Tracking Traffic with Cell Phones
Monday, November 10th, 2008A Berkeley project asks the public to provide traffic information via GPS-enabled cell phones.
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A Berkeley project asks the public to provide traffic information via GPS-enabled cell phones.
Making Silicon Less Reflective
Sunday, November 9th, 2008A silicon coating could boost the efficiency of solar cells.
Engineering Edible Bacteria
Sunday, November 9th, 2008Synthetic biology could yield microbes that fight cavities and produce vitamins.
A Portable, Cheap Blood-Clotting Test
Sunday, November 9th, 2008A new microsensor could help millions of patients who rely on blood-thinning drugs safely treat themselves.
Better Plastic Solar Cells
Thursday, November 6th, 2008Improved dyes and electrolytes could make the Grätzel solar-cell design more practical.
Lithography Past Light’s Limits
Thursday, November 6th, 2008A new optical etching technique could lead to faster microchips.
Firefox on Your Cell Phone
Thursday, November 6th, 2008Can Fennec, Mozilla's new mobile browser, compete?
Chinese, African Genomes Sequenced
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008By validating an emerging technology, two new genomic studies offer hope for the fight against disease.
Laser Sensors for Wind Turbines
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008A system that detects gusts before they arrive reduces wear, boosts output.
Opening the Cloud
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Open-source cloud-computing tools could give companies greater flexibility.
Cracking Open Internet Hardware
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008With unprecedented access to network hardware, researchers have the chance to make the Internet more secure and reliable.
Cheap, Self-Assembling Optics
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008Researchers have made new nano building blocks for optical computing and solar-cell coatings.
Battlefield Medic on a Chip
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Sensors could one day diagnose and treat a soldier's injuries.
Carbon-Capturing Rock
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Geologists discover that certain rock formations could sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide.
Beer That’s Good for You
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Students in Texas are trying to create a brew that includes red wine's antiaging compound.