News tagged with virtual tools

Real science in virtual school labs

Up-to-date marine data enables students to carry out scientifically valid virtual experiments. The method yields insights on how scientific knowledge is created and developed, according to research from the ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sandia researchers merge gaming, simulation tools to create models for border security

With funding from the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP), researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a high-fidelity simulation and analysis program that ...

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Delivering the virtual cell to the world

Although he trained as a medical doctor, Dr. Ion Moraru’s only patients now are computers, tasked to perform a host of incredibly sophisticated computing chores for a growing number of laboratories and departments at ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 29, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Game Lets Soldiers Train in a Virtual Iraq or Afghanistan

(PhysOrg.com) -- A training tool being developed by a research team from the Arts and Technology program may soon make it easier for military service men and women to perform their missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. ...

Technology / Software

created Feb 23, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Virtual maps for the blind

The blind and visually impaired often rely on others to provide cues and information on navigating through their environments. The problem with this method is that it doesn't give them the tools to venture out on their own, ...

Technology / Software

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Firm feeds demand for iPhone apps

Companies are increasingly pitching their products using text messages and cellphone applications. But a South Florida entrepreneur is taking the idea to the next level by designing iPhone apps for large companies, and using ...

Technology / Software

created Aug 28, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Community-driven, open source solution for B2B transactions

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new open source, Web 2.0-inspired solution for building and managing business relationships online promises to level the playing field for small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Technology / Software

created Jul 31, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Software may speed journey from catwalk to consumer

(PhysOrg.com) -- The latest fashions could find their way from catwalk to consumers faster in the future, thanks to the work of a student at The University of Manchester.

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

IBM Creates Software for Holding Face-to-Face Meetings in Virtual Worlds

IBM is making it easier for widely dispersed businesspeople to interact and collaborate without the time and expense of in-person meetings.

Technology / Software

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Testbeds to breed next-generation systems

(PhysOrg.com) -- The systems that let you zap a photo to a friend, or an astronomer to control a telescope continents away, require intensive simulation and testing. Research has now made those key steps far easier.

Technology / Engineering

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0