Category Archives: Technology

A category of articles I’ve read that relate to various advances in technology.

Photonic Chip Technology

An interesting article out of Caltech where engineers there have made some headway on the future of computer chips. A photonic chip is one that will change the future in much the same way as fiber optic cables did. These … Continue reading

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An Invisibility Cloak in the Visible Spectrum

I can’t help myself when I see an article about invisibility cloaks. I realize we are far from a true cloaking device seen in movies and books, but the possibility that some day something of the sort may exist intrigues … Continue reading

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A Better Lithium Battery

Batteries will always limit the capabilities of our portable electronics so it’s always good to see articles about groups who are trying to solve the battery life problem. This article talks about a group from MIT who have created a … Continue reading

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Fingerprint Scanner to Thwart Zombies

I thought this article was kind of funny with all the talk of zombies and the added photo, but I can understand the real applications of fingerprint scanners telling the difference between dead and living tissue. Sounds a bit scary … Continue reading

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