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Now, a computer algorithm that can record memories Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:01AMA new computer algorithm can successfully record a person's memory just by looking at their brain activity, reveals a study.
New "Body Worlds" exhibit gets to heart of circulatory system Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:33AMFor the squeamish or easily offended, the "Body Worlds" exhibits put the "gross" in gross anatomy. For the iron-stomached and medically curious, it's a fascinating peek into the gears of our complex biological machines.
Augmented reality games show potential Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:29AMVideo game publishers have worked hard to plunge players into beautifully constructed realities. But a new wave of titles is leveraging augmented reality technology to set games in the most immersive environment yet: the one around us. Augmented reality... augmentedreality - Video game - Virtual Reality - Games - Companies
Software That Packs a Punch and Fills a Gap Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:24AMIt takes five men at home to change a light bulb*, but how many to pack a shipping crate? After all, space filling problems are notoriously hard to solve. But a European project has now developed tools to optimise packing problems in just a few seconds. It may only present small improvements, but these can mean big savings in the long run. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010) Read the full story at [[[SHIFTOUT ...
Now, a computer algorithm that can record memories Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:53AMWashington, Mar 12 : A new computer algorithm can successfully record a person's memory just by looking at their brain activity, reveals a study.
Scientists to 'read' volunteers' minds with neuroimaging technique Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:11AMScientists have read the minds of healthy volunteers using a brain scanner to detect what they were thinking. Related Stories TV meets internet: viewers are hitching up to the web for more viewing control The ten best photo-printing websites: from Boots to Snapfish UK hails year of catch-up television Virgin Media plans to carry fibre optic cables on telegraph poles Huge 'botnet' amputated, but ...
IBM Announces Latest Offerings in eX5 Portfolio Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:07AMIBM has announced three new servers that are based on the fifth-generation IBM Enterprise X-Architecture chip (eX5). These are the four-processor IBM System x3850 X5, the BladeCenter HX5, and the System x3690 X5, which the company stated will be the most powerful two-processor server on the market.
Software That Packs a Punch and Fills a Gap Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:01AMIt takes five men at home to change a light bulb*, but how many to pack a shipping crate? After all, space filling problems are notoriously hard to solve. But a European project has now developed tools to optimise packing problems in just a few seconds. It may only present small improvements, but these can mean big savings in the long run.
Scientists to 'read' volunteers' minds with neuroimaging technique Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:59AMScientists have read the minds of healthy volunteers using a brain scanner to detect what they were thinking. Related Stories Virgin Media plans to carry fibre optic cables on telegraph poles Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect
Local Student Lives out Dreams through Popular Video Game Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:24AMA local man with cerebral palsy is living out his dream of playing baseball thanks to a popular video game. His likeness appears in the game complete with stats and personal attributes. His character was created especially for him by the game's creators.
Moderate drinking can make memories more painful Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:18AMModerate alcohol consumption could make memories more painful, claim scientists.
Moderate drinking can make memories more painful Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:29AMWashington, Mar 3 : Moderate alcohol consumption could make memories more painful, claim scientists.
Smashing ACORN Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:16PMYou haven’t seen Carrie Guzman on the television shows hosted by archconservatives Bill O’Reilly or Glenn Beck. Her name hasn’t appeared on the op-ed page of The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. and China: major targets of computer attacks Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:16PMThe United States and China are two major countries with malicious computer activity, Vincent Weafer, Vice President of Symantec Security Response, the largest maker of personal computer security software in the world, told Xinhua in an interview. He said cybercrime represents today's most prolific threat and cybercriminals are more determined than ever to steal confidential information. Attacks ...
Moderate drinking before trauma leads to more flashbacks Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:36PMPeople who have drunk a moderate amount of alcohol before a traumatic event report more flashbacks than those who have had no alcohol, according to new research at UCL (University College London).
Moderate drinking before trauma leads to more flashbacks Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:33PM( University College London ) People who have drunk a moderate amount of alcohol before a traumatic event report more flashbacks than those who have had no alcohol, according to new research at University College London.
