http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (PhysOrg.com) -- A new study challenges the traditional view that patents foster innovation, suggesting instead that they may hinder technological progress, economic activity and societal wealth. These results could have important policy implications, because many countries count on patent systems to spur new technology and promote economic growth. http://www.physorg.com/news167929968.html Other Sciences Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:50:01 EST news167929968 US President Barack Obama on Saturday named a Harvard-educated Indian-American to the newly created post of Chief Technology Officer in an appointment much-awaited by Silicon Valley. http://www.physorg.com/news159347349.html Technology Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:09:36 EST news159347349 (AP) -- Wanted: Computer hackers. Federal authorities aren't looking to prosecute them, but to pay them to secure the nation's networks. http://www.physorg.com/news159342320.html Technology Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:46:07 EST news159342320 A recession doesn't mean the death of innovation in the consumer tech industry. Consider 2001. During that recession, Apple Inc. introduced the iPod, Microsoft Corp. rolled out its original Xbox video game console, broadband household penetration rates in the U.S. more than doubled from 2000, and Google Inc. was becoming an integral part of modern life. http://www.physorg.com/news149952730.html Technology Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:32:10 EST news149952730