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Bread Biting Bird Could Have Cost CERN a Lot More Dough

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:59:26 PST

CERN’s LHC is making the news again as the project runs into yet another snag. With the program about to go back online after two failed attempts to find the boson or “god” particle, workers at CERN were shocked to find that a bird had dropped a bit of baguette into the $10 billion machine earlier today. Had the machine been activated without removing the obstruction it would have gone into “shut-down mode.”

$85M Bomb Dousing Program Causing Controversy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:59:17 PST

Iraqi security forces are once again under intense international scrutiny, this time for using a strained budget to purchase over 1,500 ADE 651 Units at a cost of up to $60,000 a piece despite the fact that many say it can’t possibly work. The ADE 651 is being sold as an electronic bomb sniffing device capable of detecting bombs from far away through a method many would recognize as almost identical to dousing, practiced for hundreds of years by “water witches” to find everything from water to gold.

Cool Technology Gadgets: For Music

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:26:19 PST

With iPods leading the way in the world of media players, Microsoft has been trying in vain to keep up with the leader of the pack. Nowadays, Zune portable media players may have a fighting chance to put a dent in the market with the inclusion of the Tegra chip by Nvidia. In this article, you will learn more about the Tegra Chip, as well as other music-related gadgets.

Cool Technology and Advancements: Cell Phones

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:19:14 PST

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From changing face plates to outfitting callbacks with favorite ring tones – we sure love our cell phones. Whenever the latest models, advanced QWERTY keyboards, and improvements in manufacturing hit the headlines, a new buzz spreads – encouraging consumers to renew their contracts and trade up for the newest technological advancements for cell phones. This article offers some of the best moves in 2009.

Cyber-Beetles Still Buggy

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:24:24 PST

Recently announced cyber-beetles researched by the Department of Defense and DARPA may still have some bugs to work out, but the models have shown quite a bit of promise. Beetles are only one foray into the fusion between cybernetics and organic matter that has been sweeping the technological field lately. Berkely Researchers now say these cybernetic insects could eventually become models for MIV’s (Micro Air Vehicles) with potential military or scientific applications.

New 'Cuddle Drug' Cures Paranoia, Mistrust, Dissent

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:47:20 PST

“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me,” the old adage goes, but a new drug recently tested has been shown to cause people to trust strangers even if they are betrayed multiple times. The “cuddle drug” known as oxytocin is a chemical which, if used, will activate regions of the brain used to determine if others are trustworthy. The hormone occurs naturally in the brain, but was only recently synthesized into a drug which can be administered to cure social disorders and, in several cases, civil unrest.

Fungi that Science Will Try

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:03:56 PST

Large groups of eukaryotic organisms have been infecting the news lately as science turns to these resilient mykes to solve several problems facing us today. Everything from fuel, to malaria, to the music we listen to could be changed forever.

Brain Computer Interface: Hands Free Everything

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:01:33 PST

Brain Computer Interface (BCI) is the next step in neural interfacing with computers. Electronic implants, once the subject of science fiction, have been around in one capacity or another since the 1970’s, but have made great strides recently. By recent counts, around 100,000 people have cochlear implants allowing them to hear, macular degeneration in the eye is being combated by retinal implants, and of course prosthetic hands and arms can connect directly to the nervous system to allow for more articulated movement, but what about machines connecting to the brain itself?

Rocket-Man Could Go to Mars Thanks to New Technique

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:09:26 PST

There was always a problem with getting enough fuel in one place to get a manned vessel to Mars, and the expense of it all, but it seems one of the greatest road-blocks in the way of humans reaching Mars may have finally been solved thanks to the ingenuity of a NASA engineer named Robert Adams.

Cattle Rustlin' in the Uncanny Valley

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:36:34 PST

“Do you suppose she was human?” the line goes in Michael Crichton’s 1973 film “Westworld.” The premise for the film is a theme park with the peculiar variable slogan “Where Nothing Could Possibly Go Wrong.” In it, people are dropped in the middle of a fantasy world where robots pose as other players in a role-playing type game. The idea is, that robots are indistinguishable enough for humans that they will be able to suspend disbelief and act out their Wild West fantasies, and even fall in love and get married in the fantasy worlds for a mere $1,000 a day. But will technology ever reach the level where this is possible? Will robots ever resemble us so much that they could be mistaken for humans?

Futuristic Technology: Expensive Wonders of Transport

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:36:41 PST

Whether you have dreams of becoming the next James Bond or simply want to take advantage of the latest advancements in technology, transportation is certainly coming a long way. Although the cutting-edge modes of transportation listed in this article, such as the personal hovercraft, are highly expensive, you can still dream, can't you?

Scientist Promises Immortality Programs to Begin in 25 Years

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:29:33 PST

Raymond Kurzweil is an inventor, scientist, and futurist who says that in the next 25 years, mankind will have the technology to keep bodies alive virtually indefinitely. Many hearing this claim will remember the claims made of flying cars (which won't be coming out until 2011), and moon bases (which we are still waiting for), but Dr. Kurzweil is one of the rare futurists that has been surprisingly accurate with his predictions thus far.

Welcome to the Future! Here's Your Flying Car!

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:08:26 PST

It seems that the Federal Aviation Authority is cooperating with science fiction to create the symbol of the future that we have all coveted since we first laid eyes on the stylized streamlined pictures of the "World of Tomorrow." I am talking of course, about the flying car.

Green Technology Highlights – March 2009

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:34:30 PST

From turning the TV off before you doze off into nighttime slumber or taking your old batteries to a recycling center, every small step you take in fighting global warming or treating the environment a little better can help preserve the planet in the distant future. In this article, you will encounter a handful of technological wonders that can help you save money and energy.

The Futuristic Side of Sustainability

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:31:03 PST

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Green technology is the future, as an increasing amount of people are realizing that taking care of the environment means ensuring there is a planet left for future generations to enjoy. As scientists and designers are busy thinking of new and inventive ways to save energy and push the limits of sustainability, the imagery being produced is quite futuristic. In this article, you will encounter some of the plans that creative minds have dreamed up, as interest in green architecture continues to grow.

2009 Green Technology Highlights: March

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:58:07 PST

Electric Cars- The Shocking Truth Rebuttal

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:25:38 PST

How extraordinary breakthroughs can't be worse than the mess we made enriching uranium! A rebuttal to "Electric Cars- the Shocking Truth."

Is Solar Power Feasible?

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:13:23 PST

Solar power is being acclaimed as the most dependable form of energy for the present and for many more years to come. Solar power is the energy of tomorrow. The greatest advantage that this solar power has is that it is based just on the sun and nothing else.

Electric Cars – The Shocking Truth!

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:42:57 PST

First and foremost the fact that you need to think about is the cost of these cars – and the major contributor to this high cost is the battery that powers your car. Given the economic downturn and the way almost everything is getting costlier you may want to check if you really want to buy an electric car when you have to redo your budget for a whole lot of other necessary things.

Technology Headlines for November 2008

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:16:53 PST

Whether you're eyeing the latest Blackberry or considering a laptop upgrade, following technology headlines could place you in the 'know' about the cutting-edge decision in the tech world to simple decisions that could affect the way you shop and interact with the world. In this article, you will find some of the technology-related news that has emerged throughout November 2008.