Tech : Science World Report

Jan 31, 2013 09:05 PM EST

Google Seeks Next Big Thing Via Annual Science Fair [DETAILS]

Google is searching for the next big thing using its third annual Google Science Fair where students ages 13-18 can submit their ideas to change the world via their online application.

Jan 31, 2013 11:47 AM EST

IBM Watson Computer Oracle Shipped to University to Extend Abilities

A modified version of the powerful IBM Watson computer system, able to understand natural spoken language and answer complex questions, will be provided to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, making it the first university to receive such a system.

Jan 30, 2013 05:48 PM EST

Astrium Starts Development of Two Advanced Launchers Ariane 6 and 5ME

A 108 million Euro contract was awarded to Astrium today to develop two advanced launcher systems at once, the Ariane 6 and Ariane 5 ME. This follows up the decision of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Ministerial Council meeting from November 2012 to go with both new launchers instead of selecting...

Jan 30, 2013 10:28 AM EST

Researchers Find Secret Behind Biological Modularity; Artificial Intelligence Gets a Boost

Artificial intelligence may be getting a boost; researchers simulated 25,000 generations of evolution and discovered why biological networks are usually organized as modules.

Jan 29, 2013 03:41 PM EST

Vaccines Could Be Delivered by Painless Tattoo: The End of Syringes

Scientists have developed patches covered in microscopic needles that could tattoo vaccines into the skin to boost a patient's natural defenses against disease.

Jan 29, 2013 03:00 PM EST

NASA Will Light Up Skies Over East Coast Tonight (Watch It)

NASA will launch a rocket this evening on a mission that promises to put on a spectacular show for stargazers.

Jan 29, 2013 10:35 AM EST

DARPA to Test Star Wars-Like Lasers on Warplanes in 2014 (Video)

DARPA has announced that it plans to begin ground-based firing tests of these ultra-light lasers as early as 2014.

Jan 29, 2013 04:43 AM EST

Microorganisms Discovered in Middle and Upper Troposphere

The latest study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is the first to document the presence of microorganisms in the middle and upper troposphere.

Jan 29, 2013 02:39 AM EST

Iran Launches Monkey into Space: A Matter of Serious Concern?

The Islamic Republic of Iran successfully launched a monkey into space on a suborbital flight and it has made a safe return landing on Earth.

Jan 28, 2013 03:46 PM EST

Scientists Unravel Mysteries to Spider Silk Strength Using Lasers

Scientists used a sophisticated laser light scattering technique to map the wide variety of elastic properties of spiders' webs.

Jan 28, 2013 03:33 PM EST

Patent Foresees Autonomous, 3D-Printing "Robotic Fabricator"

A U.S. patent application was filed last week for an autonomous all-in-one 3D printing, milling, drilling and finishing robot by iRobot Corporation, called "Robotic Fabricator."

Jan 28, 2013 01:07 PM EST