University of Texas at Dallas researchers are developing First Person Cultural Trainer, a computer training tool designed to make it easier for military personnel...T Dallas News From ACM TechNews | March 1, 2010
Job creation in the U.S. will largely depend on start-up companies and entrepreneurs who populate university research parks, laboratories and incubators across...niversity of Maryland From ACM News | March 1, 2010
Professor of Mathematics Mark Holmes and his graduate student Lisa Rogers are using math to develop a new computer model that can be easily manipulated by other...Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute From ACM News | March 1, 2010
Biologist Scott McRobert, professor of biology at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pa., developed "Fish Cam," an online site for students of all ages...Saint Joseph's niversity From ACM News | March 1, 2010
In the technology adoption cycle, a chasm separates powerful new technologies from the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that could most benefit from them. Now... From ICT Results | March 1, 2010
Technology that depends on satellite-navigation signals is increasingly threatened by attack from widely available equipment, experts say.
While "jamming" sat-nav...BBC News From ACM News | February 25, 2010
A Pew Internet survey of 900 scientists, business leaders, and technology developers found that most thought that the Internet can improve humanity's overall grasp...CNet From ACM TechNews | February 25, 2010
Two million problems have now been submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy's Networked-Enabled Optimization System (NEOS). A decade ago, there were less than...Argonne National Laboratory From ACM TechNews | February 25, 2010
Three Google executives were convicted of violating Italian privacy laws on Wednesday, the first case to hold the company’s executives criminally responsible for...The New York Times From ACM News | February 25, 2010
A new exhibition at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL, will bring visitors face to face with the nanoworld. Take a Nanooze Break features interactive...National Science Foundation From ACM News | February 25, 2010
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They bring their cell phones to bed with them. They admit to texting while driving. They're almost certain to have a profile on social networking sites like MySpace...MSNBC From ACM News | February 24, 2010
A panel of experts told U.S. senators at a recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that the United States would be defeated...CNet From ACM TechNews | February 24, 2010
University of Michigan researchers are developing near-threshold computing (NTC) technology, which could allow electronic devices to operate at lower voltages than...PhysOrg.com From ACM TechNews | February 24, 2010
Harvard University senior Drew Robb is so attached to his cellphone that he keeps it by his bedside at night and in his front jeans pocket every day. He uses the...The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | February 24, 2010
Donald E. Knuth, Jon Kleinberg, Andrew Herbert, and other members of the computer science community were recently honored...CACM Staff From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2010
Researchers are focusing on the so-called "removal chain" in an attempt to save landfill space, improve recycling rates, and trim the flow of toxic materials into...Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2010
As Web technologies move beyond two-way interactive capabilities to facilitate more dynamic and pervasive experiences, the Web is quickly advancing toward its third...Kirk L. Kroeker From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2010
Biologists can benefit from learning and using the tools of computer science, but several real-world obstacles remain.Gregory Goth From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2010
Intel President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Otellini wants to see the U.S. more competitive and has announced plans for a new alliance to invest $3.5 billion...CNet From ACM News | February 23, 2010
A holistic approach to data centers could result in millions of dollars of savings and a smaller carbon footprint for the ever-expanding universe of information...Binghamton niversity, State niversity of New York From ACM News | February 23, 2010