Thinking Tech

Archive: 01-2012

• 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.

  January 24, 2012, 7:09 AM PST | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• 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?

  January 23, 2012, 8:02 AM PST | By Christie Nicholson

• 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, 7:29 AM PST | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• 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.

  January 22, 2012, 12:02 PM PST | By Jenny Wilson

• 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, 2:03 PM PST | By Christie Nicholson

• Gun-scan technology could detect concealed weapons

  New York City Police Foundation Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly recently announced that his agency, in conjunction with the Department of Defense, has been working for the past three years to...

  January 20, 2012, 10:46 AM PST | By Jenny Wilson

• Spotted from space: The Costa Concordia shipwreck

  A satellite photo of the capsized vessel taken from space shows the tremendous challenge facing rescuers and salvage workers.

  January 19, 2012, 6:10 AM PST | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• World’s largest bus seats 300 passengers

  The 82 foot-long Youngman JNP6250G superliner even has a long name.

  January 19, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• Costa Concordia disaster: Was faulty ship design to blame?

  A maritime union says profit motives may have given rise to mega-ships that accomodate more passengers but compromises their safety.

  January 18, 2012, 6:05 AM PST | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• GEODOG collar helps you find your stray pup

  A new dog collar employing GPS technology allows owners to find lost dogs using their smart phones.

  January 17, 2012, 9:18 AM PST | By Jenny Wilson