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Cooperative robots that learn = less work for human handlers (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Learning a language can be difficult for some, but for babies it seems quite easy. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), linguist Jeffrey Heinz and mechanical engineer Bert ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Jun 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Second, more realistic estimate can reduce planning and purchasing errors

The next time a contractor tells you the kitchen remodeling will be done in six weeks, you might ask him to get real and reconsider his estimate.

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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New technology allows scientists to watch cancer cells in action at unprecedented resolution

A photograph of a polar bear in captivity, no matter how sharp the resolution, can never reveal as much about behavior as footage of that polar bear in its natural habitat. The behavior of cells and molecules can prove even ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers discover critical rotational motion in cells

In a study that holds major implications for breast cancer research as well as basic cell biology, scientists with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have discovered a rotational motion ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Estimating global malaria incidence

Estimates of malaria incidence derived from routine surveillance data suggest that 225 million episodes of malaria occurred worldwide in 2009. This estimate is lower than other published figures, such as those from the Malaria ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers demonstrate new DNA detection technique

A team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame have demonstrated a novel DNA detection method that could prove suitable for many real-world applications.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists discover second-oldest gene mutation

A new study has identified a gene mutation that researchers estimate dates back to 11,600 B.C., making it the second oldest human disease mutation yet discovered.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Can coal plants afford EPA's new air-toxics rule?

America has never had a nationwide limit on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants. That's about to change, though, and it will cost companies such as American Electric Power, which runs the Tanners ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study demonstrates a connection between a common chemical and Parkinson's disease

A University of Kentucky faculty member is a contributing author on a new study demonstrating a connection between a common solvent chemical and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Franca Cambi of the UK Kentucky Neuroscience Institute ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Twin study finds occupational chemical exposure may be linked to Parkinson's risk

A new research report contributes to the increasing evidence that repeated occupational exposure to certain chemical solvents raises the risk for Parkinson's disease. Researchers analyzed the occupational histories of twins ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Early trial suggests rectal microbicide is safe, could significantly reduce HIV transmission

(Medical Xpress) -- A topically applied microbicide gel containing a potent anti-HIV drug has been found to significantly reduce infection when applied to rectal tissue that was subsequently exposed to HIV in the laboratory, ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Increased tropical forest growth could release carbon from the soil

A new study shows that as climate change enhances tree growth in tropical forests, the resulting increase in litterfall could stimulate soil micro-organisms leading to a release of stored soil carbon.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Aug 14, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (10) | comments 55 | with audio podcast


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