Briefs: Swisscom buys part of Siemens

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Swisscom said Tuesday it will buy up part of Siemens's Swiss operations.


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Real-life robots obey Asimov’s laws

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(PhysOrg.com) -- European researchers have developed technology enabling robots to obey Asimov’s golden rules of robotics: to do no harm to humans and to obey them.

Google bringing more old newspaper stories online

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(AP) -- Google is working with more newspapers to make digital copies of old news stories accessible through its search engine.

Hotline to the cowshed

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A wireless measuring system, consisting of sensors and transmission units, helps to keep livestock healthier with a minimum use of resources.

Smart Home exhibit mixes cool green design with easy high-tech living

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Just inside the first floor of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry's Smart Home, a 20-year-old re-covered Crate & Barrel sofa flanks a cool-to-the-touch, ethanol-burning fireplace that floats in the middle of the room. ...

Hi-tech solutions boost Paralympic performances

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Equipment used by Paralympians has seen remarkable improvements in recent years, enabling them to close the gap on their able-bodied counterparts and even look forward to a "bionic" future.
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