Computers can read minds now
Mind reading may no longer be the domain of psychics and fortune tellers — now some computers can do it, too. Software that uses brain scans to determine what items people are thinking about was among the technological innovations showcased by Intel Corp, which drew back the curtain on a number of projects that are still under development. Continue Reading
Is the Avatar concept really possible?
Now the highest-grossing film ever, "Avatar," has captivated millions of viewers with its picturesque scenery, extraterrestrial battles, and nature-loving, blue-skinned aliens. The premise of the film is that humans can enter the world of these 10-foot aliens, called the Na'vi, by way of half-human, half-Na'vi hybrids. A high-tech interfacing mechanism allows a human to remain inert while controlling one of these avatar hybrids just by thinking. Continue Reading
Océans: The Fish Story That Is Sweeping France
Take that, George Clooney. Though the American film heartthrob is still the favorite actor of millions of movie lovers around the world, in France these days he's being outdrawn by a bunch of fish. Score that as a win for Océans, a spectacular new French maritime documentary that has done not only twice as much business as Up in the Air since both movies were released on Jan 27, but is also looking to set a new mark for nature films when it rolls out internationally in the coming months. Continue Reading
State of the Internet
Trying to encapsulate the Internet in one image? Well, Mashable.com has done just that with Sate of the Internet 2010, one image which breaks down the demographics of Internet users—with both surprising and expected results. Continue Reading
Staying home for the holidays
Juliet Murrell has packed her suitcase but she’s not going anywhere. The 28-year-old interior designer is vacationing at home this year. Continue Reading
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Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing, the Founder and President of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, does not fit into any ordinary mould that would describe most entrepreneurs.
His journey has been closely linked with the economic and social development of Malaysia.
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Malaysia is at 31st position in the Economist Intelligence Unit study for 2004-2008 in innovation performance with 4.2 patents per million population. Japan, ranked at the top of the table, had 1,274.5 patents per million population. Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea were all ranked much higher than Malaysia in the study.
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