Information technology
Quantum computers step closer to reality
10 Nov 2010
Scientists have long been fascinated with building computers that work at a quantum level — so small that the parts are made of just single atoms or electrons
3-D computer simulations help envision supernovae explosions
18 Sep 2010
For scientists, supernovae are true superstars -- massive explosions of huge, dying stars that shine light on the shape and fate of the universe.
Mapping New Paths for a Stressed-Out Internet
By By Jan Zverina | 11 Sep 2010
Researchers work on software for efficient computing for nanoscale devices
By By Doug Ramsey | 02 Sep 2010
Researchers to test energy saving in data centres using DC power directly
By By Doug Ramsey | 31 Aug 2010
A consortium of researchers from the public and private sectors have embarked on a real-world experiment to gauge whether large computing facilities can operate on less power if they cut alternating current out of the equation. By Doug Ramsey
UCSD researchers receive NSF award to support data-intensive applications for advanced networks
By By Tiffany Fox | 30 Jul 2010
Lessons from the brain: toward an intelligent molecular computer
20 May 2010
A team of researchers from Japan and Michigan Technological University has built a molecular computer using lessons learned from the human brain.
Intel, Micron introduce 25-nanometer NAND
02 Feb 2010
European collaboration's breakthrough in developing graphene
30 Jan 2010
A collaborative research project has brought the world a step closer to producing a new material on which future nanotechnology could be based
Picture-driven computing
25 Jan 2010
New research could enable computer programming based on screen shots, not just code. By Larry Hardesty, MIT News Office
US DoE develops algorithm to view nuclear energy
23 Jan 2010
A new computer algorithm developed by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory allows scientists to view nuclear fission in much finer detail than ever before
High energy physicists set new record for network data transfer
22 Jan 2010
Caltech-led high-energy physicists show how long range networks can be used to support leading edge science
Experts ponder on identity of Google’s cyber-attackers
14 Jan 2010
Post China’s concerted attack on Google’s e-mail service, experts are now pondering on the identity of the persons, or the organisation, that is orchestrating these attacks.
IBM receives most US patents for 17th consecutive year
13 Jan 2010
In 2009 IBM led the world's most inventive companies for the 17-year consecutive year by receiving 4,914 patents, breaking its own previous records