Hyperloop tube travel may be more than a pipe dream

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	Hyperloop tube travel may be more than a pipe dream Instead of boarding a plane for your next business trip, ever think you might make the journey inside a solar-powered, car-sized aluminum pod shooting through a steel tube? That's the vision of Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car maker Tesla Motors and SpaceX. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Akamai Technologies, Inc. Taking a New Approach to Web Security As organizations continue to embrace the benefits of the Cloud, concerns around performance and security continue to rise. Download this Akamai whitepaper to understand the steps you can take to establish a secure and compliant environment without compromising your users' online experience. Learn More In this Issue Google Glass update delivers social reminders, emergency alerts 10 small devices. No, we mean really small. NASA seeks new science projects for crippled Kepler NASA working on tech to take humans to Mars -- and bring them back Google Glass update delivers social reminders, emergency alerts Google's monthly update for its wearable computer, Glass, is giving users more voice commands, along with movie and restaurant information and emergency alerts. Read More   10 small devices. No, we mean really small. From the world's tiniest semiconductor laser to a bee-sized flying robot, these minuscule devices -- many of which cannot be seen by a human eye -- are changing our world. Read More   NASA seeks new science projects for crippled Kepler   NASA engineers are still making efforts to get the crippled Kepler Space Telescope working again, but they're also seeking alternative plans in case that doesn't happen. Read More   NASA working on tech to take humans to Mars -- and bring them back As NASA celebrates the rover Curiosity's first year on Mars, scientists made it clear that the space agency's interest in the planet is only ramping up. Read More
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