Microsoft Research News and HeadlinesKeep current with all the latest Microsoft Research news and headlinesPresident of Panama and Head of Microsoft Research Address Scientific Research Opportunities in Latin America- May 13, 2008 Expansion of the programs is aimed at strengthening regions research community.http://research.microsoft.com/news/msrnews/newsDisplay.aspx?0rc=n&id=2004 Two New Ways to Explore the Virtual Universe, in Vivid 3-D- May 13, 2008 Thousands of galactic destinations can now be toured and explored at the controls of a computer mouse, with the constellations, stars and space dust displayed in vivid detail and animated imagery across the screen, thanks to a Microsoft Research project called the WorldWide Telescope.http://research.microsoft.com/news/msrnews/newsDisplay.aspx?0rc=n&id=2003 Delaying Data Could Cut Net's Carbon Footprint- May 6, 2008 As energy prices soar, the energy consumption of the Internet is coming under scrutiny. Researchers from Microsoft Research and elsewhere are developing strategies to cut the consumption of computer-network hardware.http://research.microsoft.com/news/msrnews/newsDisplay.aspx?0rc=n&id=1999 Video: Jennifer Chayes Discusses Microsoft Research New England- May 5, 2008 Jennifer Chayes, managing director of Microsoft Research's New England lab, talks about the excitement of building a new research facility and the sort of projects she expects the lab to undertake.http://research.microsoft.com/news/msrnews/newsDisplay.aspx?0rc=n&id=1998 Microsoft Research New Faculty Fellowships Help Young Professors to Succeed- May 1, 2008 As winners of Microsoft Research's 2008 New Faculty Fellowships are announced, a couple of past winners discuss how the program has accelerated their careers.http://research.microsoft.com/news/msrnews/newsDisplay.aspx?0rc=n&id=1997 |