Future Technology Highlights Week of June, 23 2011

These are the week’s top future technology stories featuring current emerging tech that will one day change our lives.

 

Future Tech Jobs: We Need Social Science Graduates

The science behind that interconnectivity is social network analysis, developed decades ago in social science research. It involves proven methods of scientific research and analysis which today is accelerated through software and online social networks.

http://blogs.forbes.com/rawnshah/2011/06/22/future-tech-jobs-we-need-social-science-graduates/

 

F1’s fuel-efficient engines of the future: Tech Talk

The original proposal was for F1 to adopt a 1.6l in-line four-cylinder engine from 2013. This week that has been tweaked to a 1.6l V6 from 2014 onwards – but the big picture of a downsized engine featuring lots of road-relevant new technology remains.

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Article/european-grand-prix-tech-talk-021243038970005

 

The Current Status and Predictions on Cloud Computing from Cloud Leaders

Werner Vogels from Amazon and Satya Nadella from Microsoft talked about the current status of cloud computing, while Lew Tucker from Cisco and Jon Weinman from HP made some predictions on its future at GigaOM Structure Event.

http://www.infoq.com/news/2011/06/Cloud-Status-Predictions

 

Future of flight is a Dreamliner

From the outset, Boeing has touted its 787 Dreamliner as an innovative passenger jet equipped to usher in a new age in air travel. Now the travelling public is getting a peek inside.

http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/future-of-flight-is-a-dreamliner-1.826383

 

Leeds scientists hail prostate cancer breakthrough

AN “exciting” potential breakthrough in cancer treatment has been found by Leeds scientists. Tests of a new vaccine using a range of DNA proved successful at treating prostate cancer in mice.

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/leeds_scientists_hail_prostate_cancer_breakthrough_1_3497180

 

Video: NASA Robot Hovers Autonomously in Infrared

This robotic lander made staff in a NASA control room very happy when it launched, flew and landed itself autonomously. While that’s an impressive feat in itself, seeing the explosive launch in infrared is even more exciting.

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/06/nasa-robot-hovers/