(Phys.org)—Few modern materials have achieved the fame of silicon, a key element of computer chips and the namesake for Silicon Valley, home to some of the world's most prominent technology firms.
Nanophysics
Sep 14, 2012
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A new analysis reveals significant gaps in evidence related to the sustainability claims of new food technologies such as vertical farming, blockchain, food deliveries and plant-based alternatives to animal products.
Biotechnology
Nov 3, 2022
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The popular messaging service WhatsApp said Tuesday it had implemented "full end-to-end encryption," a move which steps up privacy but may lead to conflicts with law enforcement agencies.
Security
Apr 5, 2016
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Google said Thursday its popular Gmail service would use encryption to thwart snooping, in the latest move by the tech sector reassuring customers following revelations about US surveillance programs.
Internet
Mar 20, 2014
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A newly formed coalition of US technology firms and advocacy groups called Thursday for the expansion of Wi-Fi, saying airwaves are getting congested for a key pathway to the Internet.
Telecom
Feb 13, 2014
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Revelations about the US government's vast data collection programs have already started hurting American technology firms, according to an industry survey released this week.
Internet
Jul 24, 2013
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The FBI is stepping up its effort to get broader authority to put "wiretaps" on the Internet to catch criminals and terrorists. But the move is drawing fire from civil liberties groups, technology firms and others who claim ...
Internet
Jun 2, 2013
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A decade ago, large investors in so-called clean technology had a straightforward goal: finance companies that would help eliminate the world's dependence on oil, natural gas and coal.
Energy & Green Tech
May 2, 2013
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Microsoft joined Facebook and Apple on the list of US technology titans targeted in recent cyberattacks.
Internet
Feb 23, 2013
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Authoritarian regimes around the world are using technology from a Silicon Valley firm for Internet surveillance, filtering and censorship, according to a report by Canadian researchers.
Internet
Jan 17, 2013
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