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Tag Archives: computing power
PCs around the world unite to map the Milky Way
At this very moment, tens of thousands of home computers around the world are quietly working together to solve the largest and most basic mysteries of our galaxy.
Posted in Space & Earth
Tagged Astronomers, computational power, computer scientists, computing power, computing project, dwarf galaxies, extraterrestrial life, fastest supercomputer, interdisciplinary team, life today, milky way galaxy, netbooks, open infrastructure, personal computer, processing power, rensselaer polytechnic institute, seti home project, undergraduates, volunteer base
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Cockroaches offer inspiration for running robots
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The sight of a cockroach scurrying for cover may be nauseating, but the insect is also a biological and engineering marvel, and is providing researchers at Oregon State University with what they call “bioinspiration” in a quest … Continue reading
Posted in Technology & Engineering
Tagged cockroach, cockroaches, computing power, corvallis, energy storage, guinea hen, john schmitt, legged robot, manufacturing engineering, muscle action, national science foundation, nerve impulse, oregon state university, perturbations, professional journal, reflex control, remarkable abilities, rough ground, rough terrain
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