Wired for speed

Article Abstract:

The semiconductor industry has formed the Interconnect Focus Center to study resolution of the program of interconnection between continually shrinking integrated circuit transistors and the layers of wires connecting the transistors. Techniques must be developed for pushing electrical signals through extremely thin wires.

Semiconductor industry, Integrated circuits, Circuit design, Design and construction, Computer engineering

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Power to the PC: distributed computing over the Internet goes commercial

Article Abstract:

The goals behind the SETI@home project are given with the most emphasis placed on discovering life on neighboring planets. The massive efforts being put forth on this project is noted along with the idea of distributing computing methods.

Computers, Digital computers, Life on other planets, Extraterrestrial life, SETI Institute

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In the waiting room: robodocs may be here, but remote surgery remains remote

Article Abstract:

Innovations in robot-assisted surgery and their application are described. Intuitive Surgical is developing telesurgery technology, which was originally developed by the Department of Defense.

Innovations, Surgery, Robotics, Biomedical engineering

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