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Scientists launch new, unbreakable encryption system
Submitted: 2008-10-10 19:41:22 by Bustablog a new encryption system, which its creators say is unbreakable, got its first test run wednesday in vienna, scientists from the european union project secoqc announced.(More...)
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Apple snoozes, researcher discloses risky iPhone UI flaws
Submitted: 2008-10-5 21:55:40 by Blogono apple is arguably getting more proactive about iphone security exploits. the iphone os 2.0 release fixed quite a few bugs, and last month's 2.1 update was no security slouch either. still, in the face of apple recruiting full-time iphone hackers, an israeli researcher has released details on two potentially dangerous...(More...)
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The amazing bendy TV screen that folds up to fit in your pocket
Submitted: 2008-10-4 21:05:16 by Canadianparents traditional flat-screen televisions could soon become a thing of the past, as scientists have revealed an ultra-thin, flexible screen that could fold up and fit in your pocket.(More...)
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MIT - First atomic-scale Images of fuel-cell nanoparticles
Submitted: 2008-10-4 20:59:16 by Canadianparents in a step toward developing better fuel cells for electric cars and more, engineers at mit and two other institutions have taken the first images of individual atoms on and near the surface of nanoparticles key to the eco-friendly energy storage devices.(More...)
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First Fuel Cell-Powered Plane Presented in Germany
Submitted: 2008-10-3 21:40:45 by Blogr last night, the german aerospace center (dlr) demonstrated the world's first manned airplane that can fly exclusively with the use of a fuel cell. the fuel cell, which is based on polymer electrolyte membranes (pem), generates power for the motor glider's electric engine.(More...)
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Liquid Lenses Enable Picture-Perfect Phone Cam Photos
Submitted: 2008-10-2 22:01:16 by Freeblogit despite their ubiquity, cell phones are not known for their ability to take picture-perfect photos. but budding 'liquid lens' technology promises to change that. the latest advance in this area comes from rensselaer polytechnic institute, here, where researchers have developed a liquid lens...(More...)
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Bizarre phone lets users see through walls
Submitted: 2008-10-2 21:44:28 by Freeblogit mobile phone that is supposed to let users see through walls. it is supposed to be able to judge its surroundings, including those on the other side of a wall, using six different sensors.(More...)
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Scientists Create Energy-Producing Solar Paint
Submitted: 2008-10-2 21:17:13 by Freeblogit solar power paint has a number of advantages over traditional solar cells. it doesn't have the material limitations of silicon solar cells, so it can provide many terawatts of electricity at a low cost. additionally, the paint can absorb light across the visible spectrum, so even cloudy days will reap lots of energy.(More...)
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Cool Earth Solar Building Solar Balloon Prototype Plant
Submitted: 2008-10-1 22:05:53 by Ietol cool earth solar's design is unique in the solar energy world. the company uses an inflatable plastic thin-film balloon (solar concentrator) that, upon inflation, focuses sunlight onto a photovoltaic cell held at its focal point.(More...)
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http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/smell-0929.html
Submitted: 2008-10-1 0:20:02 by Nowblogging mit biological engineers have found a way to mass-produce smell receptors in the laboratory, an advance that paves the way for 'artificial noses' to be created and used in a variety of settings.'smell is perhaps one of the oldest and most primitive senses, but nobody really understands how it works. it still remains a tantalizing enigma,'(More...)
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