocate up to $33.8 million to support commercial production of cellulosic biofuels. | |
Russia developing global navigation system August 26, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Russian manufacturers plan to begin production on a line of navigation systems using Glonass technology for strategic aviation. | |
China buys an IBM supercomputer August 16, 2007 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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The Beijing Meteorological Bureau in China has purchased an IBM supercomputer to produce weather forecasts during the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. | |
Wheat may join corn in biofuels August 07, 2007 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
British-led scientists have developed a new technology that might eventually enable motorists to use wheat, as well as corn, for biofuels. | |
New standards for Energy Star fridges August 04, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
The U.S. Department of Energy is increasing the energy efficiency criteria required for refrigerators carrying the Energy Star label. | |
Video game archive is planned July 30, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
The University of Texas at Austin announced a partnership with several video-game designers to help establish the UT Videogame Archive. | |
Next generation nuke plant designs sought July 23, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
The U.S. Department of Energy is looking for industry teams to help conceptually design the department's "Next Generation Nuclear Plant." | |
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