(Phys.org)—An experiment to study the effects of lightning flashes on Earth's atmosphere has taken its first steps on its journey to space. The Firestation experiment has undergone numerous tests to make sure it's ready ...
Space Exploration
Nov 6, 2012
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Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a technique that uses an electronic interface to remotely control, or steer, cockroaches.
Engineering
Sep 6, 2012
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NASA is relying on a small team of engineers at its Ames Research Center at California's Moffett Field to develop three nanosatellites operated by smartphones.
Space Exploration
Aug 31, 2012
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Mobile computing devices will probably overtake the personal computer as the most common means for accessing the Internet worldwide sometime in 2013 and it may not be a seamless transition, according to Eli Tilevich, associate ...
Software
Aug 3, 2012
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If you've been paying attention the past few years, you've seen an entire category of gadgets become almost extinct.
Software
Aug 2, 2012
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DARPA researchers have created the world’s first solid state receiver to demonstrate gain at 0.85 terahertz (THz).
Hardware
Aug 1, 2012
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With a GPS receiver in your smartphone, you can navigate your way over highways and streets with certainty. But once you get inside a building, it provides no further assistance. That’s why Fraunhofer researchers, together ...
Engineering
May 10, 2012
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Sensors, radio transmitters and GPS modules all feature low power consumption. All it takes is a few milliwatts to run them. Energy from the environment - from sources such as light or vibrations - may be enough to meet these ...
Engineering
May 4, 2012
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Scientists who last year found particles that appeared to break the Universe's speed limit are looking at two technical issues that could have skewed the controversial finding, CERN said Thursday.
General Physics
Feb 23, 2012
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Technology giant Sony on Saturday held the world launch of its next-generation PlayStation Vita handheld console in Japan, as the company aims to take a bite out of the growing smartphone games market.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 17, 2011
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