Archive for September 26th, 2010

IBM breakthrough could measure rapid changes to atoms

IBM breakthrough could measure rapid changes to atoms SAN JOSE, Calif.–Scientists at IBM Research say they have figured out for the first time how to record rapid changes at the level of individual atoms. Until now, it has usually taken hours to get a picture of what is happening to a single atom. But according [...]

FCC officially frees TV white space spectrum

Federal Communications Commission formally release the television spectrum white space The Federal Communications Commission today unanimously approved new rules for the use of unlicensed white space spectrum in a move that could pave the way for more unused wireless spectrum to be released in the future. White space is unused spectrum that sits between TV [...]

Utility pros fret over consumers in smart grid

Pros fret assistance to consumers in smart grid WASHINGTON–How successful utilities are at motivating consumers to actively manage energy will go a long way toward determining whether many smart-grid investments improve the country’s energy efficiency. At the GridWise Global Forum here this week, consumers, although absent, are playing a starring role, a reflection of how [...]