July 5, 2007Researchers claim that lasers can be used to boost read/write speed of magnetic media by 100 times, with prototype due within decade.TAGS:laser, field, researcher, hard drive
November 12, 2007As with green-tech movement, the eco-spin on chemical science isn't just for tree huggers. Businesses, too, are betting on better materials.TAGS:chemical, chemistry, material, innovation, field, speakers
May 25, 2007Top thinkers in a variety of fields gather to share ideas about what scientific and technological advancements are around the corner.TAGS:blog, conference, field, idea, cell phone, PC
December 4, 2003President Bush signs a bill that will provide $3.7 billion over four years to research and promote the commercial evolution of nanotechnology.TAGS:nanotechnology, field, IBM Corp., president
April 15, 2006Radio crackling, surges in heat and other phenomena may be signs of a coming earthquake--or they might be random events.TAGS:seismology, rock, field, San Francisco, radio, researcher
March 17, 2006They're hardly Kobe and Shaq, but these robots can fling a Nerf ball--and inspire kids to learn science, too. Photos: Bots hit the courtTAGS:bot, robot, science, Palo Alto, kid, field, California, U.S., video
November 11, 2004Engineering is among graduate fields with decline in new enrollment, a trend raising questions about U.S. tech leadership.TAGS:enrollment, council, graduate student, U.S., student, field
July 10, 2006The humble metal detector is finally getting an upgrade that could help humanitarian groups in their quest to rid countries of the dangers of land mines. Photos: Looking for land minesTAGS:land mine, civilian, Afghanistan, margin, field, training