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Panasonic joins Sony and Sharp in sea of red ink Japanese Consumer electronics giant Panasonic has warned it is heading for a record annual net loss of 7.78 billion euros. As with its rivals Sony and… 03/02/2012
Wikipedia to disappear for a day in protestWikipedia, one of the world’s busiest websites, will black out its English language version for 24 hours on Wednesday in protest at controversial legislation… 17/01/2012
Closing divisions Closing the digital divide has become a major challenge in today’s internet world, especially as modern technology breaks down barriers of age and distance… 13/01/2012
Back in the Day: dead man frozen, just in case…January 12, 1967 James Bedford, a university psychology professor from California, becomes the first person to be cryogenically preserved- frozen after death… 12/01/2012
Tokyo Olympus buildings raided in accounting scandal Dozens of investigators have raided buildings belonging to the Japanese company Olympus in Tokyo. Their inquiry revolves around an accounting scandal that… 21/12/2011
Quantel eyes the future of lasers Lasers are everywhere – from laptops to satellites, they are a vital part of modern life. The power and compact nature of fibre lasers means they are great… 16/12/2011
Samsung takes a bite out of Apple Samsung Electronics is set to resume selling its Galaxy tablet computer in Australia as early as Friday, after it won a rare legal victory in a long-running… 30/11/2011
Woodford to help with Olympus prosecution The British former boss of Olympus Corp. Michael Woodford has met with Japanese police and prosecutors, the first time he has been back in Japan since fleeing… 24/11/2011
Teabags to tins: the miracle of the mundane If you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the 21st century, the Science Museum in London offers an antidote. It is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the… 10/11/2011
Could space hopper ‘multicopter’ be air car of the future? This strange, spider-like machine is a so-called ‘multicopter’, a helicopter-like craft that its German developers hope could be used one day as the air taxi… 09/11/2011
Students at WISE 30 students from different countries around the world are participating for the first time in the debates, workshops and sessions at the WISE Summit in Doha… 03/11/2011
Portuguese researchers resurrect the airship The airship was one of mankind’s first flying machines. Its so-called Golden Age began in 1900 but was abruptly brought to an end in 1937 when the giant… 02/11/2011
Slip sliding away on a new type of ice Wearing 25 kilos of body protection, Christobal Huet starts his training as goalkeeper of the Fribourg ice hockey team in Switzerland. He gives an impression… 25/10/2011
Internet data: travelling light These two laptops are transferring data to each other at a speed of 10 megabits per second – using just light. Scientists in Germany and elsewhere are… 20/10/2011
Pariscience: disseminating science through film Set in the magnificent Jardin des Plantes in Paris, the international science film festival Pariscience takes place each October. This year some 9,000 viewers… 12/10/2011
Steve Jobs, came, saw, conquered Steve Jobs, the man who made computers simpler, easier, more fun and better looking, was born in 1955 San Francisco, when Eisenhower was president and the… 06/10/2011
Goal-line technology delayed but not forgotten Arguments over whether the football crossed the line could be a thing of the past from 2013 according to England’s Football Association General Secretary Alex… 06/10/2011
Japan expo shows the future of technology Smart phones that can scan for radiation are a huge draw at CEATEC – Japan’s biggest IT and electronics trade show. The country’s largest mobile phone… 04/10/2011
The perfect car for people no-one listens to!A man registers his wish for the ideal car for the future to the Mimi car (Mimi refers to ear in Japanese) at the CEATEC JAPAN 2011 electronics show in Tokyo… 04/10/2011
Kodak bankruptcy fears roil shares Eastman Kodak shares have been on a wild rollercoaster ride. They bounced back on Monday after losing more than half their value on Friday. The recovery… 03/10/2011
Amazon enters the tablet fray Online retailer Amazon is taking on Apple in the computer tablet market with the introduction of the Kindle Fire. On the old Kindle you could just download… 29/09/2011
The urban innovation buzz Our cities are centres of innovation, where minds and machines work together to develop new, game-changing technologies. The challenge is how to create the… 27/09/2011
Singapore Blog 2 – Talking innovation with Chairman LimWe spoke to the Chairman of Singapore’s national research and development organisation A*Star today. Chairman Lim is a very likeable character, and a huge… 27/09/2011
A car with no driver A car really is driving through the Berlin traffic all by itself. The co-driver is only there to assuage the safety concerns of the German authorities. During… 22/09/2011
The urban water course Water is at the heart of who we are, and everything we do. We live through water. On one level it is very simple – around two thirds of your body is water… 30/08/2011
