New research at the Georgia Institute of Technology could soon make that tangle of wires under desks and in data centers a thing of the past. Scientists are investigating the use of extremely high radio frequencies (RF) to achieve broad bandwidth and high data transmission rates over short distances. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Did Soviet scientists in the the 40's manage to keep a dog's decapitated head alive and well? Did they graft one dog's head onto another's body to create a frankensteinian version of Cerberus?
Yes - these were early trials in life support technology, and you can watch the vintage film of the experiments online (not for the easily squicked). picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

It has built-in "satnav"-style technology, a timer, flashing red lights, a wireless LCD display and special sensors. The unit then shows you on an LCD screen which area of your mouth has been cleaned and a clock tells you how long you have left to brush. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

An RSS feed is a format that allows certain content to be pushed to your computer. Newsletters, favorite blogs or columnists and news sites use it when they have frequent publishing schedules. Users can subscribe to a feed and receive only that information they sign up for. Usually, Web users must install a feed reader to subscribe to the content. picked by headland 1 year ago

Science and Technology Minister Hector Navarro told reporters at a news conference that the measure sought "a more fair distribution of the sunrise," which would particularly help poor children who wake up before dawn to go to school. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

Oscar Pistorius wants to be the first amputee runner to compete in the Olympics. But despite his ascendance, he is facing resistance from track and field’s world governing body, which is seeking to bar him on the grounds that the technology of his prosthetics may give him an unfair advantage over sprinters using their natural legs. picked by sholom22 1 year ago

With 7 decades of TV transmissions we have covered at least one hundred light years of space around the Earth with our messages, thus if an alien species intelligent enough to have radio technology exists in this range, they could in theory watch our TV shows. picked by maxriter 10 months ago

Translucent solar panels with designs printed in them. Now you can be green and pretty! They apparently don't work as well as the plain-Jane type, though. picked by haven 8 months ago

Bored with the usual flowers and lunch? A cool gadget gift may actually make you her favorite kid. picked by deepcleanfun 5 months ago

A California Fitness Center in Hong Kong, a subsidiary of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, is using manpower to generate electricity in its gym. In other words, energy burned off by exercisers is diverted and converted to power lighting fixtures, while excess energy is stored in a battery. picked by ordinarychick 1 year ago

It's the technology that could be the final word on arguments between football supporters and could end constant griping by managers over disputed goals. Hi-tech footballs fitted with special chips that tell officials whether a ball has crossed the line could soon be a regular feature at Premiership football matches after they were successfully trialled in a match in Japan. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Japan launched a rocket Saturday carrying a satellite that will test new technology that promises to deliver "super high-speed Internet", many times faster than what is now available over residential cable or DSL services service to homes and businesses around the world. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

Nick Veasey uses x-ray technology to create mesmerizing and intriguing art.
In a world obsessed with superficial appearance it is a refreshing change to be able to look beyond the surface. picked by doggylives 6 months ago

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scientists said Monday they have moved closer to creating "artificial noses," after finding a way to mass-produce smell receptors in a laboratory. picked by Inc0m 2 weeks ago

One of the most unusual deals is to take place next week - the networking and communications technology giant Cisco Systems will acquire the technology asset of Tribe.net, which is a social networking website that is lost and forgotten in the jungles of the Internet. picked by Maxriter 2 years ago

The Japanese have finally revealed a mystery for us. How does the small arrow on your computer monitor work when we move the mouse? Haven't you ever wondered how it works? Now, through the miracle of high technology, we can see how it is done. With the aid of a screen magnifying lens, the mechanism becomes apparent. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

As growing demand for clean water stretches even the resources of the world's largest industrialized nations, scientists and engineers are turning to new technology and novel ideas to find solutions. picked by Blankspace73 7 months ago

Study Finds That 35 Percent Of BlackBerry And PDA Users Would Choose Their Device Over Their Spouse

Of all the possible things that can come between spouses, you can now add BlackBerrys -- or more precisely -- BlackBerry addiction to the list. picked by Nateebiinature 4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers announced Thursday they had made a 60-watt light bulb glow by sending it energy wirelessly. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Philips has designated a series of "Design Probe Projects" to spur conversation and feedback from the areas of politics, economics, culture, environment and technology futures. picked by mitzuzake 11 months ago