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Bubble-Powered Microrockets Zoom Have Potential to Zoom Through the Human Stomach, Other Acidic Environments
Scientists have developed a
new kind of tiny motor --
which they term a
"microrocket" -- that can
propel itself through acidic
... > full story
Gaming Technology for Calculating Floods
Norwegian researchers have
borrowed a page from game
developers to devise
simulation technology that
can save lives in many parts
of the world by helping to
reduce the damage from
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Electron's Negativity Cut in Half by Supercomputer: Simulations Slice Electron in Half -- A Physical Process That Cannot Be Done in Nature
Using several massive
supercomputers, a team of
physicists has split a
simulated electron perfectly
in half. The results are
... > full story
Interactive Applications for Cell Phones May Be Most Powerful Forms of Advertising
A new research study
suggests that interactive
applications for mobile
phones such as Apple's
iPhone and Google's Android
... > full story
- Bubble-Powered Microrockets Zoom Have Potential to Zoom Through the Human Stomach, Other Acidic Environments
- Gaming Technology for Calculating Floods
- Electron's Negativity Cut in Half by Supercomputer: Simulations Slice Electron in Half -- A Physical Process That Cannot Be Done in Nature
- Interactive Applications for Cell Phones May Be Most Powerful Forms of Advertising
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New Virtual Tool May Provide More Accurate Diagnosis of Genetic Mutations
February 6, 2012 — DNA sequencing to detect genetic mutations can aid in the diagnosis and selection of treatment for cancer. Current methods of testing DNA samples, Sanger sequencing and pyrosequencing, occasionally ... > full story -
Harnessing the Predictive Power of Virtual Communities
January 30, 2012 — Scientists have created a new algorithm to detect virtual communities, designed to match the needs of real-life social, biological or information networks detection better than with current ... > full story -
People Behave Socially and 'Well' Even Without Rules, Online Avatar Study Shows
January 16, 2012 — Millions of online human interactions were assessed during a new study which included actions such as communication, founding and ending friendships, trading goods, sleeping, moving, however also ... > full story -
Simulating Firefighting Operations on a PC
January 11, 2012 — Firefighters often put their lives at risk during operations, so it is essential they have reliable tools to help them do their job. Now, a modular simulation kit is set to help develop new ... > full story -
Avatars Help People Develop Real World Skills
December 7, 2011 — New research suggests that far from disengaging young people from real life, virtual worlds can provide unique environments that can help them learn and negotiate new ... > full story -
Virtual Childbirth Simulator Improves Safety of High-Risk Deliveries
November 29, 2011 — Newly developed computer software combined with magnetic resonance imaging of a fetus may help physicians better assess a woman's potential for a difficult ... > full story -
OpenSim, Open-Source Software, Accurately Models Human Motion, Experts Say
October 28, 2011 — Engineers have developed an open source software package called OpenSim that accurately models human movement. OpenSim is free and in use across the world helping scientists understand the complex ... > full story -
Digital Worlds Can Help Autistic Children to Develop Social Skills
October 21, 2011 — The benefits of virtual worlds can be used to help autistic children develop social skills beyond their anticipated levels, suggest early findings from new research. Researchers have developed an ... > full story -
Number of Facebook Friends Linked to Size of Brain Regions, Study Suggests
October 20, 2011 — Scientists have found a direct link between the number of "Facebook friends" a person has and the size of particular brain regions. In a new study researchers also showed that the more Facebook ... > full story -
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TapSense: Touchscreen Technology Distinguishes Taps by Parts of Finger
October 20, 2011 — Smartphone and tablet computer owners have become adept at using finger taps, flicks and drags to control their touchscreens. But researchers have found that this interaction can be enhanced by ... > full story
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