Friday, June 14, 2002

IBM's Hot Tip for Data Storage: Researchers have pioneered a novel method of storing data with tiny pits heated in a sheet of plastic. The read/write process is approximately 20 times denser than can be achieved with the best magnetic storage systems today. [BBC News Sci/Tech] 1:53:41 PM

Magnetic Chips to Usher in Iintelligent' Offices: A research team from Durham University in the UK has developed microscopic machines which could revolutionise electronics. [BBC News: sci/tech] 1:42:00 PM

Altair Nanotechnologies Fuel Cell Powers Electric Motor: Tests conducted in March demonstrate current and voltage production in a solid oxide fuel cell. [Future Energies] 1:23:38 PM

Eleven Hours of Music on a Disc the Size of a Quarter: A company named iRiver is introducing a digital music player that both reads and burns discs no bigger than a quarter. [New York Times via Mac Net Journal] 12:54:41 PM

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