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Tech Recession 'Is Unofficially Over'
After an extended slump, technology spending will rev back to life in 2010, according to analyst firm Forrester. "The technology downturn of 2008 and 2009 is unofficially...
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Racing, Shooting, and Zapping Your Way to Better Visual Cognition Skills
Regular video gamers are fast and accurate information processors, not only during game play, but in real-life situations as well, according to a new study in Current...
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Advancing STEM Education
Seven institutions received funding in fiscal year 2009 through Innovation through Institutional Integration, or I3 — an effort intended to link institutions' existing...
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Learning Computer Science From Scratch
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researcher Mitchel Resnick and colleagues at the MIT Media Lab have enjoyed great success with Scratch, a computer programming...
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A Week to Focus on Computer Science Education
The U.S. House of Representatives has designated Dec. 6-12 Computer Science Education Week to help raise awareness of the dearth of computer science in grades K...
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Computer Science, Engineering Job Ads Increase in November
The number of online job ads increased by 35,400 for computer scientists and mathematicians in November, according to the Conference Board, and online postings...
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Minority Students Earned Greater Number of Degrees in Fiscal 2006
Students in underserved populations earned a greater number of academic diplomas in almost all categories in fiscal year 2006 compared to fiscal year 2004, according...
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Announced Initiatives to Bolster .s. Science and Technology Collaboration With Muslim Communities
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recently announced new initiatives aimed at promoting science and technology collaboration with Muslim communities...
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Algorithm Predicts Fate of Emergency Medical Service Callers
A computer algorithm that can predict the risk of dying for individuals who place calls for emergency medical service has been developed by researchers in Japan...
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Nsf's Cyber-Network Now Connects Half the Globe
The Taj network, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), has expanded to the Global Ring Network for Advanced Application Development (GLORIAD), and...
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'intelligent Car' Able to Learn and Warn Driver of Possible Hazard
Scientists from six European countries have designed a new automatic driving assistance program called DRIVSCO. The program studies the car owner's driving pattern...
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Social Networks Provide New Lessons in Learning
University of the People is hoping to use the power of social networks to expand education. The non-profit, California-based endeavor comes from Israeli entrepreneur...
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Yawn Alert For Weary Drivers
An in-car system for detecting driver fatigue has the potential to reduce traffic accidents caused by tired drivers, according to Aurobinda Mishra of Vanderbilt...
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Report Offers Principles For Maintaining the Integrity and Accessibility of Research Data
Though digital technologies and high-speed communications have significantly expanded the capabilities of scientists — allowing them to analyze and share vast amounts...
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When Robots Invaded the Senate
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently held a luncheon briefing and open house for U.S. Senate members to demonstrate cyber-physical systems (CPS), an emerging...
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Organic Traffic Control
Researchers in Germany believe organic computing has the potential to solve the problems of urban traffic systems, which rely on sensors and controllers. Using...
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Report Calls For Grassroots But Comprehensive Changes
A $1.5 million study from the Carnegie Corp. of New York focuses on weaknesses in U.S. math and science education. The report calls for more comprehensive math...
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Robotic Ferret Will Detect Hidden Drugs and Weapons
Engineering & Physical Sciences Research CouncilScientists at the University of Sheffield have developed the first cargo-scanning device that can operate inside...
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How a Team of Academic Experts Contributed to Obama's Cyberspace Review
The National Security Council's Melissa Hathaway sought the advice of a variety of computer security experts when she conducted the recently completed 60-day review...
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