Glasgow scientists predict the unpredictable to guide future nano-chip design

Technology / Semiconductors

7 hours ago | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

Scientists at the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with colleagues from Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton and York universities, have developed technology which will help microchip designers create future integrated ...

Intel wants a chip implant in your brain

Technology / Hi Tech

Nov 23, 2009 | 4.4 / 5 (31) | 47

(PhysOrg.com) -- Computer chip maker Intel wants to implant a brain-sensing chip directly into the brains of its customers to allow them to operate computers and other devices without moving a muscle.

Should I buy a PC or Mac?

Technology / Software

Nov 25, 2009 | 2.8 / 5 (17) | 31

Q. Our 6-year-old PC computer is dying a slow death and we are considering moving to a new iMac but have a few concerns. First, of all, we have several Word documents on our disk drive now that we want to keep and add to ...

Taking the drudgery out of software development

Technology / Software

Nov 24, 2009 | 3.8 / 5 (16) | 18

(PhysOrg.com) -- Software developers will no longer have to reinvent the wheel when writing new programs and applications thanks to a clever new set of tools and a central repository of 'building blocks'.

Design chosen for British 1,000 mph car (w/ Video)

Technology / Engineering

Nov 25, 2009 | 3.9 / 5 (11) | 8

(PhysOrg.com) -- A British team hoping to be the first to get a car to 1,000 mph (1,610 km/h) has made its final design selection. The six-tonne car, known as the Bloodhound, will be powered by a Eurofighter ...