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Energy Dashboard Helps csd Campus Curb Appetite For Power
After an extensive period of testing, researchers this week have launched an Internet portal to showcase the real-time measurement and visualization of energy use...
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Could Robots Help Older People Look After Themselves
Researchers are participating in a European project aimed at developing an intelligent system comprised of a robot and smart sensors that can support independent...
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ACM Awards Recognize Computer Science Innovation
ACM has announced the winners of six prestigious awards for their innovations in computing technology that demonstrate the benefits of computational thinking for...
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Technology Coalition Calls For an pdate of Online Privacy Laws
A broad technology coalition would like to see the Electronic Communications Privacy Act updated to define the U.S. government's access to e-mail and private files...
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James Bond Spies Fail Social Networking
The director-general of MI5 says he's concerned the Britain's spy agency is being held back by some James Bond-generation agents who don't understand the world...
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Recession Will Keep It Spending Flat in 2010, Study Says
Most companies feel battered by the recession and expect that external spending on computers, software and related services will be flat in 2010, according to a...
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Pedophiles in Chatrooms May Be Trapped By Their Typing
Newcastle University researchers are developing technology that could be used to prevent convicted sex offenders from committing further crimes. The technology...
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City Tours By Mouse Click
Fraunhofer IFF researchers have developed software that can provide virtual tours of cities for everyone from commercial investors to potential and current residents...
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Cyberattacks Are 'Existential Threat' to U.S., FBI Says
The threat from cyberattacks is so severe that it actually threatens the very existence of the United States, says Steven Chabinsky, the deputy assistant director...
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Survey: .s. Women and Minority Scientists Often Discouraged From Pursuing STEM Careers
A lack of quality science and math education programs, persistent stereotypes, and financial issues related to the cost of education are the top three causes for...
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Rising Demand For Sql, Linux Skills
ITWorldCanada.comA recent Technology Demand and Supply Q4 2009 report, produced for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, found that SQL, C#, .NET and Linux...
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Computer Scientists Empower Citizen Scientists
Binghamton University computer science professor Kenneth Chiu and his students have created a Web site that enables people to access large amounts of information...
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Initiative Grants Access to STEM Curriculum
A program to help enhance American Indian students' achievement in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been developed by the...
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Biometric Identity Project in India Aims to Provide For Poor, End Corruption
In this country of 1.2 billion people, Inderjit Chaurasia could not prove his identity. When the migrant worker tried to open his first bank account in New Delhi...
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Designer Lauded For Guidance in 'accessible' Web Sites
Medical communications expert Alicia Lane-Outlaw has been recognized in part for her expertise in making Web sites accessible to people with disabilities as well...
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Spies Among Us?
Governments' practice of electronic surveillance—and the growing use of warrantless wiretapping—has observers deeply concerned.
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Robots Gear Up For Disaster Response
After 15 years of research, robots for search and rescue may be nearing prime time.
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Maryland and Arkansas Teams Win ORNL Global Venture Challenge
Graduate students from the University of Arkansas and the University of Maryland received first place at the 2010 Global Venture Challenge that was hosted at Oak...
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Doing Business in China Getting Tougher For U.s. Companies
China's allure is stronger than ever. But a country already known for obstacles is becoming less welcoming to foreign businesses. Some American companies are reviewing...
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