Apply for the opportunity to use Google Glass with a tweet
New York Times: Google plans to sell its new eyeglass-like “Google Glass” computers for $1,500 and a compelling tweet.
Facebook plans cold storage in Prineville
Facebook plans to try out a more efficient storage system known as “cold storage” at its Prineville data center. The social network already holds over 240 billion photos, and users add 350 million photos every day.
Underwater mortgage rates fall in Portland
The negative mortgage equity rate fell in Portland, but 28% of all mortgage holders still owe more than their homes are worth, according to a report by Zillow.
OSU engineers test nuclear reactor
Oregon State University engineers will be testing a new nuclear energy technology that they believe can’t melt down.
Closing coal plants could mean new wind energy opportunities
The planned shutdown of 2,500 megawatts in coal plants could mean new opportunities for wind energy, says Renewable Northwest Project executive director Rachel Shimshak.
Apple data center coming along
Construction is moving rapidly on Apple’s new Prineville data center.
Few Oregon students taking AP classes
Oregon lags behind the national average in students taking Advanced Placement courses.
Ashland couple sells cure-all bleach
An Ashland couple says the federal government has no jurisdiction over their business of selling diluted industrial bleach as a cure for cancer, earaches and more, because it is a private health association.
20 percent of Portland seafood mislabeled
More than 20% of seafood sold at Portland markets and restaurants is mislabeled, a new report by Oceana says.
Job market sputters for young scientists
The Atlantic.com: Job prospects for young science Ph.D.’s haven’t been looking so hot these last few years, not only in the life sciences, which have been weak for some time, but also in fields like engineering.