The Virus Turns 40
(PhysOrg.com) -- Today we have the dubious honor of wishing a happy birthday to the computer virus. It is hitting its 40th birthday, so get out the grim reaper cake and "Over the Hill" balloons. While we certainly won't be ...
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Turing award goes to 'machine learning' expert
A Harvard University professor has been awarded a top technology prize for research that has paved the way for computers that more closely mimic how humans think, including the one that won a "Jeopardy!" tournament.
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Mar 9, 2011
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House attached to balloons flies, sets world record (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- How hard can it be to lift a house with helium balloons? A National Geographic team of scientists, engineers, and balloon pilots has demonstrated how to achieve such a feat, which was filmed for a new TV ...
'Toylets' games make a splash in Japan urinals
Japanese toilets are famed for functions such as posterior shower jets and perfume bursts, but entertainment company Sega has gone a step further by installing urine-controlled games in Tokyo urinals.
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Jan 18, 2011
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No left turn: 'Superstreet' traffic design improves travel time, safety
The so-called "superstreet" traffic design results in significantly faster travel times, and leads to a drastic reduction in automobile collisions and injuries, according to North Carolina State University researchers who ...
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Jan 10, 2011
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In 27 states, don't call your old computer 'trash'
(AP) -- Get a new flat-screen TV for Christmas and wondering what to do with the old console? Finally replacing that turntable with an MP3 player? Just upgrading your Mac? Whatever it is, you'd better check your state's ...
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Jan 4, 2011
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New technology to speed cleanup of nuclear contaminated sites
Members of the engineering faculty at Oregon State University have invented a new type of radiation detection and measurement device that will be particularly useful for cleanup of sites with radioactive contamination, making ...
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Dec 30, 2010
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Profiling based on mobile, online behavior: A privacy issue
It's illegal for businesses and law enforcement to profile a person based on their race, gender, or ethnicity, yet millions of Americans are being profiled every day based on their online consumer behavior and demographics.
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Dec 6, 2010
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Cloud computing: The good, the bad, and the ugly
A survey of 31 Cloud computing contracts from 27 different providers has found that many include clauses that could have a significant impact, often negative, on the rights and interests of customers.
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Nov 24, 2010
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E-mail's lowly 'at' so much more around the world
(AP) -- The squiggly little "at" symbol that makes our e-mail go is more colorful in translation.
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Nov 17, 2010
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