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Engineers create 3-D model to help biologists combat blue tongue virus

A large 3D model of the Blue Tongue virus has been created by WMG engineers, helping biologists devise new ways to combat the virus and potentially develop anti-viral drugs. The model is 5,200,000 times larger than the real thing and will be on display at the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition.

SourceUniversity of Warwick·DateJun 23, 2008

June GEOSPHERE media highlights

The June issue of GEOSPHERE discusses delamination models for the Columbia River Basalt Group, a USGS Great Basin Paleontological Database with 150 years of fossil data, and 3D modeling techniques in Oklahoma and Ireland. Geochemical processes also contribute to contamination in northern Mexico's Rio Conchos basin.

SourceGeological Society of America·JournalGeosphere·DateMay 29, 2008
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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Math models snowflakes

Mathematicians at UC Davis and University of Wisconsin-Madison develop program to model snowflake growth, revealing complex structures and rare patterns. The model generates a wide range of natural snowflake shapes, including novel forms like the 'butterflake', which could appear in nature but would be fragile.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·DateJan 16, 2008

Vacation photos create 3-D models of world landmarks

Researchers at the University of Washington have created 3D models of landmarks using vacation photos from Flickr. The models were accurate enough to show individual figures carved into stone facades, with resolutions comparable to those obtained by laser scanners.

SourceUniversity of Washington·DateNov 1, 2007

Unique models help teach nanoscience to the blind

Blind and visually impaired students can engage with nanoscience through tactile models, bridging the gap between observation and experimentation. The 3D models are created from data generated by tools like SEM and AFM, allowing for a more immersive experience.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·DateMar 27, 2007

Scientists crack open stellar evolution

Researchers created a mathematical code that describes how low-mass stars destroy helium-3 during evolution. This process resolves the discrepancy between helium-3 abundance and the Big Bang theory, providing insights into the universe's early stages.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateOct 26, 2006
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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3-D model reveals secrets of metastasis

A new study uses a 3D model to reveal the secrets of metastasis in human prostate tumor cells. Cells move slower and need to chop or squeeze through fibers to progress. The research provides insights into why two-dimensional assays for metastasis-inhibiting drugs are not effective.

SourceWhitehead Institute for Biomedical Research·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 11, 2006

Radiologists help provide worldwide access to ancient art

Researchers used volumetric CT imaging to analyze the mask's composition, revealing previously unknown aspects of its creation. The study also showed internal and external damage not visible to the naked eye, which was corrected using rapid prototyping software.

SourceRadiological Society of North America·DateNov 29, 2004
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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A simple model for the formation of ice clouds

Scientists develop a simple thermodynamic model to describe ice particle formation in atmosphere, independent of solute nature. The model requires only temperature and relative humidity as parameters.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateAug 8, 2000

Scientists construct interactive molecular model

Researchers developed an interactive 3D molecular model of GRK2, a crucial regulator of neurotransmitter and hormone receptors. The model allowed scientists to interact with the molecular structure, facilitating the identification of new lead compounds as inhibitors of GRK2.

SourceAmerican Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists·JournalAAPS PharmSci·DateMar 27, 2000

African Landscape Shaped By Single Magma Plume

Researchers Norman H. Sleep and Cindy J. Ebinger find that a single giant plume of magma rose from Earth's mantle 45 million years ago, shaping Africa's striking geological features such as Mount Kilimanjaro and the Ethiopian plateau.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature·DateOct 28, 1998
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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Did The Big Bang Come With Strings Attached?

Researchers have modeled semilocal strings in the universe, which may explain why there is more matter than antimatter. The strings' behavior could also shed light on the formation of galaxies and large-scale structure.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review D·DateJun 30, 1998

Complicated Hip Surgery Benefits From 3-D Models

A study at Washington University School of Medicine found that 3-D models of the pelvis are more accurate than X-ray images in preparing surgeons to revise hip replacements. This added information helps with crucial planning stages for complicated surgeries, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes.

SourceWashU Medicine·JournalJournal of Computer Assisted Tomography·DateApr 30, 1998

A Faster, Better Way To Compute Medical Models From Noisy Images

Researchers have developed a fast new way to compute three-dimensional models of internal organs and anatomical features from noisy medical images. The method, based on partial-differential equations, allows doctors to build accurate models with just a single click inside the region of interest.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·DateMar 30, 1998
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Mystery Of Vital Cell Protein Solved After 30 Years

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory create first 3-dimensional atomic model of tubulin, a protein essential for cell division and material transport. The model reveals the structure of tubulin's three functional components and its interaction with anti-cancer drug taxol.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateJan 8, 1998

3-D Simulation Predicts Earth's Coronal Mass Ejections

University of Michigan researchers use ultra-high speed custom software to simulate coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and their effects on the Earth's magnetosphere. The simulations, run on a supercomputer, can predict solar wind events up to 17 times faster than real time.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·DateDec 11, 1997
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Computer Models Of The Heart Can Help Cure Cardiac Ills

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University use computer models to study serious cardiac disorders and test potential treatments. By mimicking the heart's physiological functions in a highly detailed model, they aim to find medicines that can prolong the lives of millions suffering from congestive heart failure.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·DateJul 29, 1997