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Graphene, with its diversity of interesting properties, has been heralded as technology’s next big thing. But, nearly a decade after its discovery, are bendy phones all this material can offer?
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Lighter than air (but still solid)
A team of scientists from Zhejiang have produced a new substance that is just twice as heavy as hydrogen. The material, known as graphene aerogel, also has a number of weighty commercially viable uses
Drone transparency is Obama’s primary concern
Obama’s inability to have yet acted on promises to better transparency for UAV strikes is drawing criticism from many senior officials, the issue, as such, is threatening to mar the President’s reputation
The crucial importance of requirements management
Ken Harkin of Sparx Systems explains how effective requirements management can save time and prevent mistakes
Apps widen the technological capabilities of taxi services
Apps like Hailo are giving new life to industries not traditionally associated with technology, one such sector being taxiing
Industries use gaming software to train employees
Various industries across the globe are putting hi-tech gaming software towards some surprisingly productive uses
Technological advancements in improvements to healthcare
By simply improving access to data many are looking to revolutionise healthcare and the way we interact with it
The growing proliferation and ambition of R&D institutes
Frans Schmetz of High Tech Campus Eindhoven explains the growing popularity of technology institutes
The rapid evolution and personalisation of the ‘desktop’
Every admin knows it: written policies aren’t worth the paper they are printed on, writes Mark Austin, CTO of Avecto
A brief history of PCO’s innovations and successes
Currently in its 25th year, German-based PCO continues to offer its customers cutting-edge digital imaging cameras
Dropbox banking on revolutionary new email
Start-up email client that turns your inbox into a to-do list bought by online storage giant
Why wearable tech is not the next big thing
Wearable technology is nothing new, but many think it is the next revolution in tech. Some will fare better than others
Anti-GM food activist admits he was wrong
As one of the leading campaigners against genetically modified food changes his mind on its dangers, could the tide be turning its favour?