Between Human and Machine
Despite the successes of robotic exploration, there's nothing quite like being there.
Computing
Made in Taiwan. Buried in China.
Every year, the United States sends millions of tons of e-waste to Third World countries despite regulations designed to prevent this. The European Union, though, is pushing for more stringent guidelines.
Geeks to the Corps
Preaching the message of open source to the Third World, the Geekcorps is promoting libertarian sustainability for the digital age.
Domo Arigato, Doctor Roboto
Hospitals across the country are examining whether video-enabled robots can help doctors extend their rounds safely and with patients' acceptance.
Of MRIs and iPods
Once the darling only of on-the-go music lovers, iPods have become another tool of choice for radiologists who need to store, transport, and interact with digital images.
The Tivo Drama Plays On
TiVo, long the idea-leader in the digital video recorder space, may soon find itself a footnote in the history of technology.
Strained Days Indeed
With strained-silicon technologies such as the new Dual Stress Liner from AMD and IBM, semiconductor companies are focusing on power efficiency as much as they are on speed.
Demo: Me, Myself and Eye
Anil Jain at Michigan State University seeks to improve security by integrating various types of biometrics.
