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Maoz, M. & Desisto, R. (2014). The Future of Enterprise Applications Is Mobility. Retrieved on 27 July 2014 from: https://www.gartner.com/doc/2793917

Summary

Technology development continues to move at an accelerated rate. Maoz and Desisto (2014), writing for Gartner, discuss the future of enterprise applications. They opine that the main characteristic of next generation enterprise applications for consumers and enterprise workers is mobility. In their discourse, authors have brought together information technology perspectives in regard to mobility from across Gartner Research comprehensively. In their report, the authors discuss the mobile application strategies considering usability, mobile application development, and the impact of the mobile technology. In their opinion, they find the mobile application as the best technological development that can spur development and make the lives of the users comfortable.

The photovoltaic Cell

Szondy, D. (2014). Stanford researchers develop self-cooling solar cells. Retrieved on 25 July 2014 from: http://www.gizmag.com/

Summary

The photovoltaic cells usage is a promising alternative energy source. This technology is simple, clean, requires no moving parts, and emission-free. However, as a team from Stanford University found, the cells are not very efficient as they overheat reaching the temperature above 130º F (55º C) which creates efficiency issue. The Stanford university team under Professor Shanhui is tasked with the responsibility of addressing the problem with a new technology of a thin silica layer that helps the cells self cool. This technology is believed to help solve major overheating issue.

The Trocar

Begg, N. (2013). A tool to fix one of the most dangerous moments in surgery. Retrieved on 25 July 2014 from:

http://www.ted.com/talks/nikolai_begg_a_tool_to_fix_one_of_the_most_dangerous_moments_in_surgery

Summary

The trocar is a revolutionary medical device meant to assist surgeons to make incisions or puncture the patient’s bodies without running the risk of damaging internal organs and bringing infection. Nokolai Begg is the engineer who has pioneered the application of the trocar in making surgeries less risky. The technology is aimed to help more than 30,000 cases of complicated surgeries taking place is the USA every year.

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The carbon nanotube sponge

Jablonski, C. (2012). Nanosponges soak up more than 100x their weight in oil. Retrieved on 25 July 2014 from: HYPERLINK “http://www.zdnet.com/blog/emergingtech/nanosponges-soak-up-more-than-100x-their-weight-in-oil/3228″http://www.zdnet.com/blog/emergingtech/nanosponges-soak-up-more-than-100x-their-weight-in-oil/3228

Summary

Scientists and researchers from Rice University in conjunction with their colleagues from Penn State University have found that boron compound when added to carbon in the process of nanotube creation turns them into spongy blocks that can be reused and possess an outstanding capacity oil spillage in water masses. The nanotube sponges are ninety percent air, conduct electricity easily and are manipulatable using a magnet. The material has great potential in managing environmental pollution from oil spills.

HYPERLINK “http://www.technologyreview.com/contributor/kevin-bullis/”Bullis, K. (2014). Super-Dense Computer Memory. Retrieved on 26 July 2014 from: HYPERLINK “http://www.technologyreview.com/news/529386/super-dense-computer-memory/”http://www.technologyreview.com/news/529386/super-dense-computer-memory/

Summary

A novel computer memory that could help store hundreds of times data on the Smartphone is on the way. According to researchers at Rice University, they have demonstrated the possibility of a practical way to produce the memory storage. Its RRAM (Resistive Random Access Memory) is in the process of being developed by several manufacturers, however, the researchers have found a novel and inexpensive way of producing it at convenient temperature and with low energy. The Resistive Random Access Memory can store data without using constant power supply, is able to operate faster than regular flash storages, and can store data densely to small size memory stick. It is able to record data in multiple thin layers. The RRAM is believed to be a next generation technology which can be used to equip smart phones with highly capacitive storage.

References

Begg, N. (2013). A tool to fix one of the most dangerous moments in surgery. Retrieved on 25 July 2014 from:

HYPERLINK “http://www.ted.com/talks/nikolai_begg_a_tool_to_fix_one_of_the_most_dangerous_moments_in_surgery”http://www.ted.com/talks/nikolai_begg_a_tool_to_fix_one_of_the_most_dangerous_moments_in_surgery

Bullis, K. (2014). Super-Dense Computer Memory. Retrieved on 26 July 2014 from: http://www.technologyreview.com/news/529386/super-dense-computer-memory/

Jablonski, C. (2012). Nanosponges soak up more than 100x their weight in oil. Retrieved on 25 July 2014 from: HYPERLINK “http://www.zdnet.com/blog/emergingtech/nanosponges-soak-up-more-than-100x-their-weight-in-oil/3228″http://www.zdnet.com/blog/emergingtech/nanosponges-soak-up-more-than-100x-their-weight-in-oil/3228

Maoz, M. & Desisto, R. (2014). The Future of Enterprise Applications Is Mobility. Retrieved on 27 July 2014 from: https://www.gartner.com/doc/2793917

Szondy, D. (2014). Stanford researchers develop self-cooling solar cells. Retrieved on 25 July 2014 from: HYPERLINK “http://www.gizmag.com/”http://www.gizmag.com/