Cutting Edge

Moore's Law lives

For how long can the semiconductor industry keep up its innovation and fast growth? Some say indefinitely.

November 4, 2005, 1:00 PM PST

E-paper moves from sci-fi to marketplace

But much like when LCD displays came to the market, consumers are first likely to see the technology in clocks and watches.

November 4, 2005, 12:32 PM PST

NASA director: $5 billion more needed for shuttles

NASA administrator tells House committee cost of operating the shuttle fleet before it is retired was higher than expected.
Photos: Preparing for next shuttle mission
The New York Times

November 4, 2005, 6:16 AM PST

South Africa's big eye on the sky

The country aims to become a star-gazer's destination with the Nov. 10 launch of the largest telescope in the hemisphere.

November 4, 2005, 5:01 AM PST

A bird flu resource guide

High Impact We could be just a mutation away from a deadly superflu, but many questions remain. Here's a reality check.

November 3, 2005, 4:00 AM PST

IBM slows light, readies it for networking

Light's fast, but if it can be slowed down, it can be used inside computers to cut down on energy, Big Blue says.

November 2, 2005, 10:39 AM PST

Taking the future for a drive

California family is the first in world to drive a car powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
The New York Times
Photos: Hydrogen hits the road

November 2, 2005, 7:26 AM PST

Ford squeezes an office into a truck

Mobile office inside a truck includes touch-screen PC, printer, wireless broadband and GPS. What, no water cooler?
Photos: Computer that's 'built Ford tough'

November 1, 2005, 7:41 AM PST

Amazon beats VCs to the punch

Large tech companies are claiming prime investment candidates even before they launch. Robot Co-op is such an example.

October 31, 2005, 1:16 PM PST