At California port, some ships plug in to power up
(AP)—In less than a year, many of the diesel-powered cargo ships docking at California ports won't just tie up—they'll also plug in.
May 06, 2013
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Gadget Watch: Pen makes old monitors touch-ready
Many people who have tried Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system without a touch screen have hated it because of the inability to use touch and swipe commands to get things going. Now, a company has ...
Jan 08, 2013
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Soyuz capsule docks with space Station
A Soyuz capsule packed with three astronauts successfully docked Friday with the International Space Station, taking the size of the full crew at the orbiting laboratory to six.
Dec 21, 2012
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Raspberry Pi will roll with Android 4.0
(Phys.org) -- Broadcom developer Naren Sankar is porting Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) over to the little $35 computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and so far the two coexist nicely, though with more ...
Aug 02, 2012
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China to build first polar-expedition icebreaker
China is set to construct its first icebreaker for polar expeditions, state media said Tuesday, in a move it described as greatly boosting its ability to explore the strategic Arctic.
Jul 31, 2012
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A floating port for docking boats offshore (w/ Video)
Moorage space is becoming increasingly rare in the ports along Lake Geneva. An EPFL student is working on an alternative that provides additional mooring spots without overcrowding the lakefront.
Jul 02, 2012
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Put a seismometer in your living room
Back in the 1960s, Charlie Richter (PhD '28) installed a seismometer in his living room. It was bigger than his TV set, and it didn't go with the sofa, but it saved him a lot of late-night drives into the ...
Jun 19, 2012
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Is California preparing for climate change? Results from new climate adaptation survey
A majority of California's coastal planners and resource managers now view the threats from climate change as sufficiently likely that practical steps on the ground need to be taken to protect against growing threats, according ...
May 29, 2012
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When your ship comes in
Every day, thousands of cargo containers from around the world pass through our nation's sea ports carrying items we need, and possibly some that are not so welcome: drugs, explosives, chemical, biological, ...
Mar 02, 2012
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Cables spanning Pacific ocean seafloor to give ocean science a new edge
Scripps researchers, NOAA and TE SubCom agree to pursue science ports on transcontinental fiber optic cable lines to help monitor earthquakes, tsunamis and other forces.
Feb 28, 2012
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Review: Nike device improves, but oversimplified
(AP) -- Since 2003, I've tried several fitness accessories that use the GPS system to tell you how far and how fast you're running. I've generally liked them, except for the fact that they don't work well ...
Oct 27, 2011
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Lost Roman port found in Wales
The remains of a 2000-year-old Roman port have been discovered in south Wales by archaeologists from the University.
Aug 24, 2011
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Review: ViewPad 10 features Windows and Android
(AP) -- Viewsonic's new tablet has a unique solution for consumers who are still clinging to Microsoft's Windows, even as Google's Android operating system gains traction: It offers both.
Jul 27, 2011
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SKR researchers develop a 32-inch Android-based multi-touch display
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at SKR have developed a prototype of a multi-touch 32" display screen that runs on the Android operating system. The screen, which runs off of a standard Android terminal, is ...
Jul 06, 2011
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Panasonic releases a solar charger with USB, AA battery slots and LED lights
(PhysOrg.com) -- The idea of a solar charger is not a new one. There are a whole host of them for the mobile device, but a lot of them are too expensive to be purchased by the average consumer. Other charge ...
Jul 05, 2011
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