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RF remote control is a superior alternative to infrared control

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The ZigBee Alliance and the RF4CE Consortium, founded by Panasonic, Philips Electronics, Samsung Electronics and Sony have reached an agreement to deliver a standardized specification for radio frequency-based (RF) remote ...





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Zenith Flash-Matic

TV remotes to undergo big change

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 7

In 1955, Zenith introduced the first wireless TV remote control, the Flash-Matic, followed a year later by the Space Command.


Nanoparticles Double Their Chances of Getting Into Sticky Situations

Nanoparticles Double Their Chances of Getting Into Sticky Situations

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Feb 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Chemistry researchers at the University of Warwick have found that tiny nanoparticles could be twice as likely to stick to the interface of two non mixing liquids than previously believed. ...


See what you're spewing as you speed along

Technology / Engineering

created Aug 06, 2007 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

In future drivers may only have to glance at the dashboard to see the pollution spewing out of their vehicle’s exhausts.


Researchers uncover protection mechanism of radiation-resistant bacterium

Biology /

created Mar 20, 2007 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Recent discoveries by researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) could lead to new avenues of exploration for radioprotection in diverse settings. Michael J. Daly, Ph.D., an associate professor ...


Study suggests preseason shoulder strength may determine injury severity for baseball pitchers

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jul 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Athletic injuries can derail any player's ability to compete, but for a baseball pitcher his shoulder strength and control is critical. A new study to be presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's ...


Watching Catalytic Reactions from Within

Watching Catalytic Reactions from Within

Chemistry /

created Jan 29, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from Utrecht University, in The Netherlands, have demonstrated a new way to get a real-time, microscopic view of the inner workings of catalytic reactions.


Harmony Remotes To Include Speech Recognition, Search

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 05, 2007 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The future of the universal remote control includes voice recognition, search and biometrics, the founder of Logitech's Harmony business unit said Thursday.


Light instead of current: Activation of neurons with light by means of semiconductor photoelectrodes

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 20, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Understanding the mechanisms by which the brain functions is one of the most complex challenges in science. One important aspect is the electrical conduction of stimuli in nerve cells. In order to study neuronal ...


'Wii-habilitation': Using video games to heal burns

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 19, 2008 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Video games, often regarded as mindless entertainment for lethargic children and teens, are proving to be an effective new tool to motivate patients to perform rehabilitation exercises.


Cablevision unveils interactive banner ads on TV

Technology / Telecom

created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(AP) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. is bringing interactive banner ads to television, allowing viewers to order samples and brochures and even purchase products by clicking the remote on their TV sets.



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