Daily Archives: February 28, 2012

Symphony of Science – The Greatest Show on Earth!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Deskarati

Symphony of Science – The Greatest Show on Earth!

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HoverMast cam launches in 10 seconds

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Deskarati

The HoverMast is a hovering surveillance machine that can be deployed from a small vehicle such as an armored SUV. The machine, developed by Sky Sapience and currently at the prototype stage, can be deployed to an altitude of up … Continue reading →

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This tiny galaxy might rewrite the early history of the universe

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Deskarati

This dwarf galaxy is located just 59 million light-years away, making it one of the closest galaxies to our own. But because most of its stars are still just starting out, it’s like a portal to the early universe. The … Continue reading →

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Universal vaccine could give us a world without the flu

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Deskarati

Because flu viruses mutate so fast, the only way to stop them is to destroy their ability to evolve. That’s the key to creating a universal flu vaccine… and now we may have found the secret to creating one, and … Continue reading →

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Mouse glove is designed for new comfort zones

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Deskarati

Yet another alternative to the conventional computer mouse is being marketed, this time a pull-on glove that behaves as a mouse. The Ion Wireless Air Mouse Glove is from a Cocoa, Florida-based company, Bellco Ventures, which describes itself as specializing … Continue reading →

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Brian Cox joins the judges of new engineering “Nobel” prize

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Deskarati

Organisers have announced the judging panel for a new £1m prize billed as a “Nobel” for engineers. The 14-strong panel includes experts from a variety of disciplines, including TV physicist Brian Cox. The prize, funded by an endowment from a number … Continue reading →

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