Technology Logo Photo Pic

Archive for September, 2007

News: Synthetic Genes Give Cells Something to Remember

Monday, September 17th, 2007

A genetic feedback loop installed in a yeast cell, the first of these circuits to be built in a eukaryotic cell--one with membrane-bound structures, such as a nucleus--may allow scientists to construct cells that can remember when they've been exposed to certain signals, a development that could one day halt ...

News: Synthetic Genes Give Cells Something to Remember

Monday, September 17th, 2007

A genetic feedback loop installed in a yeast cell, the first of these circuits to be built in a eukaryotic cell--one with membrane-bound structures, such as a nucleus--may allow scientists to construct cells that can remember when they've been exposed to certain signals, a development that could one day halt ...

News: Pentagon Developing New Unmanned Spy Planes

Monday, September 17th, 2007

The Department of Defense wants to develop spy satellites that can detect a military force mobilizing halfway around the world, enabling it to immediately assess possible threats to national security. An unmanned surveillance aircraft packed into the nose of a missile would be launched over suspicious areas to gather ...

News: Pentagon Developing New Unmanned Spy Planes

Monday, September 17th, 2007

The Department of Defense wants to develop spy satellites that can detect a military force mobilizing halfway around the world, enabling it to immediately assess possible threats to national security. An unmanned surveillance aircraft packed into the nose of a missile would be launched over suspicious areas to gather ...

Home System Backup in a Windows World

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Save often, and to multiple destinations. Everyone hears that piece of sage advice, but it's not always followed. An application like Windows Home Server that makes backups easier to perform and manage is worth a first, second and third look.

Home System Backup in a Windows World

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Save often, and to multiple destinations. Everyone hears that piece of sage advice, but it's not always followed. An application like Windows Home Server that makes backups easier to perform and manage is worth a first, second and third look.

Scientific American Magazine: Heating Up

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

More than 30 states have passed or are considering “renewable energy portfolio standards” that require utility companies to generate some portion of their electricity from renewable sources. Geothermal power plants, which tap hot subterranean water or steam, are high on many lists.

Scientific American Magazine: Heating Up

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

More than 30 states have passed or are considering “renewable energy portfolio standards” that require utility companies to generate some portion of their electricity from renewable sources. Geothermal power plants, which tap hot subterranean water or steam, are high on many lists.

Bandwidth Goes Big With 10-Gigabit

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

What to know about the 10 Gigabit network upgrade.

4 Tips for Stopping SQL Injection Attacks

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

SQL injection attacks have been the bread and butter of system crackers since the first SQL database became Web-enabled. Channel Test Center engineers offer a step-by-step strategy for blocking them.

4 Tips for Stopping SQL Injection Attacks

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

SQL injection attacks have been the bread and butter of system crackers since the first SQL database became Web-enabled. Channel Test Center engineers offer a step-by-step strategy for blocking them.

4 Tips for Stopping SQL Injection Attacks

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

SQL injection attacks have been the bread and butter of system crackers since the first SQL database became Web-enabled. Here, the Channel Test Center offers a step-by-step strategy for blocking them.