March 28, 2024

Caltech invention focuses light like never before, could bolster next-gen communication platforms

Light. What is it? What isn't it? Such are the questions left to the experts at Caltech, which have just concocted a new device that can focus light to a point just a few nanometers wide. That kind of precision has never been done at scale, and the university is hoping that the invention could help "pave the way for the next-generation of … [Read more...]

Never too early to start an election campaign

Premier Christy Clark has launched an unofficial election campaign with a year to go before polling day. In a speech that had all the usual highlights and slogans, Clark focused on ramping up the faithful, "We have a year until the next election. And a year from now, I'll tell you what I plan to be doing. I plan to be leading a Government that is … [Read more...]

Anton’s motion to end Occupy Vancouver never got off the ground at City Hall.

Vancouver city councillor Suzanne Anton says she is not rethinking her position on Occupy Vancouver despite the clear opposition from the rest of council.    Anton's motion that the city  direct campers to remove all structures from the Vancouver Art Gallery was not seconded by another councillor and is therefor not being … [Read more...]

Facebook testing ‘Trusted Friends’ feature, the password unlock we hope you never have to use

Here's a situation: you create a Facebook account. You fall in love with said account. You're on it all day, every single day. And then, your computer explodes. You go to login on a new machine, and you realize that your minty fresh browser has no recollection of your Facebook password. At this point, you're probably pondering the point of taking … [Read more...]