December 06, 2012 – Not so long ago, the word ‘network’ brought to mind electrical engineers hunched over silicon chips. Today, networks encompass sociology, biology, communications, public health, criminology and a myriad of other realms, all of which cross disciplinary boundar

December 05, 2012 – In one corner: research scientists toiling on technologies to tackle perplexing biomedical problems. In the other corner: doctors searching for efficient remedies while treating patients and juggling paperwork. Between them: the so-called “valley of death,” b

December 04, 2012 – Once, scientists worked alone or with others in their own fields of expertise. Today, their collaborations span disciplines, institutions and sites, thanks to advances in science and engineering, and a trend towards increased specialization. From a few resear

November 07, 2012 – They may be small but they have big appetites, devouring energy 24/7, even when they’re not in use. They’re set-top boxes, those little devices that receive TV satellite and cable signals. And they’re priority number one for the California Plug Load Research