Computing
Military Reloads with Nanotech
Smaller. Cheaper. Nastier. Those are the guiding principles behind the military's latest bombs. The secret ingredient: nanotechnology that makes for a bigger boom.
Is Microsoft's AntiVirus Strategy Secure?
The Redmond software giant is going where only crackers and virus writers have gone before. With two new spam and virus fighting applications, Microsoft hopes to make right what has gone wrong with its code.
Unwrapping the Biometric Present
Congressional funding for a biometric system to track potential terrorists isn't likely to have much impact on the bad guys. But it will likely help the government keep track of you.
The Brain of the Machine
Robots may tell us more about ourselves than they do about computers. See how researchers put together an intelligent robot, based on human brain activity.
Linux Sneaks into the Small Business Marketplace
Free and open source solutions are providing small proprietors the opportunity to up productivity while reducing their overhead costs.
Holiday Foul-Up Renews Questions about Airlines' Computer Systems
Christmas travelers faced a host of delayed flights and troublesome connections, some of which were brought on by crashing computer systems.
Riding Santa's Wave, Remote Artic North Aiming for High-Tech Fast Lane
Chilly temperatures and a sparse population haven't stopped the Finnish province of Lapland -- dubbed Santa's true home -- from pushing to become a high-tech hub.
Testing Their Metal
Using nanotechnology, scientists at a small Virginia start-up have created a new polymer that incorporates the best that both metal and rubber have to offer -- opening the door to a more flexible future.
