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Opening a new window on daylight

A new approach to windows that could let in more light and cut indoor lighting needs by up to 99% in buildings in Tropical regions without losing the cooling effect of shades. Details are reported in the International Jo ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 31, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (7) | comments 1




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Company uses Kinect to create a touchscreen out of any surface (w/ Video)

(Phys.org) -- Ubi Interactive has developed a display system that will convert virtually any surface to a touchscreen display using a conventional projector, a Microsoft Kinect device, and proprietary software ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

First Vega rocket assembled on launch pad

(PhysOrg.com) -- ESA’s new Vega rocket is now fully assembled on its launch pad. Final preparations are in full swing for the rocket’s inaugural flight from Europe’s Spaceport. The launch window ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jan 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Review: Thunderbird innovates, but Web mail wins

The last time I relied on email software for personal messaging, George W. Bush was starting his second term, Pluto was still a planet and the Motorola Razr was America's most popular mobile phone.

Technology / Software

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (12) | comments 4

Scientists solve mystery of colorful armchair nanotubes

(PhysOrg.com) -- Rice University researchers have figured out what gives armchair nanotubes their unique bright colors: hydrogen-like objects called excitons.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Jan 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Vega to fly ESA experimental reentry vehicle

(PhysOrg.com) -- The launch of ESA’s IXV Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle on Europe’s new Vega rocket is now in detailed planning, a major step towards the craft’s flight in 2014.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Dec 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Vega moves closer to its first liftoff

(PhysOrg.com) -- The integration of Vega's first, second and third stages is now complete at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The new rocket is moving full speed ahead towards its maiden flight at ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Finally Intel brings TRIM to SSDs in RAID arrays

(PhysOrg.com) -- Intel will add TRIM support for RAID0 in its upcoming drivers in Q2 next year. The TRIM feature will be enabled for RAID0 setups in Intel’s upcoming RST (Rapid Storage Technology) 11.5 ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Nov 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast weblog

IBM unveils mobile security service to protect sensitive corporate data

Today IBM is unveiling a new service to help businesses secure the exploding number of mobile devices with access to corporate data. The new IBM Hosted Mobile Device Security Management service extends the company's existing ...

Technology / Software

created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

I-mode powers up on alcator C-mod tokamak

A key challenge in producing fusion energy is confining the plasma long enough for the ionized hydrogen to fuse and produce net power. Suppressing plasma turbulence is one approach to this, but the resulting ...

Physics / Plasma Physics

created Nov 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Solar concentrator increases collection with less loss

(PhysOrg.com) -- Converting sunlight into electricity is not economically attractive because of the high cost of solar cells, but a recent, purely optical approach to improving luminescent solar concentrators ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 2 | with audio podcast


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