Future Trends

Magazine articles on future trends in science.

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Technology Research News July 28, 2004	Particle chains make quantum wires The method is a step toward building quantum computers, which have the potential to solve certain types of very large problems.
Technology Research News July 14, 2004	Ultraviolet powers pixels The technology could lead to a wide range of computer and television screens that are ten times more efficient than LCDs, according to the researchers.
Technology Research News July 14, 2004	Nanorods gain gold tips The rods and tetrapods could eventually serve as ultra-small transistors, memory elements, light-emitting elements and sensors in nanoelectronic and optoelectronic circuitry.
Technology Research News July 14, 2004	E-ink drawing pad closer to paper The device could eventually be used for freehand computer input, including cartoon drawing and adding annotation to documents.
Technology Research News July 14, 2004	Multi-projector system gets diverse This will enable large-scale projection in many more settings, including retail stores and outside building displays at night.
Technology Research News July 14, 2004	Laser tweezer traps nanotubes The researchers have showed that it is possible to pattern clusters of nanotubes into configurations that are likely to have near-term applications as chemical, biological and physical sensors.
Technology Research News June 30, 2004	Birds-eye view helps guide public Researchers have devised a system that combines visual monitoring and simulation to allow a remote staff person to help visitors around a large-scale public space. The method could be used in practical applications in five to 10 years.
Technology Research News June 30, 2004	Nanotubes boost neuron growth The method is a step toward neuron-electronic interfaces that would allow for direct biological control of computers and prosthetic devices.
Wired July 2004 Robert Capps	The Humanoid Race Machines are getting more and more like the rest of us. A piece-by-piece guide to the globe's most advanced bots.
Wired July 2004 Cory Doctorow	Rise of the Machines Isaac Asimov turned androids into pop culture icons - and invented the science of robotics in the process. Now his classic I, Robot hits the big screen.
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