More than 50 years after the invention of the laser, scientists have built the world’s…
Month: February 2011
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Watson Graduates From Game Contestant to Physician Assistant
Fresh from a super-sized “Jeopardy” victory where it looked suspiciously like President Obama’s ubiquitous teleprompter,…
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NYT shoots down “iPhone Nano” rumors, but bolsters MobileMe chatter (Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson – So, what exactly do we know about the next iPhone? Not much,…
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Promise of genomics research needs a realistic view, experts urge
Unrealistic expectations about genomic medicine have created a “bubble” that needs deflating before it puts…
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Improving microscopy by following the astronomers’ guide star
A corrective strategy used by astronomers to sharpen images of celestial bodies can now help…
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Sleeping Trojan horse to aid imaging of diseased cells
A unique strategy developed by researchers in the UK is opening up new possibilities for…
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Controlling a computer with thoughts?
Researchers will place brain-computer interfaces in patients with spinal cord injuries to test if it…
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Eggs’ quality control mechanism explained
To protect the health of future generations, the body keeps a careful watch on its…
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Catching space weather in the act
Special cameras aboard the Interstellar Boundary Explorer, or IBEX, spacecraft have snapped the first shots…
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Samsung Adds New Stars to Android Galaxy
Last year, Samsung put its production of Android devices into full gear and delivered its…