'Virtual Human' Tests HIV Drugs

'Virtual Human' Tests HIV Drugs

Tests on a ‘virtual physiological human’ (VPH) have simulated how well an HIV drug blocks a key protein in the lethal virus, say scientists in the UK. The method could pave the way to personalized…
Old Media Still Spooked By User Generated Content

Old Media Still Spooked By User Generated Content

Old media news groups that have put up news websites have had inconsistent success due to factors like the costs of moderation and the inconsistent quality of their user-generated content (UGC). As…
What Is A Science Blog?

What Is A Science Blog?

Because we are basically clueless about what's happening in the blogosphere, I only learned about this flare up because a gentleman from PLoS who writes for scienceblogs mentioned us in his response…
Off-World Off Roading, NASA Style

Off-World Off Roading, NASA Style

It may not be for all people, but I am betting 90% of the readers of this site and 100% of the writers would buy this car; active suspension, six-wheel drive with independent steering for each wheel…
Expression Recognition Software Gets A Facelift

Expression Recognition Software Gets A Facelift

Researchers at the Department of Artificial Intelligence (DIA) of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid’s School of Computing (FIUPM) have, in conjunction with Madrid’s Universidad Rey Juan Carlos,…
Software gets smart cars talking

Software gets smart cars talking

New technology allowing a group of vehicles to exchange data automatically with each other and with traffic control centres could pave the way for a more efficient and safer European road network.…