60-Second Tech

Scientific American•www.scientificamerican.com

Scientific American Online associate tech editor Larry Greenemeier provides a weekly minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of technology

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Slower Wi-Fi Frequencies Stretch Smart Phone Batteries

Researchers have developed a way to put smart phones almost to sleep to stretch battery life but keep the phones alert for incoming info. Rose Eveleth reports

Sep 22, 2011•1 min

Smart Phone Antennas Could Double Network Capacity

A clever way to send and receive both sides of a smart phone conversation on a single frequency could double wireless network capacity. Larry Greenemeier reports

Sep 08, 2011•1 min

Graphene Electronics Could Make Internet Way Zippier

Nobel laureates added metallic nanostructures to graphene to vastly boost its photodetector qualities. Larry Greenemeier reports

Sep 01, 2011•1 min

Navy Uses Waves to Power Sensors

An array of buoys that track vessel movement off the coast of New Jersey is being powered by ocean waves. Larry Greenemeier reports

Aug 25, 2011•1 min

Robot Rescuers Help Peace of Mine

Sandia National Labs demonstrates its improved mine rescue robot. Larry Greenemeier reports

Aug 18, 2011•1 min

Digital Entrepreneur Wants to Save Books

Brewster Kahle, who has pioneered efforts to digitize written information, wants to save a hard copy of every book. Larry Greenemeier reports

Aug 11, 2011•1 min

Bridge Sensors Could Save Travelers

On the fourth anniversary of the Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapse, scientists and engineers are working to make bridges smarter

Aug 04, 2011•1 min

Swimmer Plans on Electronics to Shake Sharks

Diana Nyad, veteran open-water distance swimmer, plans to swim from Cuba to the Florida Keys while being protected by an electronic device called Shark Shield. Larry Greenemeier reports

Jul 28, 2011•1 min

ATMs Branch Out

The newest electronic tellers come with built-in lie detectors, rely on biometric security and let you trade cash for gold. Larry Greenemeier reports

Jul 21, 2011•1 min

Kids Say Where Tech Should Go

A survey of children around the world found out what the kids would most like their technology to be able to do next. Larry Greenemeier reports

Jul 14, 2011•1 min

Parents Rummage through <i>Facebook</i> for Inside Dope

Parents use social networks to gain intel on their kids' friends and on those kids' parents. Larry Greenemeier reports

Jul 07, 2011•1 min

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