| High-resolution endoscope as thin as a human hair Mar 13th 2013, 14:04 Engineers have developed a prototype single-fiber endoscope that improves the resolution of these much-sought-after instruments fourfold over existing designs. The advance could lead to an era of needle-thin, minimally invasive endoscopes able to view features out of reach of today's instruments. |  | Predictive Analysis: New generation of computational intelligence systems Mar 13th 2013, 13:55 Large parts of our lives are now being monitored and analysed by computers. Log on to Amazon and intelligent data analysis software can recommend a selection of books you might like to read. Far from being a sinister intrusion into people's privacy, the purpose of these systems is to improve our lives, experts say. | | Breaking the final barrier: Room-temperature electrically powered nanolasers Mar 12th 2013, 13:26 An engineering research team has made an advance in nano-scale laser technology that should enable the improvement of many electronic devices, producing a nanolaser that operates at room temperature without need of a refrigeration system, is powered by a simple battery instead of by another laser, and is able to emit light continuously. | | How to predict the future of technology Jan 25th 2013, 19:22 Forget Moore's Law. Researchers define new ways to evaluate new technologies. The bread and butter of investing for Silicon Valley tech companies is stale. Instead, a new method of predicting the evolution of technology could save tech giants millions in research and development or developments of new products -- and help analysts and venture capitalists determine which companies are on the right track. | |
