Washington State University archaeologists are at the helm of new research using sophisticated computer technology to learn how past societies responded to climate change.
Environment
Dec 20, 2016
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An interdisciplinary team of researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Florida is launching an initiative that will use a custom-designed video game to boost computational thinking in middle school ...
Social Sciences
Sep 16, 2016
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Restructuring IT systems in the aviation sector requires cross-disciplinary collaboration between experts from different organisations and countries. This isn't easy. Can help be found in the world of computer games?
Engineering
Sep 6, 2016
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Some computer games provide players with gay characters. At the same time, however, the gay characters can always be deselected. Where is the diversity in the gaming world? asks Norwegian game researcher.
Software
Jun 24, 2016
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Supercomputers are hungry for power. Titan—the fastest supercomputer in the country—located in Tennessee consumes about 8 megawatts of electricity each year. In return, it solves quadrillions of calculations a second. ...
Hardware
May 19, 2016
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What if computer programming could be as fun as playing video games? That's the idea behind ThoughtSTEM, a startup that teaches kids to code through immersive games where they create and control virtual environments.
Social Sciences
May 9, 2016
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New research from North Carolina State University finds that player behavior in narrative role-playing games (RPGs) reflects specific character roles - even if the game tells players nothing about the character's role. The ...
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2016
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When a person's intelligence is tested, there are exams. IQ tests, general knowledge quizzes, SATs.
Computer Sciences
Mar 16, 2016
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Sony on Monday announced it is moving its PlayStation business to Silicon Valley and consolidating its game console offerings under one roof.
Business
Jan 26, 2016
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Microsoft's Windows 10 is running on 200 million personal computers and other devices, the company says.
Software
Jan 5, 2016
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