Monday, July 28, 2008

Emerging Technologies Monday Update (07/28/2008)
A Contact Lens for Lasers by Katherine Bourzac

A tiny lens integrated into semiconductor lasers promises better portable chemical sensors.
https://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/21135/?nlid=1233

Lost in the Clouds by Rich Parr

MobileMe is facing problems endemic to cloud computing.
https://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/21133/?nlid=1233

Boosting Cellulosic Biofuels by Duncan Graham-Rowe

A catalytic process could improve thermochemical routes to ethanol.
https://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/21134/?nlid=1233

AOL shutting 3 services to cut costs, focus on ads by Associated Press

https://www.technologyreview.com/Wire/21136/?nlid=1233

China says its population of Internet users rises to world No. 1 at 253 million by Associated Press

https://www.technologyreview.com/Wire/21132/?nlid=1233

Bikers, pedestrians seeking better Web maps by Associated Press

https://www.technologyreview.com/Wire/21131/?nlid=1233

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Energy Weekly Update (07/28/2008)
Monday, July 28, 2008
More-Efficient Thermoelectrics

An advance makes the conversion of heat to electricity practical. By Kevin Bullis
https://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/21125/?nlid=1232
Solar Sailing in Space

NASA prepares to test a satellite that can be propelled by light particles from the sun. By Brittany Sauser
https://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/21122/?nlid=1232
A Concrete Fix to Global Warming

A new process stores carbon dioxide in precast concrete. By Tyler Hamilton
https://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/21117/?nlid=1232
More-Efficient OLED Lighting

Researchers have found a way to boost light from OLEDs. By Lee Bruno
https://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/21116/?nlid=1232