Posted on April 5th, 2010 by axb
A neuron cell diagram – click the image for more details
Neural engineer Matthew Schiefer may have discovered an important lead in one of neurology’s most challenging problems: how to reanimate paralyzed limbs. Working at Case Western Reserve University, Schiefer was able to “hack” a nerve bundle in an unconscious subject’s leg using a small eletrode (image after jump), causing the leg to twitch .
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Filed under: Biomedical, e-News, Electrical | 2 Comments »
Tags: Biomedical, Electrical
Posted on April 2nd, 2010 by jxh
Going to Las Vegas soon? Be sure to catch this stunning attraction, which also happens to be an engineering marvel.
The Fountains of Bellagio is a water performance choreographed to light and music that takes place in front of the Bellagio hotel and casino. The fountains are set in a manmade lake and incorporate a network of pipes with more than 1,200 nozzles that synchronize with over 4,500 lights.
Amazing videos after the jump.
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Filed under: Civil, e-News, Mechanical | 1 Comment »
Tags: Art, Civil, Mechanical
Posted on April 1st, 2010 by als
The JHU Robo-Challenge is a day long competition, April 17, 2010, in which high school and middle school teams compete in five robotics challenges. The day also features speakers on robotics, tours of the Hopkins campus and the robotics buildings, and lots of prizes. Team registration is closed, but the public is invited to join in the fun.
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Tags: robotics competitions
