Selasa, 22 Mei 2012

World Science Festival's Innovation Square!

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World Science Festival
Infinite Ideas. Infinite Innovation.
The World Science Festival’s Innovation Square transforms a picturesque quad in downtown Brooklyn into a technophile’s adventure land, teeming with future-shaping innovations from around the world. It’s an unforgettable afternoon of hands-on fun for all ages.
Innovation Square
NYU Polytechnic Institute,
MetroTech Plaza
Saturday, June 2, 2012
12 pm–7 pm
FREE!
Featuring: Quantum Levitation; Humanoid Robot CHARLI-2;
Space Cruiser 3D; Flying Robotic Birds; Circuit-Bending Performances;
Interactive Challenges and More!
This event is part of the World Science Festival—a citywide science extravaganza showcasing a must-see
line-up of award-winning scientists, artists, inventors, musicians, storytellers, and adventurers. May 30 –
June 3, New York City.  For more information or to view a calendar of events visit worldsciencefestival.com.

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Senin, 21 Mei 2012

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Bright future for solar power from space

Posted: 16 May 2012 06:38 AM PDT

Solar power gathered in space could be set to provide the renewable energy of the future thanks to innovative research.

Americans support national clean-energy standard

Posted: 13 May 2012 11:46 AM PDT

The average US citizen is willing to pay 13 percent more for electricity in support of a national clean-energy standard, according to new research.

Sabtu, 19 Mei 2012

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New silicon memory chip may offer super-fast memory

Posted: 18 May 2012 10:25 AM PDT

The first purely silicon oxide-based "resistive RAM" memory chip that can operate in ambient conditions -- opening up the possibility of new super-fast memory -- has now been developed.

Jumat, 18 Mei 2012

Set Your Sights on Winning an Awesome Trip!

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Set Your Sights On Winning An Awesome Trip!
Transitions Adaptive Lenses, Through Your Eyes Photo Contest - Set Your Sights on Winning an Awesome Trip!
You can win an all-expenses paid domestic Mentor Series Trek and a chance to have your winning image featured in an upcoming issue of Popular Science. Upload your best sightseeing images to the Transitions® lenses: Through Your Eyes Contest, sponsored by VSP Vision Care and Transitions lenses, the lenses that adapt to enhance your vision, and hosted by Popular Science.

Images that capture the fun and creative joy of sightseeing with your camera are what we’re looking for, and the pictures you submit can be shot at any identifiable site, location, or event you encounter in your travels, from far-flung vacation destinations to those in your hometown. To enter, submit your images to popsci.com/transitionscontest anytime from May 12 - July 29, 2012.

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Kamis, 17 Mei 2012

The Most Violent Videogame We've Ever Seen

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Getting in tune: Researchers solve tuning problem for wireless power transfer systems

Posted: 15 May 2012 07:46 AM PDT

Researchers have developed a new way to fine-tune wireless power transfer (WPT) receivers, making the systems more efficient and functional. WPT systems hold promise for charging electric vehicles, electronic devices and other technologies.

Rabu, 16 Mei 2012

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Ultrasensitive biosensor promising for medical diagnostics

Posted: 15 May 2012 07:47 AM PDT

Researchers have created an ultrasensitive biosensor that could open up new opportunities for early detection of cancer and "personalized medicine" tailored to the specific biochemistry of individual patients.