Archive for January, 2012

Science decodes ‘internal voices’

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Researchers turn brain waves from thoughts of words into actual words, in a breakthrough that could benefit comatose and locked-in patients. Read more..

2012 brings a pause in the disruption

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OK, I’ve been talking with hundreds of geeks from around the world this year at three conferences, CES, DLD, and World Economic Forum. I’m seeing a trend that is worth ... Read more..

Listening in for the healthy hum

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Studying the secrets hidden in the hum of the hive Read more..

AUDIO: The making of Star Wars Uncut

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A directors-cut of a fan-made version of Star Wars has recently been released, rapidly becoming an online hit. Read more..

Amazon warns on falling profits

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Online retail giant Amazon announces a sharp fall in profits and warns about worse than expected results this year. Read more..

Help offered to Megaupload users

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Legal assistance is being offered to users affected by the recent closure of file storage site Megaupload. Read more..

Self-steering bullet researched

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US researchers are developing a bullet that guides itself to a laser-illuminated target. But an expert is concerned it may be sold to the public. Read more..

VIDEO: UK mum denies son’s ‘web piracy’

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Julia O'Dwyer tells Newsbeat that President Obama gave a typical politician's response to questions about the extradition of her son. Read more..

AUDIO: Flansburg, the ‘human calculator’

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Radio 5 live Breakfast challenged the man dubbed the 'human calculator' by US host Regis Philbin with a maths puzzle. Read more..

Pair barred from US after tweet

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Tweeting travellers are being told to be extra cautious after two tourists were refused entry to the US due to a "threatening" message. Read more..