TECH & INNOVATION

Alternative Energy Update: Producing Fuel from Agricultural Waste

TECH & INNOVATION 03.29.2015 21:43 PM

Producing Fuel from Agricultural Waste For many reasons, it would be a good idea to rely less on petroleum and its derivative compounds. Not only are they unfriendly to the environments but they are obviously nonrenewable.

Genetically Modified Feed For Livestock Causes No Long Term Health Issues, Says Report

03.29.2015 21:41 PM

New data indicates that GE feed for livestock seems to cause no long term biological concerns. Get the details here.

Microsoft Enlists Third Party Help for New Browser

03.29.2015 21:38 PM

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you know that Microsoft has finally realized that Internet Explorer is pretty much dead losing out to the likes of Google's Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. To that end, they have undertaken the design of a new browser, Spartan, and with it they hope to regain some of the market share they have lost over the years.

Nintendo Delays Release of Next Zelda Game for Wii U

03.29.2015 14:41 PM

Early footage of Nintendo's Wii U release of "The Legend of Zelda" has wowed fans of the series across the world. However, it seems fans are going to have to wait a while longer before they can go off adventuring with Link.

Slack Technologies Becomes Latest Hacking Victim

03.29.2015 14:39 PM

Slack Technologies is the latest company to fall victim to hackers, exposing the private information of up to 500,000 users, such as email addresses, telephone numbers, Skype IDs and any other information that its users might have entered.

Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs Earlier in the week we covered a breakthrough in scientists' ability to create transgenic mice for medical and other biological research.

Genetic “Adam” Lived 239,000 Years Ago, Landmark Study Says

03.27.2015 16:22 PM

In an unprecedented study which involved the largest set of gemoes from a single human population, researchers found data suggesting that the "father of humanity" lived 100,000 earlier than previously thought.

Large Hadron Collider Could Prove the Existence of Star Trek's Parallel Universe

03.27.2015 16:01 PM

Every science fiction fan is familiar with the notion of parallel universes with the Star Trek series being one of the first to popularize the notion. However, thanks to the Large Hadron Collider, we may soon have proof that a parallel universe does, in fact, exist.

Surface Pro 3 vs iPad Air 2 Comparison: Price, Specs, Pros and Cons You Need to Know

03.27.2015 13:26 PM

Here’s our breakdown of how the Surface Pro 3 stacks up against the iPad Air 2. Here's our breakdown of how the Surface Pro 3 stacks up against the iPad Air 2.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro Comparison: Price, Specs, Pros and Cons You Need to Know

03.27.2015 13:11 PM

Here’s our breakdown of how the Samsung Galaxy Tab S stacks up against the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro.

Nexus 9 vs Nexus 7 Comparison: Price, Specs, and Deals You Need to Know

03.26.2015 23:53 PM

Here’s our breakdown of how the Nexus 9 stacks up against the Nexus 7. Here's our breakdown of how the Nexus 9 stacks up against the Nexus 7. Prices: The Nexus 9 is priced at $399 (for 16GB), $479 (for 32GB) and $599 (for 32GB with built-in LTE support).

iPad Mini 2 vs iPad Mini 3 Comparison: Price, Deals, and Specs You Need to Know

03.26.2015 23:09 PM

Here’s our breakdown of how the iPad Mini 2 stacks up against the iPad Mini 3. Here's our breakdown of how the iPad Mini 2 stacks up against the iPad Mini 3.

Driver Caution: Your Car Could Be Watching You

03.26.2015 21:41 PM

Using wireless connectivity and telematics, cars are now collecting vast amounts of personal data, according a new study from B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association.

Facebook Drone Could Bring the Internet to Billions

03.26.2015 20:31 PM

Facebook showed off plans to bring the Internet to billions of people around the world by way of a solar-powered laser drone this week. The drone, codenamed Aquila, the V-shaped unmanned vehicle has the wingspan of a Boeing 767, but is surprisingly light, weighing less than a small car.

Germanwings Plane Crash: Why Do We Still Use Black Boxes?

03.26.2015 18:35 PM

In a digital age where real-time streaming of data is commonplace, why are commercial airliners still using black boxes? With yet another airliner tragedy enveloped in mystery, many believe it is time to apply new technology which could shorten investigations from months or years to days.

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