Kinect hacks: Lazy chairs, electrical puppets, magic tricks
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-16 0:08)
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Our latest round-up of Kinect hacks features a Microsoft-developed chair, a Kinect-controlled person and a little bit of magic
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Mind controls: How magnets make the worm turn
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-16 0:00)
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Magnetogenetics is a new spin on optogenetics, using magnets instead of fibre optics to turn nerve cells on and off (full text available to subscribers)
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CultureLab loves... 15 April 2011 edition
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-15 23:30)
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What CultureLab loves in the world of science, art and culture this week
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Human+: forecasting our future
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-15 23:25)
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The Human+ exhibition in Dublin celebrates our speculation about the future of humanity
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Feedback: Far infrared, the fruitloop favourite
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-15 23:00)
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The astonishing powers of the far infrared, quantum healing comes to London, the classification that isn't, and more (full text available to subscribers)
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Acidic ocean robs coral of vital building material
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-15 22:00)
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Carbon dioxide dissolved in water has pillaged the Great Barrier Reef of a compound that corals need to grow
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iPad app adds extra layers to watching TV
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-15 21:30)
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The prototype GOAB iPad app offers another layer of information for users who surf while watching television
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Mind controls: Putting a light switch in the brain
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-15 21:04)
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With optogenetics, researchers can implant optical fibres to control genetically modified animals– could gene therapy bring it to humans? (full text available to subscribers)
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James Watson menaced by hoodies shouting 'racist!'
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-15 20:47)
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The co-discoverer of the structure of DNA was menaced by stick-wielding protesters shouting "racist!" as he prepared to deliver a lecture in Greece
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How Japan will survive psychological fallout of crisis
from New Scientist - Online News
(2011-4-15 20:21)
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The mental trauma of Japan's recent disasters may last longer than any other damage– but the psychological attributes of the culture will help
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