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The first virtual reality technology to let you see, hear, smell, taste and touch

(PhysOrg.com) -- The first virtual reality headset that can stimulate all five senses will be unveiled at a major science event in London on March 4th.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (22) | comments 8




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Biodiversity could be casualty of Myanmar openness

(AP) -- As many as 40,000 gorgeously plumed birds known as the Gurney's pitta thrive in the lowland rainforests of economically backward Myanmar. Across the border, Thailand's last five pairs are guarded around ...

Biology / Ecology

created May 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Self-driving cars set for test drive in Nevada (Update)

Nevada drivers could soon be sharing the road with vehicles that don't need them.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created May 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (13) | comments 12

Leicester partnering world sidecar champions

The Department of Engineering at the University of Leicester is collaborating with Ben and Tom Birchall, former World Sidecar Champions, to improve the performance of their F2 sidecar at this year's Isle of ...

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google Street View to launch in Botswana

Botswana will be the second African country to launch Google Street View, officials announced Thursday, saying the technology would boost the nation as a diamond exporter and safari destination.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hotels with poor websites face drop in profits

Customers expect a host of features on hotel websites, even when looking at small hotels in developing countries, according to the researchers from the University of Portsmouth.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Feb 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers examine consequences of non-intervention for infectious disease in African great apes

Infectious disease has joined poaching and habitat loss as a major threat to the survival of African great apes as they have become restricted to ever-smaller populations. Despite the work of dedicated conservationists, efforts ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

The iPhone's Siri doesn't seem so smart in Scotland

D'ye want me tae spaek more clearly, Siri? Aye, ye would.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Romney sees starships fueled by private enterprise

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney tried to boost support on Florida's "Space Coast" Friday ahead of next week's key primary, promising business would play a bigger role in future missions.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jan 28, 2012 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (10) | comments 7

Solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights

A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

China Telecom launches British mobile venture

Telecoms giant China Telecom is launching a mobile virtual network in Britain in partnership with Everything Everywhere, targeting Chinese residents and visitors, the British company said Wednesday.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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