Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
PURE or applied science – which offers the best hope for our economic future? It came to mind following the Prime Minister’s address at the prestigious annual Romanes Lecture at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford. Read
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
AS THE majority of house fires seem to be the result of either electrical faults or neglectful homeowners, imagine the surprise of Swedish firefighters when they stumbled across a rather pot-bellied fire starter. Read
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
IN the olden days, back when the internet was just a twinkle in its daddy’s eye, Microsoft and its all-powerful emperor Bill Gates ruled the world. Read
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
A SOFTWARE firm which aims to make headaches and stress caused by reading from computer screens a thing of the past has won close to £500,000 in funding as it bids to take its online product into several global markets. Read
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
HUNDREDS of youngsters who may be considering a career in the digital media and technology sectors will have the chance to hear from some of the industry’s leading lights at an event next week. Read
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
A BROWNFIELD site in Gateshead which has been set aside for housing development will soon have access to the fastest broadband in the UK. Read
Mar 05 2009 | Science & Technology
GOTHAM City has Batman, Metropolis has Superman and one day Newcastle could have its own protector of the city. Read