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Towards a World Wide Grid?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:27:00 GMT

Roland Piquepaille writes "In recent months, the concept of 'cloud computing' was all the buzz. European researchers think about another name, the World Wide Grid, which could run on top of the Internet. In an article to appear soon, ICT Results will report about the g-Eclipse project. As the scientists said, 'the g-Eclipse project aims to build an integrated workbench framework to access the power of existing Grid infrastructures. The framework will be built on top of the reliable eco-system of the Eclipse community to enable a sustainable development.' The project started in July 2006 and was successfully completed in June 2008 for a total cost of 2.5 million including a EU contribution of 1.96 million."

IBM gets DARPA cognitive computing contract

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:58:00 GMT

Initiative is first of several phases intended to eventually reproduce the computing power of the brain, as well as its efficiency.<img src="http://dw.com.com/clear/c.gif?ts=1115768950&edId=3&prtnr=CNET%20Networks,%20Inc.&oid=2100-null-&ptId=2547&onId=null&sId=17&asId=&astId=1&CTYPE=rss_feeds&CVAL=" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt="" />

Metaverse

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:56:00 GMT

Thanks Mike Martinez. NASA's interplanetary Internet tests a success, Vint Cerf triumphs again. FCC Transition Team co-chairs are virtual worlds nuts, too. Murder Suspect Has Witness - A MetroCard....

How Google's Ear Hears

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:59:00 GMT

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Searaser floating pump will use the ocean's waves to generate power

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:28:00 GMT

A twist on the idea of the underwater turbine, the Searaser also uses the motion of the ocean to generate power. The device consists of two independent floats that move with the waves, pumping out seawater as they do. The water can then be pumped inland for hydroelectric power, irrigation, or to hilltop reservoirs for later use. One unit should be able to power 470 homes, and a six-month preproduction trial is currently being planned. You know, as quirky energy solutions go, this one doesn't actually seem all that far-fetched. At the very least, it seems better than going Micro-Nuclear.

[Via The Times]

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Microsoft dissed Intel's 915 chipset before making 'Vista Capable' changes

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:28:00 GMT

Months before bowing to pressure from Intel to relax the requirements for its "Vista Capable" marketing program, Microsoft published an article on its TechNet site urging users to avoid Intel's 915 graphics chipset if they planned to upgrade to Windows Vista, internal e-mails at Microsoft show.

SiG Electronics: Lexar 8GB Memory Stick Pro Duo Platinum II $40 In-store, $45 Online

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:28:00 GMT

Why the universe may be teeming with aliens

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:28:00 GMT

As astronomers explore newly discovered planets and create computer simulations of virtual worlds, they are discovering that water, and life, might exist on all manner of weird worlds where conditions are very different from those on Earth. And that means there could be vastly more habitable planets out there than we thought possible.

Moët is Murder [PICS]

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:59:00 GMT

Next time someone asks me why I don't drink I'm just going to point them at this photo. Do you people ever stop to think about the pain and suffering you're causing? Well do you?? Note: plenty of grapes were harmed during the making of this photograph.

Mark Cuban's Cubs bid uncertain after insider trading charge

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's allegation of insider trading against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban could stall the billionaire’s bid for the Chicago Cubs.