60-Second Tech
Summary: 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. To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
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Podcasts:
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
Nobel laureates added metallic nanostructures to graphene to vastly boost its photodetector qualities. Larry Greenemeier reports
An array of buoys that track vessel movement off the coast of New Jersey is being powered by ocean waves. Larry Greenemeier reports
Sandia National Labs demonstrates its improved mine rescue robot. Larry Greenemeier reports
Brewster Kahle, who has pioneered efforts to digitize written information, wants to save a hard copy of every book. Larry Greenemeier reports
On the fourth anniversary of the Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapse, scientists and engineers are working to make bridges smarter
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
The newest electronic tellers come with built-in lie detectors, rely on biometric security and let you trade cash for gold. Larry Greenemeier reports
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
Parents use social networks to gain intel on their kids' friends and on those kids' parents. Larry Greenemeier reports