Drink 'link' to trauma flashbacks Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:25PMPeople who have drunk a moderate amount of alcohol before a traumatic event report more flashbacks than those who have had none, according to new research.
Gorillaz: Monkey business Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:12PMHello, Murdoc. How can we be sure that it's you answering the questions and not someone else?
Drinking to forget can have the oppositve effect and lead to more painful memories Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:12PMDrinking to excess may help you forget but moderate alcohol consumption could actually make memories more painful, claim scientists.
Voices off: Gaming's unseen heroes Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:12PMWhen David Sobolov first gave his voice to an interactive collection of animated pixels more than a decade ago, the work wasn't exactly subtle. "Back then it was screaming and dying," he says, in a sonorous baritone that makes it abundantly clear that this is a man whose vocal cords are his living.
Martin Flanagan: Caterpillar looks set to metamorphose into recovery butterfly Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:09PMTHE housebuilding sector has pulled out of its credit-crunch-related nosedive. But sector heavyweight Persimmon's annual results show it will be some time before the cater
A Dream Alfa Romeo By Bertone Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:10AMThe Pandion: a summary After a two year absence from the international scene, Bertone returns to the Geneva Motor Show, unveiling a concept car that makes its world premiere here: the Pandion, an aggressive yet beautiful coupé designed as a tribute to Alfa Romeos’ one hundred year anniversary.
Viridity Energy Names Laurie Actman as Director of Government Relations and Business Development Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:00AMCONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.----Viridity Energy, a Conshohocken, PA-based smart grid company that transforms large energy consumers into virtual energy generators, today named Laurie Actman as Director of Government Relations and Business Development.
Bowie: Rock 'n' roll recluse Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:56AMDavid Bowie seems to be spending his "Golden Years" in virtual anonymity.
'America's Army' Blurs Virtual War, 'Militainment' Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:36AMToday's hyper-realistic video games transport players to the battlefield. The Pentagon uses games to recruit and train soldiers. And it's using similar technology in the war zone to guide unmanned drones. A recent article explores how realistic the games really are.
Architects and engineers bridge the grid chasm Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:18AM(PhysOrg.com) -- In the technology adoption cycle, a chasm separates powerful new technologies from the SMEs that could most benefit from them. Now, thanks to European researchers, architects and engineers are building a bridge to cross that chasm.
Striving to Map the Shape-Shifting Net Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:17AMJOHN MARKOFF Some believe that a practice called peering is fundamentally altering the Net. Others say it is of little consequence.
Hollywood Honors a "Hero of Haiti" Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:10AMReality stars come out to celebrate the heroic work of Eric Klein and Can-Do.org.
Site Uptime Network Day 2 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:36AMDay one of Site Uptime Network meeting. by Dan Kusnetzky
Dell is latest to unveil 'zero client' hardware for VDI Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:11AMComputerworld - Jumping on the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) bandwagon, Dell Inc. today announced its first "zero client" device aimed at large enterprises.
Berrow's play area dream almost a reality Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:06AMVILLAGERS in Berrow are celebrating a huge cash windfall which makes the dream of a new state-of-the-art play area a virtual reality.
'Spring training' for union members Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:13AMMany construction jobs come to an end when winter arrives in Connecticut, leaving workers with some time off. But members of Local 478 don't sit around and wait for the spring. They stay busy.
New school for Ewa Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:41AMThe first public school built like a shopping mall is taking shape on the Leeward Coast and is slated for a grand opening in January. Ewa Makai Middle School is going up on 18.5 acres of land in Gentry's master-planned development of Ewa Makai.
8pc of videogamers may be suffering symptoms of addiction Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:39AMAbout 8 per cent of people who play computer games could be addicts, according to Australian scientists.
