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how would the nsa surf a tsunami of data?
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how would the nsa surf a tsunami of data?

The NSA wants to scan the internet in real time and store whatever it can catch for later. But are they ready for the challenge that poses?

it’s tough being an open source messiah
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it’s tough being an open source messiah

Like all communities, open source programming has its fair share of drama and emotional flareups over prominent tools and apps.

are neutrino beams the wi-fi of the future?
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are neutrino beams the wi-fi of the future?

Can we improve the throughput of a wi-fi signal with neutrinos instead of radio signals? A team of researchers thinks so.

how to drum up business with a bad study
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how to drum up business with a bad study

A study making its rounds on the internet says that IT staff are somehow woefully unqualified for their jobs. But this conclusion makes sense when you see who ran this study and how.

how early is too early to start programming?
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how early is too early to start programming?

Exposing kids to coding is a great idea. But it's important not to force them into programming as a career while they're still young.

why medicine’s future needs wired patients
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why medicine’s future needs wired patients

One of the best things you might ever do for your health is let your doctor track it with every possible device.

how a nice idea would quickly fail in practice
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how a nice idea would quickly fail in practice

A moral test for new technology is a fine idea. But if its implementation is too strict, it might leave us without any real innovations at all.

a peek at the shape of organs to come
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a peek at the shape of organs to come

The artificial hearts of tomorrow might replace the familiar beat of the heart with a steady hum. And millions might live longer thanks to that innovation.

how a russian media mogul pulled a kurzweil
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how a russian media mogul pulled a kurzweil

A Russian mogul's PR firm is talking to bloggers about his plan to fast-track The Singularity.

is the great e-scare finally being toned down?
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is the great e-scare finally being toned down?

Pundits are dueling over the question of how afraid we should be of a devastating cyber attack.

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