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Introducing Google Nose
Try searching on Google for "wet dog" or visit google.com/nose to learn more.
April 1, 2013
Will the IAU democratize the way it names space objects?
The International Astronomical Union's decision to demote Pluto from full planet status was unpopular. Will these astronomers change the way they do things?
April 1, 2013
Jay Kipper and Sean Murphy on nanotechnology in oil and gas production
How nanotechnology is being used to gain access to the harder-to-reach oil and gas reservoirs of today,
April 1, 2013
More corn for biofuels means fewer grasslands and wetlands
Using data on crop cover from USDA, researchers demonstrate that the rate of land use change to corn and soy is comparable to deforestation rates in Brazil and Indonesia in the 1980s.
March 24, 2013
Meteor lit up sky over US east coast on March 22
People from North Carolina to Maine, and as far inland as Ohio, saw a very bright meteor streak across the sky on March 22.
March 23, 2013
The history of humans on Earth, in two minutes
If you've got two minutes (OK, two and a half minutes) you can watch this cool video of the history of humans on Earth.
March 23, 2013
Why do we see illusions?
In this video, neuroscientist Mark Changizi explains why optical illusions occur
March 22, 2013
Meet Zoe, a virtual talking head that can express emotion
An expressive avatar like this one might someday serve as a digital personal assistant or replace texting with face messaging.
March 20, 2013
Robot hand ties shoelaces and deals cards
In this video, Nigel Ackland demonstrates how his new robotic hand allows him to do ordinary things with extraordinary technology.
March 18, 2013
Auroras seen at high and mid-latitudes this weekend
As expected, the March 15 coronal mass ejection or CME from the sun caused auroras, or northern lights, at high and mid latitudes.
March 18, 2013