Singapore Blog 1Food for thought on the first day We’ve just arrived in Singapore and the local fixer suggests that we head off to film in a city centre food court. We’re… 30/08/2011
Investors undaunted by Jobs’ Apple departure Since Steve Jobs first fell ill, Apple’s fortunes have been tied to his health with many investors seeing his vision as essential to the company’s continued… 25/08/2011
Anti-pollution fashion a breath of fresh air Science and fashion have come together in the UK, and the resulting clothes are a breath of fresh air. Scientists have come up with a way of making clothes… 21/07/2011
Philips loss on weak consumer demand Philips has surprise investors by revealing a 1.3 billion euro quarterly net loss. At the same time the Dutch group said it would cut 500 million euros of… 18/07/2011
Overconfidence in IVF threatening fertility rates Women are leaving it longer and longer to have children because of over-confidence in IVF treatment, according to Swedish researchers. They are warning… 12/07/2011
Nano boat coating gives barnacles heave-ho The bottom of a boat makes a perfect home for all sorts of marine organisms. After just a few months in the water the hull could end up covered in mussels… 05/07/2011
Philips issues profit warning Philips shares slumped after it warned of sharply lower profits at two of its three key divisions and said it would announce cost cuts soon. Sales were weak… 22/06/2011
Taxi project aims to cut violence in cabs Working alone, sometimes late and night or early in the morning, ferrying around people who have had too much to drink; taxi drivers often find themselves in… 09/06/2011
Weird Wide Web: the Algorithm MarchOn the face of it, it’s just a bizarre video, slightly dated, featuring a couple of Japanese guys, half a dozen ninjas and some crazy choreography. But, as… 07/06/2011
Schneider Electric buying Spain’s Telvent French energy management company Schneider Electric is moving to buy Spain’s Telvent for 1.4 billion euros. Telvent makes information technology systems… 01/06/2011
South Korea unveils world’s biggest floating island The South Korean capital Seoul is now home to the world’s largest artificial floating island, recently opened on the Han river. It is made up of three… 30/05/2011
A flying car and a building that knits An Israeli company is working on a design for a flying car. They hope it will have the maneuverability of a helicopter but without the large propellers and… 25/05/2011
Etching below the surface A laser that can write on the inside of glass without damaging the outside is revolutionising anti-counterfeit procedures in industries from pharmaceuticals… 23/05/2011
A chip to power the bionic eye system A tiny microchip is the missing link for scientists building a bionic vision system. Perfecting the whole contraption has taken ten years. But the chip which… 19/05/2011
Low-cost portable X-ray machine hits market Researchers in Italy are working on small and portable X-ray scanner. The coordinator of the NANORAY project Paolo De Stefanis explained: “We have developed… 09/05/2011
4D Anatomy and bowel cancer screening advances In this edition of science we look at a radical interactive anatomy tool. It uses computer software to animate 3D images from thousands of photographs taken… 26/04/2011
Meet the man behind high-speed internet In 1987, French inventor Emmanuel Desurvire along with colleagues Randy Giles and David Payne came up with the optical amplifier. This revolutionised global… 19/04/2011
Bionic ‘trousers’ help paraplegics walk again Radi Kaoif was paralysed from the waist down while fighting for the Israeli army. Since 1988 he has used a wheelchair to get around. Two years ago he became… 11/04/2011
SmartBird teachnology soars Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the latest in Avian robotics – SmartBird. Launched at the world’s biggest industrial fair at the Hannover Messe in… 06/04/2011
Stand by for the ‘robolution’ World players in the field of robotics gathered in the French city of Lyon for the first international InnoRobo event, where the experts all agreed that… 29/03/2011
Bacteria-free eggs thanks to plasma technology Our growing consumption of eggs and egg-products raises the question of how to kill the dangerous bacteria found on the shells. A new machine developed as… 28/03/2011
RIM puts PlayBook into tablet fray Canada’s Research In Motion has announced that its PlayBook tablet computer will go on sale in the US on 19 April. That will heat up the tablet battle against… 23/03/2011
Cheap new “tea bag” water filter may save lives Millions of people die each year in Africa because of a lack of clean drinking water. Researchers at Stellenbosch University in South Africa have developed… 21/03/2011
Mika and robotic friends aim to please Do you fancy a nice hot drink in the morning, but can’t face making it sometimes? Well, Singaporean robot Mika could be just your cup of tea. 16/03/2011
The year of the Launchers Ariane 5 is the European space industry’s warhorse, and continues to successfully put payloads into orbit. Soon new rockets will join a stable that already… 16/03/2011
