Technology is a word with origins in the Greek word technologia (τεχνολογία), techne (τέχνη) "craft" and logia (λογία) "saying." It is a broad term dealing with the use and knowledge of humanity's tools and crafts.

Definition of technology

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Technology can be most broadly defined as the material entities created by the application of mental and physical effort to nature in order to achieve some value. In this use, technology is the current state of our knowledge of how to combine resources to produce desired products, to solve problems, fulfill needs, or satisfy wants. Technology in this sense includes technical methods, skills, processes, techniques, tools and raw materials (for example, in such uses as computer technology, construction technology, or medical technology). Technology is human's tool to gain higher order of life, provide better living conditions and solve the problem of hunger.

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Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:08:29 -0000
World leaders at the G8 summit aim to set a target to halve carbon emissions by 2050 in an effort to tackle global warming.
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Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:04:31 -0000
The UK faces a "serious risk" of recession within months, a survey of firms suggests, as the FTSE 100 tumbles.
Church vote backs women bishops
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:30:29 -0000
The Church of England's ruling body votes to consecrate women as bishops, but agrees to some measures to reassure objectors.

FRONTLINE - From Our Files | PBS

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For six years - even before broadband's surge - online viewing of FRONTLINE's "The Merchants of Cool," has ranked at the top for our online audience. Watch it here, explore its related stories.
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G-8 Endorses Halving Emissions by 2050
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:37:58 -0400
Japanese prime minister: G-8 endorses halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Bush, G-8 Leaders Make Progress on Climate Change
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:01:01 -0400
Bush, fellow G-8 leaders agree on goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050
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Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:18:53 -0400
Hans Reiser got a reduced sentence for agreeing to show police the body.

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G8 Hits Deal On Greenhouse Gases
The G8 summit has agreed to set a global target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has said.
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North Korea Nuclear Talks Back On
Negotiations on North Korea's nuclear programme will resume on Thursday for the first time in nine months, South Korea's nuclear envoy has said.

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