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Putting heads (and computers) together to solve global problems

(PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine if the planet's collective brainpower and computing power could be brought together to tackle some of the world's toughest problems, including global climate change and cancer. It may sound like science ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

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Gaming for a cure: Computer gamers tackle protein folding

Computer scientists and biochemists at the University of Washington two years ago launched an ambitious project harnessing the brainpower of computer gamers to solve medical problems.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Aug 04, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (13) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Computer game's high score could earn the Nobel Prize in medicine

Gamers have devoted countless years of collective brainpower to rescuing princesses or protecting the planet against alien invasions. This week researchers at the University of Washington will try to harness ...

Technology / Software

created May 08, 2008 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (50) | comments 5

Which came first, social dominance or big brains? Wasps may tell

There’s new evidence supporting the idea that bigger brains are better. A study of a tropical wasp suggests that the brainpower required to be dominant drives brain capacity.

Biology /

created Mar 11, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Verizon, Samsung Introduce SCH-u740

Yesterday Verizon Wireless and Samsung announced the availability of the SCH-u740 -- a slim, sleek and stylish messaging device with a dual-hinge. The handset's unique design allows for communications options ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 15, 2007 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (37) | comments 0


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