Although computer-assisted facial-recognition techniques for cow-indentification are making considerable progress (see previous), there are other ways of doing so – nose prints for example. Researchers Ary Noviyanto and Aniati Murni Arymurthy of the Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia, outline the details in a comprehensve report for the journal Computers and Electronics in […]
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A look back at how good old-fashioned books can save your life
The question of print books versus e-books is a matter of life and death, if Bill Crozier’s theory is correct. In 2006, Mr. Crozier proposed that schoolchildren be equipped with thick books, to use as shields if and when their school is attacked by terrorists. Mr. Crozier proposed this theory during his campaign to become Superintendent of Education for […]
The possible meaning and import of a chocolate brain
Much technology and much thought went into the making of an edible chocolate brain. The meaning, import, and worth of the effort have yet to be determined. This video explains to a limited degree: [vimeo]42116935[/vimeo] Further details are on the Instructables web site: Edible Chocolate Brain from MRI Scan This instructable will show you how […]
Ear prints: His printer prints ears. It excretes ears.
“I’m Dr. Bonassar, and my lab makes.. ears.” So begins this tiny documentary from Cornell University. His lab makes components of ears, with living parts, so he says: (Thanks to investigator Norm Trigoboff for bringing this to our attention.)