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Using The Weather To Go Green
Researchers installed
weather stations to track
the best locations for
taking advantage of
renewable resources.
Tracking sunlight exposure
helps pinpoint the ideal
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The Future Of Robots
Engineers built humanoid
robots that can recognize
objects by color by
processing information from
a camera mounted on the
robot's head. The robots are
programmed to play soccer,
with the intention of
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Tired Truckers
Human factors researchers
created a virtual reality
environment in order to
obtain data on the effects
of driving while fatigued.
They found that tired
drivers alter their steering
patterns, from smooth to a
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Do The Math Dance
Combining math and dance
concepts allows people to
experience a physical
sensation of the often
abstract concepts of math.
Mathematical problem-solving
is incorporated when
creating new dances, which
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Engineers And Computer Scientists Use Computers To Simulate Car Crashes
Engineers created a 3-D crash simulator to increase their understanding of automobile safety. The software enables users to view cars and crashes from any angle, and to remove specific sections of ... > more -
Computer Scientists Test Safety Of Construction Workers In Virtual Reality Environment
Safety scientists developed a virtual environment that simulates the look and feel of walking on the elevated, barrier-free planks used in the construction industry. Their research is helping to ... > more -
Computer Scientists Say Hackers Prey On Those Who Don't Protect Themselves
Computer scientists observe that the people most at risk for the loss of private information and other computer problems are those who create easily guessed passwords and user names. They advise ... > more -
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Computer Scientists Simulate Activity Of Ants To Reduce Airline Delays
Financial analysts use the concept of swarm intelligence to solve taxiway traffic problems at airports. While ants communicate via pheromones, computer simulations use that concept to allow virtual ... > more -
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Civil Engineers Can Inspect Bridge Damage Quickly And Easily With Nanotube Skin
Engineers developed a spray or paint that coats bridges with carbon nanotubes, allowing inspectors to check for damages without depending on visual indications. The skin conducts electrical current. ... > more -
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Human Factors Researchers Show That Tablet PCs Belong In Classrooms
Human factors researchers determined that tablet personal computers can be used to aid students in classrooms. They offer a single platform that can include a student’s notes, textbook, ... > more -
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Electrical Engineers Create Voice-controlled Mouse
Computer scientists worked with electrical engineers to move the cursor on a computer screen with the userýs voice instead of a mouse. Software interprets vocal commands to move the cursor, ... > more -
Computer Scientists Design Video Game To Improve Disaster Response
Computer scientists and public health professionals are working together to prepare workers to respond to emergencies. The video game they designed allows people to learn what to do in the event of ... > more -
Astronomers And Computer Scientists Reveal Astronomical Events In Real Time
Astronomers have added an application to Google Earth that allows users to not only look at detailed pictures of the night sky at their convenience, but to observe unfolding cosmic events in real ... > more -
Mathematician Calms The Skies With Turbulence Detection Algorithm
A mathematician developed a system that creates a three-dimensional view of turbulence and transmits it to airliner cockpits. The new algorithm analyzes data gathered by Next Generation Doppler ... > more
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