Making Referrals as a Small Business Job Creation Engine Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:05AMFollowing on the success of last year’s Make A Referral Week, John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, is calling out to small businesses once again to stimulate the economy and create jobs through the act of referrals (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/marketing/makeareferralweek/prweb3663544.htm
Total Immersion Unveils Strategic Partner Program Aimed at Expanding Reach, Scope of Augmented Reality Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:03AMLOS ANGELES----Bringing a potent new business opportunity to U.S. VARs and Resellers, Total Immersion , the global leader in augmented reality , today rolled out an ambitious program to recruit strategic Partners in a range of vertical markets throughout North America and equip them with next-generation tools to independently market and develop customized AR solutions.
Asia leads travel industry’s recovery: Abacus Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:59AM2010 is off to a good start for Asia’s travel industry as it leads in the global travel market’s recovery, thanks to a strong performance in the last quarter of 2009.
8 per cent of videogamers may be suffering symptoms of addiction Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:38AMSydney, Mar 1 : About 8 per cent of people who play computer games could be addicts, according to Australian scientists.
No finish in sight for 'virtual' border fence Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:25AMA multibillion-dollar "virtual fence" along the southwestern border promised for completion in 2009 to protect the U.S. from terrorists, violent drug smugglers and a flood of illegal immigrants is a long way from becoming a reality, with government officials unable to say when, how or whether it will ever be completed. More than three years after launching a major border security initiative and ...
Making Referrals as a Small Business Job Creation Engine Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:00AMFollowing on the success of last year’s Make A Referral Week, John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, is calling out to small businesses once again to stimulate the economy and create jobs through the act of referrals
Video games of war dazzle, yet lack context, prof says Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:39AMWORCESTER - When the creators of the popular "Call of Duty" video game franchise develop a new game, they use many of the same resources as a Hollywood blockbuster.
South Burlington, Vermont Author Publishes New Fantasy Novel Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:01AMMad Man's Poison: Vol. II in the series "Ba El Shebub's Gift Awakens.
OSF, medical college receive $25 million donation Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:53AMIn 2004, 8-year-old Rebecca DiSomma was at the family farm in rural Fulton County driving an all-terrain vehicle with a friend when she hit a pothole and flipped. Rebecca was trapped under the 2,500-pound machine. Family members used a tractor to move the ATV, then her grandfather took her to Graham Hospital in Canton. From there, she was flown by LifeFlight to Children's Hospital of Illinois ...
Facing Elgin's racial past Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:17AMFor some, the story of progress on race relations in this country will take a personal tone. Those who lived in Elgin during the time of the Civil Rights Movement witnessed firsthand as their communities were caught up in the social upheaval of the times, and facing the consequences. For some, the story of progress in this country will always take on a much more personal tone than remembering ...
Realtors meet new reality Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:06AMRealtors had a rude awakening the last few years, yet it's also brought them back to the basics.
Too Much Information? Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:49PMAugmented reality promises to enhance our environment with informational overlays, merging the physical and the virtual. On the plus side, AR can provide information when and where we need it. On the downside, that "information" will most likely be advertising, or so suggests designer and filmmaker Keiichi Matsuda, who, about a month ago, posted a video titled Augmented (hyper)Reality: Domestic ...
Personal Finance: Recession gives kids a tough lesson about money Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:43PMEven kids can get rattled by the recession.
Wii improves motor function in stroke patients: study Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:34AMA Wii bit of therapy using virtual reality game technology provided measurable benefits to stroke patients taking part in a small pilot study, researchers reported Thursday.
Virtual world gets 'Second Life' Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:17AMThe Dunn County News - Chippewa Valley Newspapers - News, sports, homes, obits, variety, weather, and classifieds for the Chippewa Valley, Menomonie, Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Interview: Kenji Kawai Talks Unique Video Game, Film Soundtrack Experiences Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:12AM[We talk to acclaimed Japanese film and game composer Kenji Kawai about his work on soundtracks spanning Folklore for PS3 in the game space, through Ghost in the Shell: Innocence and The Sky Crawlers in the film domain.] Among anime film composers working today that also write music for videogames, Kenji Kawai is among the most internationally recognized. For instance, Ghost in the Shell ...