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No country publishes more scientific research in reputable journals than the U.S.A. but China has now passed it in the I.T. field and is breathing down America’s neck in others.
Have you heard about the tech revolution on the African continent? Technological innovation is being seized as a key weapon in the battle to boost prosperity, particularly in Kenya.
Money is pouring into clean-tech ventures as world events force a serious look at alternative energy sources such as solar, wind and electric cars.
The potential and excitement of nanoscale technology is undeniable, whether in aerospace materials, medical treatments or improving computer devices. But what are the risks?
One of the most exciting aspects of digital marketing is its measurability. But just because you can measure it does not always mean it is easy to know if your efforts are paying off.
Martin Belam's account of the BBC's Social Media Summit, including hostile questions over Al Jazeera's role in the Arab spring uprisings and why the NYT has social media right.
A lawsuit has accused Cisco Systems of designing a surveillance system to help the Chinese government track and ultimately suppress members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement.
Are social media above the super-injunctions that the so-called old media have to abide by? And is the current fuss in the U.K. really about press freedom or the right to spread poison?
New independent studies confirm earlier findings that cell phones can disrupt DNA, impair brain function and lower sperm count.
Researchers from Queen's University, Canada, found that mobile use may lower sperm quality and lead to a decrease in fertility because of effects on the brain's pituitary gland.
Avoid the trap of using social networks with eagerness to impress and sell. "We must simply tell our story, both the good and the bad." Human stories resonate.
A critical look at the chiefs of Microsoft, Yahoo and Cisco, and some reflection on the strategic glaucoma that can hamper tech CEOs.
Family and friends were at first freaked out by Alan Martin's idea of a text book rental service. "But it didn't take long before we realized something pretty big was happening."
Okay, maybe you should read this. You'll learn about triggers and why compulsions are not choices and rarely lead to positive outcomes. "Whatever you feel compelled to do, don't."
An example of how serendipity can spur reinvention, if you recognize and seize it. Model railway company Hornby outsourced to China and ended up with an unexpected new market.
Joshua King had a great game plan in his job search: make a list of the companies he wanted to work for, research them, and network with as many people […]
A $10 million competition to create a mobile device that can diagnose illnesses could threaten to replace doctors in less than a decade.
The working class job of tomorrow is going to be a digital job. The American economy can’t stay afloat and the workforce stay working unless we teach kids digital technology.
Environmental impact is often forgotten in the stampede to get the latest tech-toy. Apple has been accused of making it hard to fix or upgrade its latest iMacs. Should you care?