A study from McMaster University has shown that traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior to those that rely on digital media.
Education
Nov 20, 2019
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Walking, talking holograms have been a staple of sci-fi films since Princess Leia was magically brought to life in "Star Wars".
General Physics
Nov 14, 2019
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With only minutes until sunrise aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronaut Nick Hague rushed to shut off the lights in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Traveling 17,500 miles per hour, the space station ...
Space Exploration
Nov 13, 2019
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A new technique to change the structure of liquid crystals could lead to the development of fast-responding liquid crystals suitable for next generation displays—3-D, augmented and virtual reality—and advanced photonic ...
Materials Science
Nov 8, 2019
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Life has changed almost beyond recognition in the last few decades. Artificial intelligence (AI) has substituted entire job fields—intelligent software can now review legal documents, a job which was previously only carried ...
Economics & Business
Oct 15, 2019
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The story of climate change is one that people have struggled to tell convincingly for more than two decades. But it's not for lack of trying.
Environment
Sep 27, 2019
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Virtual reality and scenario-testing models are being built to help urban planners and architects get real-time feedback about the impact of their designs on mental health, particularly for older people.
Social Sciences
Aug 7, 2019
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Wuerzburg students of teacher training who like to try something new can look forward to the coming semesters. They will have the chance to try-out ViLeArn, a recently developed social-VR platform targeting virtual embodied ...
Education
Jul 30, 2019
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An educational app created at the University of Alberta is giving cell biology students a brand new perspective on their subject and may also offer a glimpse into the not-so-distant future of post-secondary education.
Education
Jul 11, 2019
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Walmart Inc, the country's largest private employer, is using virtual reality headsets to test which employees have the aptitude for middle management positions.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 8, 2019
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