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Audio: Did Jesus really walk on ice?

April 5, 2006 A recent blog about research on the possibility excited such heavy reader feedback that we got the professor on the phone to elaborate. TAGS: professor, blog

MIT designs 'invisible,' floating wind turbines

September 18, 2006 Professor schooled in oil exploration structures has designed a platform to hold turbines dozens of miles offshore. Image: Envisioning a floating turbine TAGS: turbine, professor, platform

MTV to buy RateMyProfessors.com

January 17, 2007 Site that rates university professors will become part of mtvU.com TAGS: MTV Networks, Viacom Inc., MTV, college student, professor

A formula for procrastination

January 11, 2007 Can you assign a formula to putting off to tomorrow what you can do today? One professor believes you can. TAGS: professor, formula, equation, motivation, theory, person, researcher

Can Skype beat the hype?

August 16, 2005 The Net telephony upstart has a cult following, but the challenge is going to be shedding its geeky image. TAGS: Skype, professor, hype, challenge, telephony, VoIP, P2P, PC

Smokeless rockets launching soon?

May 17, 2006 A propulsion system that emits nothing but heat could revolutionize the space and transportation industries. Photo: Professor moves rockets closer to warp speed TAGS: rocket, professor, Star Trek, capacitor, engine, satellite

ENIAC: A computer is born

February 13, 2006 Sixty years ago, the public got its first look at computers--a glimpse that launched an astonishing industry---and controversies that linger today. TAGS: professor, scientist

Are fake videos next?

September 11, 2006 There's been a rash of fake photos on the Web. Now, a Dartmouth professor crafts tools to spot doctored video and audio. Photo hoaxes TAGS: fraud, video stream, professor, photograph, president, video, movie

Study: Laser printers may pose health risks

August 1, 2007 Toner particle emissions from laser printers can be as unhealthy as cigarette smoke, according to Australian university research. TAGS: emission, particle, laser printer, laser, printer, health, university, professor, HP LaserJet, researcher, HP

The psychology of 'free' online shipping

April 20, 2006 The phrase "free shipping" is like a siren song to many who shop on the Internet. TAGS: threshold, psychology, firm, retailer, professor, free, fee, online retailer

To delete Wikipedia entry or not to delete?

January 11, 2007 That is the question for site adminstrators mulling an article recently posted about a CNET News.com reporter. Is he worthy? TAGS: Wikipedia, article, administrator, deletion, author, Time Warner Inc., entry, professor

MIT-led study finds geothermal energy potential untapped

January 22, 2007 Heat mining technology can be improved and deployed broadly to generate clean electricity, says an Energy Department-sponsored report. TAGS: energy, electricity, fossil fuel, professor, U.S.

Researchers try Google approach to understanding photos

July 11, 2007 Carnegie Mellon researchers develop techniques that let computers automatically add or replace elements in a digital photo. TAGS: researcher, graduate student, photograph, professor, digital photograph, Google Inc., database

Web 2.0: Big app on campus

July 31, 2007 Universities are using Web 2.0-style tools to tap into a generation's lust for celebrity as they revamp learning and recruiting.Images: Web 2.0 enticements for coeds TAGS: Generation X, student, professor, campus, university, Web 2.0, education, Wiki, class, blog, video

Math team solves the unsolvable E8

March 19, 2007 Eighteen mathematicians, lots of computing power produce 60GB solution for symmetrical structure with 248 dimensions.Images: Massive mathematics TAGS: mathematician, mathematics, symmetry, professor, physics, dimension, work

A high-tech way to defrost

April 14, 2006 Forget scraping. A company called Ice Engineering wants you to zap the frozen stuff with a jolt of electricity. Video: Controlling ice TAGS: ice, bond, professor, video

Diving into mysterious Crater Lake

August 25, 2006 Scientists use aquatic robots and highly sensitive sonar to study its pristine, self-contained ecology. Photos: A water-filled crater Video: Deep-diving robot TAGS: lake, scientist, robot, sonar, water, sign, professor, researcher, video

Study: Genetic info swapped between different species

January 29, 2007 There's bacteria in our family tree, and it's one reason evolution among humans continues to accelerate, new research shows. TAGS: species, insertion, evolution, professor, DNA

Q&A: Designing a 21st-century space suit

October 3, 2007 MIT professor Dava Newman tells how the form-fitting BioSuit will help give NASA a ready-to-wear outfit for the moon and Mars. TAGS: suit, moon, mobility, Del.icio.us, flight, Digg, professor

FAQ: Behind the stock options uproar

July 26, 2006 At least 80 companies are under SEC investigation for backdating stock option grants. Is the practice illegal? TAGS: stock option, coupon, investigation, top executive, Ferrari, FAQ, professor, practice, Apple Computer
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