Technology and Society News
Long-range Eye Tracker Enables Selling Ads “By the Eyeball”
Posted on May 07, 2007 at 11:28:08 pm
A Queen’s University Computing professor’s invention – to be unveiled today at Google’s corporate headquarters in California – provides a unique, affordable way for advertisers to track the effectiveness of their messages.
Widespread 'Twilight Zone' Detected Around Clouds, Not Included In Most Climate Models
Posted on May 04, 2007 at 09:06:07 pm
There seems to be something new under the sun -- in the sky, specifically -- that could complicate scientists' efforts to get a fix on how much the world will warm in the future.
Solar Powered Mobility
Posted on May 04, 2007 at 01:11:16 am
Solar powered mobility scooters could soon be on the streets thanks to the work of a student at the University of Nottingham.
Military Technology Battles Poachers with Satellite Signals
Posted on May 01, 2007 at 11:15:18 pm
A new device called TrailGuard could mean new protection for animals such as elephants, snow leopards and giant tortoises.
Scientists Develop New Tool To 'Freeze' Crime Scene Memories
Posted on April 29, 2007 at 05:44:00 pm
University of Portsmouth scientists have developed a powerful new tool that 'freezes' the memory of crime scenes in the minds of witnesses.
Mobile Phone Game Will Help New Students Overcome Culture Shock
Posted on April 29, 2007 at 01:32:27 pm
A mobile phone game developed by academics at the University of Portsmouth will be used to help international students cope with 'culture shock' and university life in Britain - including moments of cultural awakening such as going to the pub and watching










