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A Cyborg Space RaceMoffett Field CA (SPX) Apr 06, 2010 Cyborgs - human beings merged with machines - are a staple of science fiction. Star Wars's Darth Vader, Star Trek's Borg, and the Cybermen of Dr. Who are variations on this theme - and it's no coincidence they're all "bad guys." Cyborgs symbolize one of our greatest fears: that over time, we will become so enmeshed in our technology that we lose our humanity. The real-life application of cyborg science is far from horrifying. Medical technology has developed implantable heart pacemakers, insulin p ... read more |
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Robot helps stroke victims use their arms
Genoa, Italy (UPI) Mar 17, 2009 Italian scientists say they have developed a robot that could become a teacher to help paralyzed stroke patients learn to use their arms again. Researcher Elena Vergaro at the University of Genoa worked with scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology to develop the robotic arm for a pilot trial involving 10 patients. The researcher's robot assists patients as they attempt ... more Solving A 37-Year Old Space Mystery
London, Canada (SPX) Mar 17, 2010A researcher from The University of Western Ontario has helped solve a 37-year old space mystery using lunar images released yesterday by NASA and maps from his own atlas of the moon. Phil Stooke, a professor cross appointed to Western's Departments of Physics and Astronomy and Geography, published a major reference book on lunar exploration in 2007 entitled, "The International Atlas of Lu ... more Crew Does Science, Prepares For Undocking
Houston TX (SPX) Mar 17, 2010The Expedition 22 crew aboard the International Space Station conducted scientific research Tuesday while preparing for the departure of two of its members. Flight Engineer T.J. Creamer worked on the Long Term Microgravity: A Model for Investigating Mechanisms of Heart Disease with New Portable Equipment (Card) experiment that studies blood pressure decreases when the human body is exposed ... more |
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Space Available On Lunar ExpeditionsPittsburgh PA (SPX) Mar 16, 2010 Astrobotic Technology will carry 240 lbs. (109 kg) to the Moon for researchers and marketers as part of its maiden expedition in 2012 to win the Google Lunar X Prize. Science instruments, prototype exploration devices and commercial packages will be carried at $700,000 per pound, plus a $250,000 fee per payload to cover the engineering costs of integrating it into either the expedition's lander or its solar-powered robot. The company posted a technical description of the service on its Web site, a ... read more |
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