News tagged with interactive simulation

Astrophysicists report first simulation to create a Milky Way-like galaxy

(PhysOrg.com) -- After nine months of number-crunching on a powerful supercomputer, a beautiful spiral galaxy matching our own Milky Way emerged from a computer simulation of the physics involved in galaxy ...

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created Aug 29, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (13) | comments 45 | with audio podcast

Simulations aim to unlock nature's process of biomineralization

A University of Akron researcher is leveraging advanced modeling and simulation techniques to more precisely understand how organic materials bond to inorganic materials, a natural phenomenon that if harnessed, ...

Chemistry / Polymers

created Dec 09, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cellular traffic: Modeling shows that factors beyond crowding affect how molecules interact within cells

(PhysOrg.com) -- Using large-scale computer simulations, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have identified the most important factors affecting how molecules move through the crowded environment ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 12, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

NASA Launches Interactive Simulation

(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA today unveiled an interactive computer simulation that allows virtual explorers of all ages to dock the space shuttle at the International Space Station, experience a virtual trip to ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Mar 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

High population density triggers cultural explosions

Increasing population density, rather than boosts in human brain power, appears to have catalysed the emergence of modern human behaviour, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) scientists published in ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 04, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 3