[ExI] Web-bits Summary: Bio, Nano, Robotics, Energy and Security

[Andres Colon]

Here are a few articles and multimedia that I think you'll find interesting:

*On Biotechnology and Health:
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Regenerative Medicine: Pathways To
Cure<http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1022>
"The Alliance for Medical Research is pleased to present a new video
explaining the benefits of Stem Cell Research." - added by arlind at
Thoughtware.TV

Scientists create 'fearless'
mouse<http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/11/scientists-create-fearless-mouse/>
"A team of University of Tokyo researchers led by professors Hitoshi Sakano
and Ko Kobayakawa have announced they have genetically engineered a mouse
that does not fear cats, simply by controlling its sense of smell. By
tweaking genes to disable certain functions of the olfactory bulb — the area
of the brain that receives information about smells directly from olfactory
receptors in the nose — the researchers were able to create a "fearless"
mouse that does not try to flee when it smells cats, foxes and other
predators." - blogged by PinkTentacle.com

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) <http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1010>
"PBS multimedia on a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a
medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to
specific parts of the brain. It is having remarkable therapeutic benefits
for otherwise treatment-resistant movement and affective disorders such as
chronic pain, Parkinson's disease, tremor and dystonia." - added by arlind
at Thoughtware.TV

Prosthetic Ankle <http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1011>
"The system uses sensors and artificial intelligence to analyze the
patient's walking pattern, with the goal of offering an amputee full
anatomical range of motion."

We Scan your Genome: DeCodeMe <http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1025>
"...a revolutionary new service that allows individuals to have their own
genome scanned." - added by arlind at Thoughtware.TV


*On Energy and Nanotech:
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Solar City: The Future Of Nanosolar<http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1037>
"Hoping to leave today's silicon solar cells behind, the Palo Alto company
Nanosolar is creating paper-thin solar panels harnessing nanotechnology, a
product that could revolutionize solar power." by arlind at Thoughtware.TV

Nanoassembly By "hand": Pick And Place Of
Nanotubes<http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1019>

*On Security and Existential Risks:*

NEC helps Big Brother watch foreigners in
Japan<http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/11/nec-helps-big-brother-watch-foreigners-in-japan/>

"As many foreign residents in Japan are already painfully aware, a new law
that takes effect November 20 will require non-Japanese people entering the
country to be fingerprinted and photographed in the name of fighting
terrorism." blogged by Pinktentacle.com

*On Robotics:
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Athlete Prototype: Nasa Moon Truck<http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1041>
"This is one of the prototypes NASA and JPL have been working on to
transport equipment around the lunar surface." added by andres at
Thoughtware.TV

The Canadian Fembot <http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1020>
You are in for a surprise. "Aiko is the brainchild of robotics developer Le
Trung and the first Canadian android to make a public appearance."

Interactive Humanoid Robot Enhanced With Virtual
Avatar<http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/968>
"Augmented Reality is now being used to provide avatars for interactive
robots."

On Software Development & Web Services:

Photo Tourism: Exploring Photo Collections In
3d<http://www.thoughtware.tv/videos/show/1034>
"Multimedia on a system for browsing large collections of photographs in 3D"
added by arlind at Thoughtware.TV
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