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Students tackle world's woes at Microsoft Imagine Cup

Technology / Other

created Jul 10, 2009 | popularity 1.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Hundreds of thousands of college students from around the world vied in a Microsoft challenge to find ways that technology can help achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals.


'SnowMan' Software Helps Keep Snow Drifts Off the Road

'SnowMan' Software Helps Keep Snow Drifts Off the Road

Technology / Engineering

created Jan 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Snow that blows and drifts across roadways has long troubled road maintenance crews and commuters alike, creating treacherous driving conditions and requiring additional maintenance resources ...





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'Anti-aging' technique for computer software systems

Technology / Software

created Jun 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

A University of Leicester researcher has investigated creating an optimum ‘anti-aging cream’ for computer software systems.


Software may speed journey from catwalk to consumer

Software may speed journey from catwalk to consumer

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The latest fashions could find their way from catwalk to consumers faster in the future, thanks to the work of a student at The University of Manchester.


Taking the drudgery out of software development

Taking the drudgery out of software development

Technology / Software

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (19) | comments 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'.


Microsoft's cloud computing system is growing up

Technology / Software

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (10) | comments 2

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. leads its industry in part because a vast army of outside computer programmers design software that only runs on its Windows operating system. Now, the company is fighting to keep those programmers ...


Scientists recreate Bach's forgotten horn

Scientists Recreate Bach’s Forgotten Horn (w/Video)

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 01, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Cutting-edge computer modelling software has enabled a long-lost, trumpet-like instrument to be recreated - allowing a work by Bach to be performed as the composer may have intended for the ...


Taking the hard work out of software

Technology / Software

created Jul 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (6) | comments 5

Developing software is a complicated and laborious process. A new European platform automates much of the tricky building and testing phases of programming.


Design revolution

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 1

A revolutionary approach to the design of consumer products - from automobiles to plasma TVs - could cut manufacturers' warranty costs significantly. Writing in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Six Sigma an ...


New software could save organizations $19,000 each month

Technology / Software

created Feb 05, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Software designed by the University of Liverpool which automatically shuts down computer systems after usage, is saving large organisations up to £13,000 in electricity costs each month.


Virtual engineer reduces ‘transpiration phase’ in new designs

Virtual engineer reduces 'transpiration phase' in new designs

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

When designing new products, a lot of time is lost carrying out repetitive and uninspiring work. In order to shorten this 'transpiration phase' and create more room for real inspiration, University of Twente ...


Embedded systems -- the whole picture

Embedded systems -- the whole picture

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Embedded computer systems must be fast and efficient. A European consortium has created a new modelling framework that lets designers strike the best balance between static, reconfigurable ...



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