News tagged with graphic novels

A device attempts to elevate the iPad's keyboard

Even if you love the iPad, you're probably not keen to write your next novel using its on-screen virtual keyboard. You may not be thrilled to type up a lengthy email with it, either.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 18, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (15) | comments 5

Texas Tech Librarian 'Proves' Existence of Spider-Man

Yes, Mary Jane, there is a Spider-Man. At least, that’s what pop-culture guru and associate humanities librarian for Texas Tech University Libraries Rob Weiner set out to prove in an article published in the International Jo ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 30, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Study: Stem cells may aid vision in blind people

The first use of embryonic stem cells in humans eased a degenerative form of blindness in two volunteers and showed no signs of any adverse effects, according to a study published by The Lancet on Monday.

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jan 23, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 0

PNNL's Olympus supercomputer advances science, saves energy

A new, 162-Teraflop peak supercomputer at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is helping scientists do more complex, advanced research in areas such as energy storage and future ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Amazon announces it’s ready to accept e-books in new KF8 format

(PhysOrg.com) -- Amazon has announced that it is now ready to allow publishers to submit e-books to its Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) site in what it is calling Kindle Format 8 (KF8). Doing so will allow publishers ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

From heterogeneous patient measurements towards earlier diagnosis in Alzheimer's disease

European PredictAD project, lead by Principal Scientist Jyrki Lotjonen from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has developed a decision support tool for objective diagnostics of Alzheimer's disease. The tool compares ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study of comic books helps Stanford scholars identify cultural trends

Robots and mythical creatures battle each other in cartoon-like drawings spread across a table. A crowd gathers around to take a closer look at the vibrantly colored images from the pages of the award-winning ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 6

Holodesk prototype puts life in computers (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- A research project at Microsoft Research Cambridge has brought forth a prototype called Holodesk, which lets you manipulate virtual objects with your hand. You literally "get your hands on" ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (22) | comments 12 | with audio podcast report

The eyes have it: Computer-inspired creativity

Constraints on creativity imposed by computer-aided design (CAD) tools are being overcome, thanks to a novel system that incorporates eye-tracking technology.

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Knowledge mining resource accelerates science, technology education, research

Interdisciplinary collaborations bring vitality and success to the nation's research enterprise. Such interactions among disciplines also provide robust, real-life experiences for university students.

Technology / Other

created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Visualizing the future: Lab team develops better, simpler, cheaper display technologies

It appears that Aditi Majumder really can be in two places at once. On a late September afternoon, she stands in Arches National Park, its signature red rock and blue sky unfurling around her. But Majumder ...

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Zynga brings edgy crime play to 'Mafia Wars 2' game

Social game star Zynga, known for friendly titles such as "FarmVille," is letting people unleash crime lord fantasies in "Mafia Wars 2" tailored for play at Facebook.

Technology / Software

created Oct 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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