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Does Economics Violate the Laws of Physics?

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The financial crisis and subsequent global recession have led to much soul-searching among economists, the vast majority of whom never saw it coming. But were their assumptions and models wrong only because of minor errors or because today’s dominant economic thinking violates the laws of physics?
A small but growing group of academics believe [...]

Brighter idea for bendy displays

The technology behind giant video billboards can now be made into flexible and even transparent displays.

‘Star Trek’ Warp Speed? Physicists Have New Idea That Could Make It So

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With the new movie ‘Star Trek’ opening in theaters across the nation, one thing movie goers will undoubtedly see is the Starship Enterprise racing across the galaxy at the speed of light. But can traveling at warp speed ever become a reality?
Two Baylor University physicists believe they have an idea that can turn [...]

Reinventing the company

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Patents reveal the most innovative places to do it
IMAGINE you are the research director of a high-tech colossus, given the task of transforming your company by devising some game-changing new products. Where in the world would you locate a skunk works to foster the radical thinking needed? In short, where are the most [...]

Reinventing the company

Patents reveal the most innovative places to do it
IMAGINE you are the research director of a high-tech colossus, given the task of transforming your company by devising some game-changing new products. Where in the world would you locate a skunk works to foster the radical thinking needed? In short, where are the most productive centres [...]