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Exploring the digital Universe with Europe’s Astrophysical Virtual Observatory
A new European initiative called the Astrophysical Virtual Observatory (AVO) is being launched to provide astronomers with a breathtaking potential for new discoveries. It will enable them to seamlessly combine the data from both ground- and space-based telescopes which are making observations of the Universe across the whole range of wavelengths... view more... (2001-12-05)
In the first second of Creation
At the very beginning of the Universe both forms of matter existed in equal amounts. They should have cancelled themselves out leaving just energy. But, within a second, something happened to ensure that matter prevailed - and that the Universe could develop in the way that it did. BaBar should shed light on that critical event 15 billion years... view more... (1999-06-11)
Virtual worlds in the fitness center
Almost a fifth of all people in Germany belong to one of the 6,500 fitness centers and studios across the country. Having fun doing something together adds to the enjoyment of doing good for the body while shaking off the daily stresses and dingy weather outside. A new generation of fitness machines allows users to immerse themselves in virtual... view more... (2002-11-27)
New tool trains athlete brains to react 53 percent faster
All great athletes know that in order to perform well, they can't just depend on their physical capabilities. Speed and efficiency in decision-making are just as essential. view more (2008-11-19)
Virtual robot outlines damaged heart muscle
In a joint project with the STW Technology Foundation, medical information technologists from Leiden have developed a virtual robot which meticulously scans the heart muscle using images of the heart. The contours detector reduces the work of specialists and does not affect the patients. The research group will present the results in the middle of... view more... (2002-05-23)
Training on virtual 'patient' improves carotid angiography skills
Cardiologists can learn to perform risky catheter procedures such as carotid angiography on a virtual patient simulator, rather than on real patients, according to a new study in the May 2, 2006, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. view more (2006-04-28)
Exploring the Digital Universe with Europe`s Astrophysical Virtual Observatory
Vast Databanks at the Astronomers` Fingertips view more (2001-12-05)
Virtual Maps for the Blind
The blind and visually impaired often rely on others to provide cues and information on navigating through their environments. view more (2009-09-11)
E-Health and E-business marketing tools scoop the awards at the European Information Society Technology awards in Nice
Today in Nice at the IST 2000 event**, 3 grand prize winners were selected from over 200 contestants from 26 countries around Europe to receive the prestigious European IST Prize trophy along with 200,000 Euro each. The criteria applied for selection were technical excellence, innovative content, potential market value, capacity to generate... view more... (2000-11-07)
CultureLab News - May computer games special
During May 2002 the British Council's Culturelab-uk.com forum gives users the chance to pitch their own questions to revolutionary computer games developer, Peter Molyneux, whose company Lionhead forged a whole new gaming territory with its game Black And White. This special edition of Culture Lab, devoted to gaming, features an exclusive... view more... (2002-05-16)
Iowa State engineers develop 3-D software to give doctors, students a view inside the body
James Oliver picked up an Xbox game controller, looked up to a video screen and used the device's buttons and joystick to fly through a patient's chest cavity for an up-close look at the bottom of the heart. view more (2009-11-12)
UCL and MIT team up for first human internet touch.
UCL scientists will be teaming up with colleagues at MIT to pull off the first transatlantic handshake over the internet. Professor Mel Slater and his UCL team Jesper Mortensen and Joel Jordan will make tactile contact with Professor Mandayam Srinivasan of the Touch Lab at MIT, Cambridge MA on the eve of a major conference -Internet2 - on the next... view more... (2002-10-28)
Virtual colonoscopy reveals diseases outside the colon, as well
Computed tomographic (CT) colonography, known as virtual colonoscopy, can be used to diagnose significant medical problems in organs outside the colon, according to a new study conducted at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC). view more (2005-07-27)
Glass research goes world-wide
A new website featuring the latest designs and research in glass has been launched by the University of Sunderland. Gateway to Glass provides world-wide access to contemporary glass practice and research. The site contains galleries of British and international artists' work, as well as information on global glass practice. It also includes... view more... (2003-12-10)
History in 3-D
If you don't have the time to travel to Florence, you can still see Michelangelo's statue of David on the Internet, revolving in true-to-life 3D around its own axis. view more (2009-11-05)
Is my robot happy to see me?
People are social creatures. Robots - not so much. When we think of robots, we think of cold, metallic computers without emotion. view more (2009-10-20)
Second Life data offers window into how trends spread
Do friends wear the same style of shoe or see the same movies because they have similar tastes, which is why they became friends in the first place? Or once a friendship is established, do individuals influence each other to adopt like behaviors? view more (2009-07-06)
A sophisticated virtual simulation tool to test-drive new cars
The rapidly increasing demands of today's car buyers have placed a heavy burden on car manufacturers to constantly innovate. Building prototypes to test innovative car designs is a lengthy, not to mention expensive, process and one that companies keen to retain their competitive edge can ill afford. With contemporary simulation systems often... view more... (2003-09-09)
Construction Industry To Benefit From On-Line Virtual Enterprise
Construction companies in the UK can now make use of new internet-based services that will enhance collaboration and teamwork within the whole European construction industry. Thanks to a grant of almost EUR1.5 million from the Information Society Technology (IST) Programme of the European Union's Framework Programme, the project named OSMOS (Open... view more... (2004-03-23)
Nonstick chewing gum to become a reality
Easy-to-remove chewing gum is to become a reality, thanks to a major technological break-through. The announcement will be made this week at the BA Festival of Science in York. view more (2007-09-14)
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