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Scientists develop universal DNA reader to advance faster, cheaper sequencing efforts

Arizona State University scientists have come up with a new twist in their efforts to develop a faster and cheaper way to read the DNA genetic code. They have developed the first, versatile DNA reader that ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Feb 11, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (22) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Breakthrough could lead to disposable e-readers

(PhysOrg.com) -- A breakthrough in a University of Cincinnati engineering lab that could clear the way for a low-cost, even disposable, e-reader is gaining considerable attention.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Nov 22, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (18) | comments 18 | with audio podcast

ATM hack promises teller machine jackpot

Computer security researchers are heading to Las Vegas with a software hack that gets bank teller machines to spew out cash jackpots.

Technology / Other

created Jun 26, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (20) | comments 5

The Asus New Folding E-Book Reader

(PhysOrg.com) -- Asus has demonstrated a prototype of an e-book reader it is developing. Unlike its competitors, the device resembles a normal book, having two touch screens that will fold up.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 9 weblog

Xerox Develops Silver Ink for Cheap Printable Electronics

(PhysOrg.com) -- Xerox has developed an ink which can be used to print circuits onto plastics, films, and textiles. Although circuits printed on flexible materials aren't new, Xerox's method may be cheap and ...

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (17) | comments 0 weblog

E-paper unplugged is key draw at Japan show

(PhysOrg.com) -- Yet another flexible e-paper display? No. Something special. This concept e-reader has no ho-hum signs of boring repetition. The concept e-reader was shown at last month’s FPD International ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 4 | with audio podcast report

Windows XP ATM's Under Hacker Attacks in Europe - US Could Be Next!

(PhysOrg.com) -- There have been approximately 20 ATM's in Eastern Europe that have been compromised. These attacks are in the early stages of development and would probably gain momentum and even spread to ...

Technology / Software

created Jun 04, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (15) | comments 14 weblog

New chip to make eReaders cheaper

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new chip may soon make eReaders faster and could reduce the retail price of a Kindle to under $150.

Electronics / Hardware

created Mar 02, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (10) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

Brain doesn't need vision at all in order to 'read' material

The portion of the brain responsible for visual reading doesn't require vision at all, according to a new study by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and France.

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Feb 22, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (10) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Long-Awaited 'Alex' Android eReader Ready For Pre-Orders

(PhysOrg.com) -- You can preorder the first Alex Reader today... finally! Alex, the first Google Android-powered eReader will ship to preorders in mid-April, five months after its announcement made a huge ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (11) | comments 3 | with audio podcast weblog

New transparent insulating film could enable energy-efficient displays

Johns Hopkins materials scientists have found a new use for a chemical compound that has traditionally been viewed as an electrical conductor, a substance that allows electricity to flow through it. By orienting ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 0

Review: Barnes & Noble reader is dual-screen mess

(AP) -- The e-book reading device is the gadget gift of the season. Both Sony and Barnes & Noble have sold out of their new models, and new buyers will have to wait until January for delivery. So why are ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (20) | comments 4

New e-reader Nook Color offers alternative

The switch has finally been flipped, giving e-book lovers a compelling option to enjoy books, magazines and newspapers in full color on a dedicated e-reader.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 26, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (12) | comments 3

Dyslexia defined: New study 'uncouples' reading and IQ over time

Contrary to popular belief, some very smart, accomplished people cannot read well. This unexpected difficulty in reading in relation to intelligence, education and professional status is called dyslexia, and ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 1

Nitro PDF Reader out to blow away Adobe

Nitro PDF Software on Tuesday released a free reader built to break rival Adobe System's grip on the world's top digital document format.

Technology / Software

created May 25, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 8