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Teach Yourself 2.0 or How Education Just Became Exciting (Again)
BLOGS NEWS
Teach Yourself 2.0 or How Education Just Became Exciting (Again)
In July 2012, Google ran an online training course called "Power searching with Google". 155,000 students later, we have an open source effort to make education exciting (again).
On 9/14/2012 by Roy Taylor... Comments (0) Read more
Coming Soon: Data of Astronomical Proportions
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Coming Soon: Data of Astronomical Proportions
The stars and planets are no less fascinating to humans today that they were to prehistoric man. Sophisticated computers and programs are necessary for us to be able to store, retrieve, and make sense of all that data.
On 4/23/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Computer Simulation to Replace Human Guinea Pigs in Medical Trials?
ENTERPRISE, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Computer Simulation to Replace Human Guinea Pigs in Medical Trials?
One team of scientists has dared to devise a computer program that could reduce the threats posed by pharmaceutical drugs to living things.
On 12/28/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Siemens: High School Science Students Pocket $300,000 for Innovations
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
Siemens: High School Science Students Pocket $300,000 for Innovations
13 US students were handed large amounts of cash just prior to Christmas. No, the money wasn't a gift. These kids worked hard for the award and recognition of their efforts in the field of math, science, and technology.
On 12/8/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Silicon Valley Keeps an Eye on Ireland
BUSINESS NEWS
Silicon Valley Keeps an Eye on Ireland
Companies situated in Silicon Valley on the west coast of the US are also prevalent on the west coast of Europe, in Ireland, land of the shamrock. That good luck charm may be wearing thin.
On 12/2/2010 by Thomas Gordon... Comments (0) Read more
Culture-Specific Icons Help the Illiterate
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BLOGS NEWS
Culture-Specific Icons Help the Illiterate
The computer world is extensively icon driven. Icons make up the toolbars on our computers, and indicate the apps on our iPad. For the world’s 774 million adults who are illiterate, these pictures are a god send.
On 8/31/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Duct tape, Pumpkin and Apples bring robot to life
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BLOGS NEWS
Duct tape, Pumpkin and Apples bring robot to life
The organization For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology [FIRST], puts on an annual robotics competition.
On 11/19/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
FUD Analysis: Why is Senator McCain trying to kill Net Neutrality?
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
FUD Analysis: Why is Senator McCain trying to kill Net Neutrality?
Last week, Senator John McCain introduced his "Internet Freedom Act". What McCain should have said in his press release was 'The lobbyist told me to do it...'
On 10/27/2009 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
BSN* Folding@Home team enters Top 300 list
BLOGS NEWS
BSN* Folding@Home team enters Top 300 list

A small team of GPU-powered enthusiasts reach the Top 300 teams on Stanford's Folding@Home list. Congratulations to all members involved!
On 5/1/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
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