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Uv Light Robot to Clean Hospital Rooms Could Help Stop Spread of 'superbugs'
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Uv Light Robot to Clean Hospital Rooms Could Help Stop Spread of 'superbugs'

Researchers are studying the effectiveness of a germ-zapping robot to clean hospital rooms, which could prevent the spread of "superbugs" — saving countless dollars...

Eu Officially Strikes at Google on Shopping Service, Android
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Eu Officially Strikes at Google on Shopping Service, Android

The European Union officially accused Google of violating antitrust laws, claiming it abused its dominance in search to favor its shopping results.

How the Computer Got Its Revenge on the Soviet Union
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How the Computer Got Its Revenge on the Soviet Union

In 1950, with the Cold War in full swing, Soviet journalists were looking desperately for something to help them fill their anti-American propaganda quota.

10 Images that Explain the Incredible Power of Moore's Law
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10 Images that Explain the Incredible Power of Moore's Law

Moore's Law, which states that the number of transistors per integrated circuit will double approximately every 18–24 months, has become the defining metaphor of...

Will This One-Armed Robot Put You Out of a Job?
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Will This One-Armed Robot Put You Out of a Job?

Sawyer the one-armed robot can do many things.

Air Force's Secret 'gorgon Stare' Program Leaves Terrorists Nowhere To Hide
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Air Force's Secret 'gorgon Stare' Program Leaves Terrorists Nowhere To Hide

In Greek mythology, Gorgons were creatures whose terrible visages could turn men to stone with a single glance.

U.s. Nuclear Fears Block Intel China Supercomputer Update
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U.s. Nuclear Fears Block Intel China Supercomputer Update

The U.S. government has refused to let Intel help China update the world's biggest supercomputer.

MIT to Launch Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
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MIT to Launch Institute for Data, Systems, and Society

MIT is creating a new institute that will bring together researchers working in the mathematical, behavioral, and empirical sciences to capitalize on their shared...

Online Test-Takers Feel Anti-Cheating Software's ­neasy Glare
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Online Test-Takers Feel Anti-Cheating Software's ­neasy Glare

Before Betsy Chao, a senior here at Rutgers University, could take midterm exams in her online courses this semester, her instructors sent emails directing students...

Jay Edelson, the Class-Action Lawyer Who May Be Tech's Least Friended Man
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Jay Edelson, the Class-Action Lawyer Who May Be Tech's Least Friended Man

When technology executives imagine the boogeyman, they see a baby-face guy in wire-rim glasses. His name is Jay Edelson.

New It Roles Produce a Slew of New Job Titles
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New It Roles Produce a Slew of New Job Titles

CIOs are creating new IT roles and titles as they focus on extending technology into areas of their businesses ranging from customer experience to business analytics...

Planes Without Pilots
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Planes Without Pilots

Mounting evidence that the co-pilot crashed a Germanwings plane into a French mountain has prompted a global debate about how to better screen crewmembers for mental...

Here's Google's Secret to Hiring the Best People
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Here's Google's Secret to Hiring the Best People

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression" was the tagline for a Head & Shoulders shampoo ad campaign in the 1980s. It unfortunately encapsulates...

Tech Titans' Latest Project: Defy Death
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Tech Titans' Latest Project: Defy Death

Seated at the head of a table for 12 with a view of the city's soaring skyline, Peter Thiel was deep in conversation with his guests, eclectic scientists whose...

Science Has a 'publication Pollution' Problem, Expert Says
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Science Has a 'publication Pollution' Problem, Expert Says

The scientific community is facing a 'pollution problem' in academic publishing, one that poses a serious threat to the "trustworthiness, utility, and value of...

Why Shades of Asperger's Syndrome Are the Secret to Building a Great Tech Company
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Why Shades of Asperger's Syndrome Are the Secret to Building a Great Tech Company

The individuals who have founded some of the most success tech companies are decidedly weird.

Google Patented Building Robots with Personalities
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Google Patented Building Robots with Personalities

Whether or not we are headed toward a robot revolution, Google wants us to get comfortable with the next generation of robots.

One-Third of College STEM Majors Switch Fields By Graduation
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One-Third of College STEM Majors Switch Fields By Graduation

A new study examines the scope and potential reasons why high-achieving students leave STEM majors.

Why China May Have the Most Factory Robots in the World By 2017
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Why China May Have the Most Factory Robots in the World By 2017

Having devoured many of the world's factory jobs, China is now handing them over to robots.

Students Drop Stereotypes After They 'meet the Scientist'
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Students Drop Stereotypes After They 'meet the Scientist'

Young people who thought scientists were "boring" and "nerdy" changed their minds and found them "normal" and "interesting" after having an opportunity to meet...
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