SCIENCE IN THE NEWS WEEKLY
Internet Data Carving New Channels
Last week the New York Times looked at whether the practice known as peering could change the fundamental shape of the Internet.
In other technology news, microsensor science has steadily advanced to the point that new devices known as "e-noses" could soon be available that can detect substances on the breeze in the parts-per-trillion range.
Meanwhile, the Economist considered what we are to do with all the data that's being amassed. The sheer volume of it makes it possible to do many things that couldn't be done before, but also has created new problems.
And a new approach to solving the distance problem in driving electric cars includes a whole new concept for freeways as well. The project, called "Speedway," has been put forth by a student in Germany.
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