News tagged with platform technology

Study reports novel drug technology that boosts therapeutic proteins

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Miller School-led research team has created a groundbreaking drug technology platform that enables the body to increase its protein levels, a novel invention that potentially could usher in treatment for ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Mar 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Engineering research brings seven adult-sized humanoid robots together for first time in US

Seven adult-sized humanoid robots took the stage during Drexel University's celebration of National Engineers Week, in a first-of-its-kind assembly of robotic technology. A showcase event on Feb. 20 introduced all seven of ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

New technology platform for molecule-based electronics

Researchers at the Nano-Science Center at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new nano-technology platform for the development of molecule-based electronic components using the wonder material graphene. At the same ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Deep Gulf drilling thrives 18 mos. after BP spill

(AP) -- Two hundred miles off the coast of Texas, ribbons of pipe are reaching for oil and natural gas deeper below the ocean's surface than ever before.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 30, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Web security firm Blue Coat acquired for $1.3 bn

Web security company Blue Coat Systems said Friday it is being acquired by a private investment group in a deal worth $1.3 billion.

Technology / Business

created Dec 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New Nordic test center behind electric car charging standard

The new independent test center for electric car infrastructure named Nordic EV Interoperability Center (NEVIC), the first of its kind in the world, will ensure interoperability between electric cars and charging stations. ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Android phones to pit vampires against slayers

Facial recognition startup Viewdle on Wednesday began letting Android smartphone users see which of the people around them are vampires and which are vampire slayers.

Technology / Software

created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

US startup challenges Swiss Post on home turf

A US firm that specializes in verifying email delivery is expanding into Europe and challenging the Swiss Post, which it has accused of brazen patent infringement.

Technology / Business

created Jun 17, 2011 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Nokia's technology chief 'quits over strategy'

Nokia's head of technology has taken a leave of absence and is not coming back over disagreement over a new group strategy, Finland's leading daily Helsingin Sanomat reported on Thursday.

Technology / Business

created Jun 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

China's growth, and weakness, on show at IT fair

More Chinese companies than ever took part in Asia's largest IT fair, which ended this weekend in Taipei, but their growing numbers could not disguise their lingering weaknesses, observers said.

Technology / Business

created Jun 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Quest for educational success: University creates gaming platform to help reach students through technology

The Doors' hypnotic rhythms provide the musical backdrop as students in Chris Haskell's educational technology class use laptops to work their way through their final quests.

Technology / Software

created May 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Google turning smartphones into wallets: source

Google on Thursday will launch a mobile payment platform that lets people use smartphones to pay at shops as easily as they use a credit card, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Technology / Business

created May 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Twitter, a five-year-old changing the world

At five years old, Twitter is just starting to change the world.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 14, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

YouTube buys US web television company

YouTube announced that it bought Internet television company Next New Networks to improve content for the Google-owned video-sharing website.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Flash for phones not quite up to snuff

At long last, Adobe's Flash Player is making its way out to modern smart phones. But consumers who have been itching to get Flash content on their phones may find themselves disappointed.

Technology / Software

created Sep 24, 2010 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1