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10 amazing research projects

Posted on 15 Apr 2009 at 11:31

John Brandon tours several of the leading tech research labs in the US to discover what tomorrow's technology holds.

Technology moves at an astounding pace with groundbreaking discoveries seemingly appearing every week. In this feature we'll explore the ten research projects being conducted in labs and universities around the world that could be making the headlines, and changing the world we live in, within the next few years. From nuclear computers to the next generation of location-based services, join us to discover what tomorrow's technology holds in store.

1. IBM World Community Grid
2. Livermore's nuclear computer
3. Alcatel-Lucent 3D IPTV
4. Stanford University SEAmail
5. MIT robotic clam
6. HP labs photonics
7. Wireless power chargers
8. Microsoft research songsmith
9. Yahoo fire Eagle
10. Google translation

Author: John Brandon