News tagged with conference
War-torn Somalia stages TEDx conference
Somalia's war-ravaged capital Mogadishu will host Thursday its first ever TED talks as part of efforts to showcase improvements in development, business and security, organisers said.
May 17, 2012 |
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Climate talks open in Bonn to tackle emissions targets
A new round of global climate talks opened in Bonn on Monday with rich and poor countries squaring off over greenhouse gas reduction targets to halt the pace of planet warming.
May 14, 2012 |
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The great exoplanet debate
The Great Exoplanet Debate, hosted by Astrobiology Magazine during the recent 2012 Astrobiology Science Conference, is now available for viewing online.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 14, 2012 |
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Green growth is not just for rich nations: World Bank
The World Bank urged global governments Thursday to heed the environment when pursuing prosperity, rejecting what it called a myth that green growth is a luxury most countries cannot afford.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 10, 2012 |
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Life-size 3-D hologram-like telepods may revolutionize videoconferencing in the future
A Queen's University researcher has created a Star Trek-like human-scale 3D videoconferencing pod that allows people in different locations to video conference as if they are standing in front of each other. ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
May 03, 2012 |
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TED blends animation with education at new website
The non-profit group behind the thought-provoking TED conferences launched a website devoted to video lessons cleverly crafted to captivate students.
Apr 26, 2012 |
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Probe mission to explore Titan's miniscule rainfall proposed
(PhysOrg.com) -- Dr. Ralph Lorenz of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL) outside of Baltimore has given a talk at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) in Texas outlining what has ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 23, 2012 |
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Disney sketches sequel to 'Epic Mickey' video game
(AP) -- Warren Spector realizes that he made a mistake with "Epic Mickey," his 2010 action-adventure game starring the world's most famous mouse
Mar 21, 2012 |
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DARPA chief leaving for Google job
Google on Monday confirmed that Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency chief Regina Dugan is taking a yet-to-be-revealed role at the Internet powerhouse.
Mar 13, 2012 |
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TED launches learning initiative at YouTube
The non-profit group behind thought-provoking TED conferences launched an education channel on YouTube in a bid to make learning irresistible.
Mar 12, 2012 |
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Virtual Piggy lets children get online allowances
Startup Virtual Piggy is rolling out a way for parents to give children online allowances to spend on games, iPod accessories or other stuff tailored for Internet-loving youngsters.
Mar 10, 2012 |
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"Skyrim" and "Portal" stars at game conference
Sweeping medieval fantasy game "Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" and addictive puzzle play in "Portal 2" won accolades at the world's largest gathering of game makers that wraps up Friday in San Francisco.
Mar 08, 2012 |
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'Heavy Rain' game creator debuts high-tech 'Kara'
(AP) -- The future of performance-capture technology is right around the corner, and its name just might be "Kara."
Mar 08, 2012 |
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'SimCity' game rebuilt for age of climate change
Climate change is coming to SimCity. A new version of the city-building computer game that factors in real-world consequences of energy choices has won endorsements from Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and the director of the ...
Mar 08, 2012 |
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Website lets people shine light on dark secrets
People around the world share their deep secrets with Frank Warren and he, in turn, reveals them to all.
Mar 02, 2012 |
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