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Telecom Nov 28, 2017

US regulator says Silicon Valley is threat to internet

A top US regulator, defending an effort to roll back so-called "net neutrality" rules, said Tuesday that large internet platforms represent the biggest threat to online freedom because they routinely block "content they don't ...

Optics & Photonics Nov 6, 2017

Researchers develop milestone for ultra-fast communications and computing

A mineral discovered in Russia in the 1830s known as a perovskite holds a key to the next step in ultra-high-speed communications and computing.

Optics & Photonics Nov 1, 2017

Metal-silicone microstructures could enable new flexible optical and electrical devices

For the first time, researchers have used a single-step, laser-based method to produce small, precise hybrid microstructures of silver and flexible silicone. This innovative laser processing technology could one day enable ...

Energy & Green Tech Oct 19, 2017

A simple technique using common materials could lead to significantly cheaper solar cells

In the search for alternatives to silicon-based solar cells, A*STAR researchers are investigating a new material that is cheaper and easier to make, and could lead to better performing solar cells.

Optics & Photonics Oct 11, 2017

Researchers fabricate 3-D silicon structures with a focused infrared laser

Physicist Richard Feynman once gave a lecture titled "There is plenty of room at the bottom." This lecture is often quoted to highlight the successes of modern micro- and nano-fabrication techniques, and the value of available ...

Business Oct 4, 2017

Inside a Silicon Valley startup's explosive demise

Behind Kanoa's slick promotional photos and videos, lofty promises to revolutionize music listening, and countless reassurances to customers, the warning signs were there - the startup was in trouble.

Security Oct 4, 2017

DOJ's Rosenstein takes aim at Silicon Valley encryption

A high-ranking Department of Justice official is taking aim at Silicon Valley's methods for protecting privacy, saying there should be a public debate about whether companies should create digital lock boxes that cannot be ...

Business Oct 4, 2017

EU's Vestager, Silicon Valley's nemesis

When Silicon Valley's critics need a leader, they turn to Denmark's Margrethe Vestager, the EU's top anti-trust regulator.

Earth Sciences Sep 25, 2017

Scientists monitor Silicon Valley's underground water reserves—from space

Scientists have used satellite data to monitor underground water reserves in California's Silicon Valley, discovering that water levels rebounded quickly after a severe drought that lasted from 2012-15.

Business Sep 15, 2017

France slams Silicon Valley for skirting tax in Europe

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire accused US internet giants on Friday of escaping their fair share of taxes in Europe, as he pushed the EU to urgently address the issue.

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