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Star Trek’s Holodeck, it seems, may only be a few years away.
A team of European researchers has “virtually” teleported real objects through cyberspace, touched things in virtual reality and even felt the movements of a virtual dance partner.
Digital future heralded for forensic medicine
Ever since the CSI TV series hit the airwaves, everyone knows that forensic doctors use high-tech tools in their criminal investigations and computers to reconstruct how the crime or accident happened. Less well-known, on the other hand, is that the University of Bern’s Institute of Forensic Medicine actively pioneers innovations in forensics.
Astronauts on board the International Space Station to be helped by robotic teammate.
In September 2010, Robonaut 2 (R2) will be taken to the ISS by the space shuttle 'Discovery'. Here, it will become the first humanoid robot to work in space. R2 was developed by NASA and General Motors, and will be capable of completing precise tasks such as setting up science experiments, or even running a vacuum cleaner.
3D Sun for the iPhone
Imagine holding the entire sun in the palm of your hand. Now you can. A new iPhone app developed by NASA-supported programmers delivers a live global view of the sun directly to your cell phone.
Yamaha Silent Pianos Making A Noise With Free Hi-Fi Systems
Yamaha have announced details of an exciting 4-month promotion which will see all 'silent' upright and grand piano models sold between September and December being shipped with a superb award-winning M-430 Hi-Fi system completely free of charge to cust
Rome was built in a day, with hundreds of thousands of digital photos
The ancient city of Rome was not built in a day. It took nearly a decade to build the Colosseum, and almost a century to construct St. Peter's Basilica. But now the city, including these landmarks, can be digitised in just a matter of hours.
Research Brings 3DTV Closer To Home
Films made in 3D could soon pack more of a punch thanks to work being carried out by a De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) researcher.
Coventry engineering firm helps young designer to set sail with futuristic yacht design
Specialist Coventry engineering company, Visioneering has lent its support to help bring to fruition the dreams of a local young designer. Coventry University graduate, Alastair Callender, 23, has developed a ‘green’ superyacht which will be powered from wind, solar and Hybrid Marine Power (HMP).
Forensics Underfoot: Shoeprint Evidence Gets the Google Treatment
A shoeprint etched in blood or dust can make a crucial difference in a criminal case, but it all depends on the ability of human examiners to identify a matching shoeprint pattern from thousands in their databases.
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