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Thinking Tech focuses on big technologies such as aerospace, defense and supercomputing and the systems, infrastructure and innovation that support them.
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Plasma torch found to kill bacteria in raw chicken
A recent study conducted by Drexel University researchers found that plasma may be used to effectively remove harmful bacteria from raw chicken.
1 | February 6, 2012 5:16pm |
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World's largest iceberg bigger than New York City
A recently discovered 19-mile crack in the Antarctic will soon give birth to an iceberg measuring 350 square miles.
8 | February 6, 2012 6:33am |
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Virus alert! You can now get infected by opening an e-mail
Trojans known as "drive-by emails" can invade computers without having to open an attachment, download a file or click on a link.
12 | February 3, 2012 6:00am |
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Rare photos of 'uncontacted tribe' reveal a disappearing society
A close encounter leads to the most detailed sighting of uncontacted Indians ever recorded on camera.
6 | February 2, 2012 6:12am |
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'Super bullet' can guide itself, hit targets a mile away [video]
Military researchers have successfully tested a dart-like, self-guided bullet that can stalk its victim.
5 | February 1, 2012 6:23am |
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Video: Fighting fires in space
For the last three years NASA has been studying how fires behave in space and the best ways to fight them.
2 | January 31, 2012 8:46pm |
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Satellite technology saves endangered gorillas, again
Satellite technology helps save the critically endangered Cross River gorilla.
January 31, 2012 7:24pm |
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Studying what lies beyond our solar system
NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer studies particles that make it through the heliosheath boundary between our solar system and the rest of the galaxy.
January 31, 2012 6:18pm |
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Scientists eavesdrop on the thoughts of humans and ferrets
Scientists have been able to decode the brain patterns for hearing certain words. The hope is to one day restore speech to a paralyzed patient.
January 31, 2012 5:21pm |
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How digital devices are going to get even smaller
Scientists have a found a way to transmit data on an atomic-scale. This may ultimately lead to very small digital devices.
January 31, 2012 4:33pm |
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How rap music helps bladder control
Researchers find that the frequencies found in rap music can effectively power a tiny sensor embedded in a body to measure blood pressure and urine levels.
January 31, 2012 7:28am |
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Does driving make you fat? (infographic)
Data shows that throughout the heavy traffic regions of the U.S., people tended to be heavier.
January 27, 2012 6:30am |
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Military drone with no human control
The Navy is testing a new unmanned drone that may make lethal decisions based solely on mathematics and sensors.
14 | January 26, 2012 3:03pm |
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Was Steve Jobs the greatest innovator of all time?
A recent survey found that one out of four teenagers and young adults consider Steve Jobs the top innovator.
30 | January 26, 2012 6:14am |
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Video: Solar storm erupts, worried earthlings scramble
The biggest solar storm in seven years is reportedly already causing a bit of an air traffic mess.
January 24, 2012 9:25am |
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NASA video shows global warming is real
Since the year 2000, we've experienced nine of the 10 warmest years on record -- and it's about to get even hotter.
17 | January 24, 2012 7:09am |
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Blocking the sun to save the planet?
Scientists are considering drastic measures, like deflecting sunlight, to save our warming climate. What would be the impact on our food crops?
18 | January 23, 2012 8:02am |
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Video: The world's fastest limousine
Limo Broker, a UK-based firm, plans to unveil a stretch limousine version of the AUDI R8 sports car.
January 23, 2012 7:29am |
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Study: students learning on iPads score higher
A recent study shows that students using paper textbooks don't score as well as those who use digitized versions.
1 | January 22, 2012 12:02pm |
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The next big thing in computers
The future of computing may be in quantum computing in the cloud. If successful it will be incredibly powerful, fast and mobile.
January 20, 2012 2:03pm |