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Computer-assisted learning - Fun and usefulness combined

Technology / Software

created Feb 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Electronic learning systems must be easy to use, flexible and interactive so as to enable knowledge to be conveyed successfully. Researchers from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will be showcasing ...





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Calif. space tourism firm launches S. Korea deal

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- A California company developing a rocket plane for space tourism announced Thursday that it has an agreement with a nonprofit group in South Korea to conduct launches in that nation.


New gene linked to congenital heart defects

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the UC San Diego School of Medicine and colleagues have identified a new gene, ETS-1, that is linked to human congenital heart defects. The landmark study, recently published online in the ...


Racing, shooting and zapping your way to better visual skills

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Do your kids want a Wii, a PlayStation or an Xbox 360 this year? This holiday gift season is packed with popular gaming systems and adrenaline-pumping, sharpshooting games. What's a parent to do? Is there any redeeming value ...


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Scientists works to develop Christmas tree that doesn't shed needles

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

After chasing the perfect Christmas tree for three decades, Gary Chastagner could be getting close.


Biden unveils federal broadband stimulus projects

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the first $182 million in federal stimulus money for 18 projects to expand high-speed Internet networks in rural areas and other underserved communities.


Make your pets a part of your New Year's resolutions

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- When drawing up a list of New Year's resolutions, be sure to include your pets, says Lorraine Corriveau, a wellness veterinarian at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine.


Brain surgery evolves to destroy rogue blood vessels

Medicine & Health / Research

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

(PhysOrg.com) -- Over three decades, a world-recognized medical team at UC San Diego Medical Center has spurred the evolution of a complex surgery to destroy dangerous clusters of arteries and veins in the brain. Integrating ...


Make your pets a part of your New Year's resolutions

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- When drawing up a list of New Year's resolutions, be sure to include your pets, says Lorraine Corriveau, a wellness veterinarian at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine.


Home-based child care meeting nutritional standards; widespread use of TV a concern

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A large study of family child care providers shows that while nutrition standards are often met, most children ages 2 to 5 are not getting enough physical activity and are exposed to the television for most of the day.


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Google Collaborates with D-Wave on Possible Quantum Image Search

Physics / General Physics

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (20) | comments 5

(PhysOrg.com) -- Always on the cutting edge of new computing technologies, Google has recently announced that it is investigating the use of quantum computing schemes to achieve faster image recognition rates. ...



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