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Amir Pnueli, pioneer of temporal logic, dies at 68

November 16, 2009 Pnueli turned a philosopher's explorations of time, logic, and free will, called temporal logic, into a critical technique for verifying the reliability of computers. (From The New York Times) TAGS: computer science, logic, Israel, professor, programmer, hard drive

Audio: Did Jesus really walk on ice?

April 5, 2006 A recent blog about research on the possibility excited such heavy reader feedback that we got the professor on the phone to elaborate. TAGS: professor, blog

MTV to buy RateMyProfessors.com

January 17, 2007 Site that rates university professors will become part of mtvU.com TAGS: MTV Networks, Viacom Inc., college student, MTV, professor

MIT designs 'invisible,' floating wind turbines

September 18, 2006 Professor schooled in oil exploration structures has designed a platform to hold turbines dozens of miles offshore. Image: Envisioning a floating turbine TAGS: turbine, professor, platform

Quote of the day: Undersea mining a 'possibility'

December 6, 2005 Marine geology professor tells a conference audience that undersea mining could begin in a few years. TAGS: possibility, professor, conference

A formula for procrastination

January 11, 2007 Can you assign a formula to putting off to tomorrow what you can do today? One professor believes you can. TAGS: formula, equation, professor, motivation, theory, person, researcher

Professor's Web posting at center of libel suit

January 25, 2005 Former student's paper, now taken off Oakland University's site, said a Michigan company "committed crimes," appeals court says. TAGS: essay, professor, Siemens AG, paper, student, lawsuit, Google Inc.

The future of blogging

April 5, 2005 While most agree that blogging will continue to be popular, its next steps are uncertain, according to experts at Wharton. TAGS: blogging, blogger, blog, professor, concept

Can Skype beat the hype?

August 16, 2005 The Net telephony upstart has a cult following, but the challenge is going to be shedding its geeky image. TAGS: Skype, professor, hype, telephony, challenge, VoIP, P2P, PC

ENIAC: A computer is born

February 13, 2006 Sixty years ago, the public got its first look at computers--a glimpse that launched an astonishing industry---and controversies that linger today. TAGS: professor, scientist

Study: Laser printers may pose health risks

August 1, 2007 Toner particle emissions from laser printers can be as unhealthy as cigarette smoke, according to Australian university research. TAGS: emission, laser printer, particle, laser, printer, health, university, HP LaserJet, professor, researcher, HP

Teachers leave grading up to the computer

April 8, 2005 University of Missouri sociology professor develops program that grades essays and saves more than 200 hours of work a semester. TAGS: sociology, essay, student, professor, teacher

FAQ: Behind the stock options uproar

July 26, 2006 At least 80 companies are under SEC investigation for backdating stock option grants. Is the practice illegal? TAGS: stock option, coupon, top executive, investigation, FAQ, practice, professor, Apple Computer

Quote of the day: Mass. is the 'canary in a coal mine'

December 15, 2005 The Commonwealth's closely-watched decision about electronic document standards will affect the nation, even the globe, a professor says. TAGS: coal, Massachusetts, professor, Microsoft Corp.

India's renaissance: The $100 computer

June 29, 2005 India may be the first country to reach a goal once unthinkable in the technology world: a $100 computer. TAGS: India, professor, monitor, open source, PC

Can eBay continue to defy gravity?

February 28, 2005 Wharton experts say there's no need to get too worried about eBay's prospects right now. In the future, however, things may get interesting. TAGS: eBay Inc., gravity, Meg Whitman, professor, Wall Street

Sorting through Net noise

August 24, 2004 Two Stanford professors analyze how useful nuggets of information are sifted from a cacophony of messages. TAGS: disclosure, sender, professor, Stanford, noise, finance, opinion, Amazon.com Inc., message

MIT-led study finds geothermal energy potential untapped

January 22, 2007 Heat mining technology can be improved and deployed broadly to generate clean electricity, says an Energy Department-sponsored report. TAGS: energy, electricity, fossil fuel, professor, U.S.

FAQ: Wi-Fi mooching and the law

July 8, 2005 Is it legal to use another's network without asking? Is it OK to share your own network? It's not always clear. TAGS: Computer Fraud, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, IEEE 802.1X, law, Wi-Fi, prosecutor, wireless network, representative, professor, DSL, monitoring, Verizon Communications

Producing hydrogen with water and a little metal

May 18, 2007 Purdue professor makes hydrogen by mixing water, gallium and aluminum, eliminating the need to store hydrogen. TAGS: hydrogen, aluminum, reaction, water, professor
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