Search The Directory The Web for Home > News > Online Archives > Wired > 1999 > Technology New! Submit a site   whatUseek Directory Site Listings:   UK Businessman Booted Off Mir - The unlucky Russian space station picked the wrong poster boy when they agreed to let a British businessman pay US$100 million for a ride on Mir. He's been kicked out for not coming up with the dough. By Polly Sprenger. [Wired News]   UK Cloning Ban Extended - Many years ago, British scientists had recommended limited research in using human embryos to create cloned tissue. But growing concern about the rapid advancement of technology has led the British government to extend a ban on human cloning. [Wired News]   US Exporting Tainted Corn? - Greenpeace says tests show that genetically modified maize was illegally shipped to Russia. The allegations coincide with a conference to establish international trade policy. From the Environment News Service. [Wired News]   US Firms Sling Singapore Offers - American heavyweights are taking advantage of depressed values for electronics stocks to get a foothold in Asia. [Wired News]   US Navy Closes Doors Down Under - Australian residents should be wary when the USS Carl Vinson docks in their part of the world. The warship's communication system puts Tasmanian garage doors and car alarm systems on the fritz. [Wired News]   US: 9-9-99 a Piece of Cake - The Energy Department billed this supposedly problematic date as a power-grid dress rehearsal for Y2K. Surprise, surprise -- the utilities reported no problems. [Wired News]   Universal Promises SDMI Music - Universal Music plans to put its tunes into SDMI devices and services when they arrive. It also promises support, but isn't getting specific yet. [Wired News]   Unmasking Chat Room Impostors - Ever wonder who you're really chatting with online? A new game based on the Turing test may tell whether she is really a he, and vice versa. By Kristen Philipkoski. [Wired News]   VR Opens Window into the Body - Virginia Medical School is using virtual reality to help diabetics "see" within their bodies. Researchers hope it can teach patients to increase circulation to problem areas. By Joshua Lucas. [Wired News]   Vaccines Without the Pain - Forget your fears of getting vaccine shots. Researchers have developed a new, painless alternative that is rubbed directly into the skin. It works even better if you're hairy. By Lindsey Arent [Wired News]   Valentines Safe from Prying Eyes - Hallmark deletes a file full of valentines and other mushy stuff that was inadvertantly left exposed to the world on the company's electronic greetings site. [Wired News]   Vanity Cure for Migraines - Patients receive an injection of a toxin to smooth their furrowed brows, and miraculously their migraines go away. Who says getting a makeover is a headache? [Wired News]   Vinyl Bags Not So Groovy - IV bags may be delivering more to patients than just their medication. A new study indicates the vinyl used in the bags' production can leach into intravenous fluids and damage organ systems. [Wired News]   Virgin Net Sues Customer - Virgin Net gets blacklisted because of a spamming customer's actions. The ISP retaliates by filing suit against the offender. By Chris Oakes. [Wired News]   Viruses Cost Big Bucks - Virus and worm attacks cost companies more than US$7 billion in the first two quarters of 1999, a new study concludes. The solution? Turn your shopping cart to the security products aisle. [Wired News]   Vitamin A vs. Cancerous Cells - A US study shows that vitamin A derivatives raise the level of cancer-killing molecules in the body. The derivatives could help scientists develop a promising weapon in the war on cancer. [Wired News]   Vitamin C Calms, Cures - Break out the orange juice. Massive doses of vitamin C may reduce the effects of stress to prevent disease. [Wired News]   Voice Recognition is a 'Dragon' - The days of simply telling your computer what to do are approaching, but the world of Judy Jetson is still a daydream. The latest edition of Dragon's voice recognition software comes the closest yet. A Wired News product review by Jennifer Sullivan. [Wired News]   Waiting for WAP - Supporters say the Wireless Access Protocol promises to bring Web services to tiny cell-phone screens. But when? Chris Oakes reports from San Francisco. [Wired News]   Waiting for Windows Refund Day - Users who want to jettison Windows in favor of another operating system are technically entitled to a refund. On 15 February, they plan to put that in writing. By Chris Oakes. [Wired News]     [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 ] Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.   Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor

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