Chip prices up as Japan quake shuts plants Prices of microchips and other key technology components have continued to rise in the wake of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. Many plants remain closed… 15/03/2011
New liquid scanner could improve air security It has become a tedious routine for airline passengers around the world. Before going through security, all liquids must be bagged or – if the quantities are… 15/03/2011
Solar panels: cheaper and more efficient Solar panels are becoming an increasingly cheap and efficient way to produce electricity. At a research centre near Frankfurt, scientists are working on an… 14/03/2011
New intelligent beds for EU hospitals After two years’ work on an EU-funded project, a Spanish-based company has come up with a new prototype of a bed that could make life more comfortable for… 10/03/2011
Car makers launch high-tech models at CeBIT fair Instead of using the Geneva car show, Ford chose Hannover’s CeBIT to introduce its new Sync voice control system to the European market. And car… 09/03/2011
CeBIT fair goes big on 3D technology From the crisis control room of the future to 3D screens without glasses, Hannover’s CeBit fair saw the advent of a number of new 3D products out soon on the… 09/03/2011
Microsoft gives free access to Kinect hackers In the beginning, Microsoft’s Kinect sensor was simply meant to track body movement for video games. But since its the release, computer geeks around the… 22/02/2011
Latest mobile trends showcased in Barcelona Some 50,000 visitors are in the Spanish city of Barcelona this week for the World Mobile Congress. In an industry where nothing is cutting edge for more… 17/02/2011
Surgery without a scalpel Doctors in Liverpool have unveiled a new cancer scanner that removes the need for invasive brain surgery. The Novalis TX uses a system similar to a car’s… 14/02/2011
Nano’s big future Carbon nanotubes are exceedingly small - 10,000 times thinner than a human hair - but they have massive potential. “Carbon nanotubes are carbon atoms that… 14/02/2011
Hi-tech robot to restore limb movement Scientists at the University of Tsukuba in Japan have dubbed it HAL for Hybrid Assistive Limb. This exoskeleton, or external skeleton, not only protects its… 10/02/2011
Energy under control In Europe we use nearly four times more energy per capita than in Asia or South America, and 30% of this consumption is domestic. Analyse them, and the… 09/02/2011
Imagina 3D technology fair wraps in Monaco Featuring all the latest in 3D technology, the 2011 Imagina fair has wrapped up in Monaco. In a bid to stand out from other such events, Imagina brought… 08/02/2011
New fuel from old straw Turning straw – or indeed any other agricultural residue – into fuel for your car is a neat trick, being perfected in Denmark. A factory in Kalundborg is… 01/02/2011
Bus of the future In Rouen in France, engineers have been working within EBSF- The European Bus System of the Future Project to make public transport a bit easier for people… 27/01/2011
Bomb-proof textiles take off Aviation safety is a worldwide concern. European researchers want to prevent further catastrophes with the help of textiles tested in explosive ways. At a… 25/01/2011
The lonely shareholderA shareholder awaits the start of Siemens annual shareholders meeting n Munich in Germany. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle 25/01/2011
Large Hadron Collider: A racetrack for particles If you imagine the LHC on the border between Switzerland and France as a racetrack where particles run close to the speed of the light, then think of the… 24/01/2011
Touch screen table that gets in the beers If you have ever been stuck in a queue at a bar or tried desperately to catch a waiter’s eye, then this table may appeal to you. The “Surface” is like a giant… 19/01/2011
CERN: unlocking the secrets of the universe Studying the minute to understand the massive. That is how physicists at CERN in Geneva are hoping to discover some of the deepest secrets of the universe. 18/01/2011
Study assesses changes in Earth’s magnetic field In Germany’s Astrium plant three identical satellites are being put through their paces. They will be launched next year in a bid to provide the most detailed… 17/01/2011
Space scientists inspired by medieval stained glass The stained glass windows of ancient medieval churches has provided inspiration for a team of space experts looking to capture the true colours of Mars… 13/01/2011
The robot firefighter On wasteland on the outskirts of Zagreb a robotic firefighter is put through its paces. The Firerob, developed by Croatian firm DOK-ING, is a unique concept… 11/01/2011
Stormtroopers celebrate the launch of Blu-ray version of Star WarsOn the first day of the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment President Mike Dunn… 08/01/2011
US scientists lend a Helping Hand For many people who are blind or partially sighted it is virtually impossible to tell one similar object from another. Scientists in the US are working on the… 16/12/2010
