Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
technology
Technology is a broad concept that deals with an animal species' usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects an animal species' ability to control and adapt to its environment. Technology is a term with origins in the Greek "technologia", "τεχνολογία" — "techne", "τέχνη" ("craft") and "logia", "λογία" ("saying").[1] However, a strict definition is elusive; "technology" can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as machines, hardware or utensils, but can also encompass broader themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include "construction technology", "medical technology", or "state-of-the-art technology".
operating roomFor the second known time, doctors last week at a Detroit hospital used Twitter, the social-networking site, to give short, real-time updates about a surgical procedure. Surgeons hope their "tweets" will help educate other doctors and the public about medicine
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