These days everyone is talking about alternative sources of energy. In the United States, President Barack Obama is touting the virtues of alternative energy technology, and the promise of green jobs, as well as reducing dependence on foreign oil and other environmentally harmful energy sources. The rest of the world is following suit, but the Japanese have really taken the lead in at least one area — kinetic energy generated by crowds of people walking through turnstiles at train stations. The new energy source uses piezoelectric foot mats installed beneath the ticket turnstiles to generate kinetic energy.

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Once again the Internet rumor mill is all abuzz with speculation about a major update to the Apple iPhone. Apple threw gasoline on the fire by offering a sneak peek at its new iPhone 3.0 software last week, showing off a great deal of new functionality for the ubiquitous smart phone.

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If you want to have real mobile phone freedom for your iPhone, AT&T is now making it possible. But as the poet once said, “freedom isn’t free.” AT&T has announced a plan to begin selling unlocked Apple iPhone’s, with no contract or subscription — but only for those with deep enough pockets to afford it…

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What exactly is behind the Japanese fascination with creating human-like robots? It would probably take a team of sociologists and cultural anthropologists to even begin to understand their motives, but one thing is for certain: the Japanese have become the world leaders in robotic technology.

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All throughout his presidential campaign, President Obama called for federal restrictions on stem cell research to be lifted. The restrictions, which were instigated by the Bush administration back in 2001, were roundly criticized by researchers and health professionals the world over. President Obama announced Monday that he had signed an executive order reversing the Bush administration’s policy.

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