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University research team creates augmented reality sandbox (w/ Video)

(Phys.org) -- Most children at some point in their schooling are taught about the water table and many wind up being tasked with creating a model of some sort to represent how it all works. Some use clay, ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created May 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Google provides peek into new search engine

(AP) -- Google has lifted the lid on a new version of its search engine, allowing users to look at the results it will generate.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 11, 2009 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Zynga builds social network as IPO looms

Zynga is building a game-themed social network in a move that promises to reduce its dependence on Facebook as it prepares for a billion-dollar debut in the stock market.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Planned Rover Test to Run a Week or More

(PhysOrg.com) -- Mars rover team members are planning a long-duration experiment with the test rover at JPL beginning next week. This test will check whether favorable motion seen in earlier tests can be sustained ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Aug 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Rover Extraction Tests Begin (w/ Video)

Using a test rover in a sandbox at JPL with special soil simulating Spirit's predicament on Mars, engineers are assessing possible maneuvers for getting Spirit out and onto firmer ground.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Test Mars Rover Checks Pivoting Technique

The Mars rover team is using a test rover at JPL to assess various extraction techniques that might get Spirit out of the loose soil of "Troy" on Mars.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jul 17, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Rover Tests Evaluating Crabwalk Moves

On firm ground, NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers can make crablike moves by turning all four steerable wheels to the same side angle, then rotating the wheels either forward or backward.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jul 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0