Swedish designers invent airbag collar for cyclists More and more people are chosing the bicycle as a means of getting around town – it is both environmentally-friendly and a good source of exercise. But… 06/12/2010
German scientists design metal sponge boat Ships were originally built from wood, metal then became the material of choice followed by fibreglass and various composites and even concrete but now a new… 30/11/2010
Azerbaijan aims for hi-tech state Azerbaijan is better known for its offshore oil than for its high-tech achievements. The country’s desire to change all that though was highlighted this… 26/11/2010
Robots with a human touch Already familiar characters in countless sci-fi movies, humanoid robots are well on the way towards stepping off the silver-screen and into daily life. But… 17/11/2010
New shoe to help prevent falls among elderly European researchers have developped a new shoe aimed at helping elderly people walk more safely. Fiorella Marcellini is a coordinator at Smiling (Self… 03/11/2010
Learning with new technologies This edition of Learning World focuses on technology, and some of the ways the internet is bringing about a rethink of education. We speak to an e-expert –… 08/10/2010
Muni Seva – a Green-Tech Indian Ashram Those who think that Indian Ashrams are mainly isolated religious schools, do not know Muni Seva, in the village of Goraj, in Gujarat. It is more of a… 21/09/2010
Sam Pitroda: architect of India’s communications revolution Sam Pitroda is the father of the telecommunications revolution in India. He is currently Adviser to the Indian Prime Minister on Public Information… 24/08/2010
Dreamliner makes international bow Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner plane has made its maiden voyage outside the United States, touching down at the Farnborough Air Show in Britain. The Dreamliner… 19/07/2010
MUSIC to your mobile’s ears Providing information in real time in crowded places, like the Paris metro, or connecting smartphones and servers, regardless of their pre-installed operating… 16/06/2010
Tomorrow’s weather More than 30 years ago, the first meteorological satellite Meteosat-1 revolutionised weather forecasting. Since then, predictions have become more and more… 15/04/2010
Technology for people living with dementia According to Alzhemer Europe, at least 5.7 million Europeans between the ages of 40 and 80 suffer from dementia or Parkinson’s disease. For them, despite… 11/04/2010
Back in the Day: Noriega surrenders to US troopsJanuary 3, 1990 Panama’s dictator General Manuel Noriega hands himself over to US soldiers who found him hiding in the Vatican embassy in Panama City, two… 03/01/2012
Rétromachine : l’ordinateur mis à l’honneur par le Time MagazineLe 26 décembre 1982 pour la première fois en 50 ans, le premier objet inanimé a fait la une du Time Magazine. C’est l’année de l’avènement de l’ordinateur… 26/12/2011
Sp@nish elections: the race for web supremacyIt’s fair to say the Spanish election race has failed to get hearts racing with excitement. In fact rather than a ‘race’ it resembles a fatigued shuffle… 18/11/2011
Google launches its own online music storeGoogle has become the latest tech company to venture into the music industry and has launched its own online music store. The world’s largest search company… 17/11/2011
Back in the Day : radio revolutionOctober 18, 1954. the Regency TR-1, the world’s first commercially-produced transistor radio is released, by two companies working together, Texas Instruments… 17/10/2011
Apple fans mourn death of Steve JobsSteve Jobs, the co-founder of US technology giant Apple, has died at the age of 56. Jobs died at home in Palo Alto, California surrounded by his… 06/10/2011
From coast to coast people pay tribute to Steve JobsFlowers were laid at the Apple HQ in New York and at stores coast to coast in the home country of the designer who transformed the daily lives of… 06/10/2011
Fake Apple Store exposed in ChinaMany people are used to the concept of counterfeit goods, whether it be fake Prada handbags, Rolex watches or even smartphones. But in the small Chinese city… 22/07/2011
US officials warn of ‘belly bomb’ rumourIf latest reports are to be believed, body scanners at airports, as voted on this week by the EU Parliament, may not be enough. American officials have… 07/07/2011
Swiss party looks to ban PowerPointA political party has spawned in Switzerland with the soul aim of banning PowerPoint. The APPP (Anti-PowerPoint Party) says that the time wasted by the… 06/07/2011
Attenborough discovery solves 130-year murder mysteryA 130-year-old murder mystery was finally solved on Tuesday, when English TV presenter David Attenborough made an interesting discovery at the bottom of his… 06/07/2011
Hackers announce death of Obama on Fox NewsThe FoxNews Twitter account was has hacked on Monday, with an anonymous prankster announcing the death of the President on the July 4. The hacker released… 04/07/2011
Back in the Day: remember the Walkman?*July 1, 1979* Sony introduces the Walkman TPS-L2 portable cassette player, a device that would change the way people listened to music. The idea came about… 30/06/2011
