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• Intelligence
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  Cognitive Scientists Use fMRI To Watch Brains While Eyes Search

  Cognitive scientists ran an experiment to understand how the brain searches for an object with a known shape. They asked subjects to track the movement of dots, and used fMRI to see which parts of ... > more
• Colon Cancer
  Gastrointestinal Problems
  Colitis
  Diseases and Conditions
  Optics
  Cancer
   
  

  Gastroenterologists Use Optics To Detect Early Stages Of Colon Cancer

  Biomedical engineers have developed a new technique to detect colon cancer. A thin optical fiber shines light onto the interior of the colon. Computer analysis of the backscattered light indicates if ... > more
• Sports Science
  Construction
  Optics
  Civil Engineering
  Aviation
  Wind Energy
   
  

  Materials Scientists Design High Tech Hockey Jersey

  Materials Scientists, working with textile designers, tested new designs for the National Hockey League’s ergonomic and heat-releasing jerseys. In a climate-controlled chamber, they used a ... > more
• Robotics
  Artificial Intelligence
  Robotics Research
  Engineering
  Computational Biology
  Optics
   
  

  Computational Neuroscientists And Engineers Build Robot That Teaches Itself To Walk Up And Down Hills

  Computational neuroscientists designed a robot that teaches itself how to walk on differing terrain. The RunBot uses an infrared eye to detect slopes, and adjusts its gait for the smoothest walk. ... > more
• Wind Energy
  Optics
  Construction
  Energy Policy
  Quantum Physics
  Nuclear Energy
   
  

  Physicists Explain How To Sail Faster Than The Wind

  Physicists know the secrets of sailing that many novice sailors do not. A boat does not go fastest when the wind blows from directly behind it, but when the wind comes from the side. With the sails ... > more
• Vehicles
  Computer Science
  Artificial Intelligence
  Distributed Computing
  Transportation Science
  Optics
   
  

  Computer Scientists And Engineers Design A Car Driven By Computers

  Computer scientists and engineers worked together to create a robotic car that can operate autonomously. Computers process information from the navigation system, laser sensors, and video cameras to ... > more
• Brain Injury
  Optics
  Intelligence
  Child Development
  Neuroscience
  Medical Technology
   
  

  Radiologists Use Light To Scan The Inner Workings Of The Brain

  Radiologists have developed a new device to understand brain activity. It is a collection of fiber optic cables attached to a flexible cap placed atop the head. The cables send near-infrared light ... > more
• Parkinson's
  Parkinson's Research
  Eye Care
  Elder Care
  Optics
  Caregiving
   
  

  Podiatrist Invents Device To Make Walking Easier For Parkinson's Sufferers

  Working with electrical engineers, a podiatrist has designed a pair of glasses that helps people with Parkinson's to walk with less difficulty. Parkinson's can cause people to freeze, or to take many ... > more
• Video Games
  Artificial Intelligence
  Nature of Water
  Computer Graphics
  Chemistry
  Technology
   
  

  Fluid Dynamics Class Inspires College Student To Develop 'Plasma Paddles'

  As a kid, Stephen Taylor didn't just want to play video games ... he wanted to invent them too. Now, his dream is reality. Bored during a college break, he developed a video game called Plasma ... > more
• Medical Imaging
  Heart Disease
  Medical Technology
  Today's Healthcare
  Biometric
  Alternative Medicine
   
  

  Cardiac Electrophysiologists Make MRIs Safe For People With Pacemakers

  Biomedical Engineers found a way to prevent pacemakers from confusing the signals sent out by MRI machines with an actual heart emergency. Decreasing the strength of the electromagnetic field helps, ... > more

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