Apple links with the University of York for world's first laptop orchestra

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50 music students from the University of York will perform three orchestral pieces on laptop computers at concerts this month. They will form the largest digital ensemble of its kind anywhere in the world.


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Researcher converts biodiesel-waste glycerol into omega-3 fatty acids

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The typical American diet often lacks omega-3 fatty acids despite clinical research that shows their potential human health benefits. Zhiyou Wen, assistant professor of biological systems engineering in Virginia Tech's College ...

Eco-architecture could produce 'grow your own' homes

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A bus stop that grows its own foliage as shade? A children's playground, made entirely from trees? A shelter made from living tree roots that could provide natural protection against earthquakes in California?

US company sues Nintendo in Wii wand patent suit

Aug 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Nintendo's hit Wii console with its wandlike remote controller has been targeted in patent infringement complaints by a U.S. technology company.

Microsoft site makes digital photos into panoramas

Aug 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Digital cameras have liberated awe-struck travelers and proud parents from worrying about the price of film processing. But showing off those megapixels of memories is still reminiscent of tedious ...

IAC completing split into 5 publicly traded parts

Aug 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp is completing its split into five publicly traded companies Thursday - a move intended to give each business more focus and value than the previously cluttered whole.