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Capture of nanomagnetic 'fingerprints' a boost for next-generation information storage media

Jan 29, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 1

In the race to develop the next generation of storage and recording media, a major hurdle has been the difficulty of studying the tiny magnetic structures that will serve as their building blocks. Now a team ...

Computer hardware 'guardians' protect users from undiscovered bugs

Technology / Computer Sciences

Sep 30, 2008 | 4 / 5 (13) | 4

(PhysOrg.com) -- As computer processor chips grow faster and more complex, they are likely to make it to market with more design bugs. But that may be OK, according to University of Michigan researchers who have devised a ...

Computer hardware 'guardians' protect users from undiscovered bugs

Technology / Computer Sciences

Oct 01, 2008 | 4 / 5 (8) | 0

As computer processor chips grow faster and more complex, they are likely to make it to market with more design bugs. But that may be OK, according to University of Michigan researchers who have devised a system that lets ...

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Physics Model Determines Dynamics of Friends and Enemies

Physics / General Physics

Dec 02, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (16) | 6

(PhysOrg.com) -- Sometimes friends can become enemies and enemies become friends, and it’s difficult to understand exactly how or why the changes took place. A new study shows that when the shifting of alliances ...

'Fluidhand': Each finger can be moved separately

Technology / Engineering

Apr 22, 2008 | 4.5 / 5 (35) | 1

It can hold a credit card, use a keyboard with the index finger, and lift a bag weighing up to 20 kg – the world’s first commercially available pros-thetic hand that can move each finger separately and has ...

Novel spots found on Jupiter

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Mar 17, 2008 | 4.4 / 5 (18) | 2

Scientists have observed unexpected luminous spots on Jupiter caused by its moon Io. Besides displaying the most spectacular volcanic activity in the solar system, Io causes auroras on its mother planet that ...

Opening a new window on daylight

Technology / Energy

Jul 31, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (7) | 1

A new approach to windows that could let in more light and cut indoor lighting needs by up to 99% in buildings in Tropical regions without losing the cooling effect of shades. Details are reported in the International Jo ...

Northeastern University researchers solve Rubik's Cube in 26 moves

Other Sciences / Mathematics

May 31, 2007 | 4.1 / 5 (74) | 0

It’s a toy that most kids have played with at one time or another, but the findings of Northeastern University Computer Science professor Gene Cooperman and graduate student Dan Kunkle are not child’s play. ...

Researchers create next-generation software to identify complex cyber network attacks

Technology / Computer Sciences

Mar 17, 2008 | 3.3 / 5 (6) | 1

Researchers in George Mason University’s Center for Secure Information Systems have developed new software that can reduce the impact of cyber attacks by identifying the possible vulnerability paths through an organization’s ...

IBM Introduces New System z Linux Solutions for Large-Scale Consolidation and Savings

Technology / Software

Dec 09, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

IBM today announced new Linux offerings for the System z mainframe to help clients run smarter and more efficient data centers that maximize the use of IT resources and reduce energy costs.

RFID testbed measures multiple tags at once and rapidly assesses new antenna designs

Technology / Engineering

May 05, 2008 | 3.4 / 5 (8) | 1

Researchers have designed a system capable of simultaneously measuring hundreds of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and rapidly testing new RFID tag prototypes.