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Art installation blurs boundary between physical and digital (video)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:19:12 -0800

Nervous Structure is a series of installations that create hypnotic displays using elastic or spandex and a projector to illuminate it with computer-generated graphics.

LTE spectrum sharing could accelerate coverage

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:43:52 -0800

German researchers have create algorithms that allow two or more LTE providers to use a network jointly, which can help reduce infrastructure costs, close coverage gaps, and speed availability to rural area.

Exploring use cases for electronic clothes

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:23:17 -0800

Flora is a new wearable technology platform from Adafruit Industries that makes crafting custom wearable multi-LED pixel designs geek-easy. Here’s a look at the potential applications.

New T-rays could lead to Star Trek 'Tricorder' medical scanners

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:17:40 -0800

Scientists have developed a new way to create electromagnetic Terahertz (THz) waves or T-rays, which could be used to revolutionize medical scanning gadgets.

Robotic surgeons get open source boost

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:16:53 -0800

University of Washington’s upgraded robot, Raven II, will provide the first common research platform for campuses across the country.

World's smallest microphone barely visible to naked eye

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:32:08 -0800

An Iranian researcher claims to have built the world’s smallest capacitor microphone, measuring just half a millimeter squared.

Self-healing electronics on liquid capsule regimen

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:18:23 -0800

A team of University of Illinois engineers has developed a self-healing system that restores electrical conductivity to a cracked circuit in less time than it takes to blink.

Intel wins prize for product design innovations

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:12:20 -0800

As it continues to gain market share and brand power, the world’s largest chip-maker gets a nod for its scientific method for balancing markets, features and time dynamics.

Microrobots to embark on 'Fantastic Voyage' through the body

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:26:39 -0800

Tel Aviv University is developing a “capsule endoscope” that can be guided through the digestive tract with precise control using a magnetic field.

5 trends driving the future of work

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:09:22 -0800

From legions of independent consultants to cities dotted with coworking facilities, the future of work is virtual, online and global.

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