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Gamers solve molecular puzzle that baffled scientists. MSNBC's Thomas Roberts talks with University of Washington Center for Game Science director Seth Cooper and researcher Firas Khatib about a video game that helped unravel a protein structure in an AIDS-like virus. By Alan Boyle, Science Editor, NBC News Last updated 12:45 p.m. ET Sept. 20: Video-game players have solved a molecular puzzle that stumped scientists for years, and those scientists say the accomplishment could point the way to crowdsourced cures for AIDS and other diseases. "This is one small piece of the puzzle in being able to help with AIDS," Firas Khatib, a biochemist at the University of Washington, told me. Khatib is the lead author of a research paper on the project, published today by Nature Structural & Molecular Biology.
"People have spatial reasoning skills, something computers are not yet good at," Seth Cooper, a UW computer scientist who is Foldit's lead designer and developer, explained in a news release. That's where Foldit plays a role. They could. 10 Roads That Will Scare You Stupid. Creepy All Hallow’s Eve. Samhain. Halloween.
Call it what you want, but it is fast approaching! We have all heard our fair share of urban legends, visited some “haunted” houses, been to these locations willingly. A75 Kinmont Straight South West Scotland For over fifty years this road has been the scene of numerous hauntings. Kelly Road Ohioville, Pennsylvania A one-mile section of Kelly Road, Ohioville, Pennsylvania is an area that has had numerous reports of paranormal activity and bizarre happenings. Dead Man’s Curve Clermont County, Ohio Dead man’s curve is a dangerous turning intersection in Clermont County–according to the most common reports, at the place where 222 meets State Route 125. According to Haunted Ohio III, Rick’s friend Todd said “Rick and I were heading home from Bethel to Amelia.
Due to rerouting, the actual location of Dead Man’s Curve is somewhat in doubt. Stocksbridge By-Pass England To answer you question, yes, size does matter. Tuen Mun Road Hong Kong Highway 666. More Intelligent Life. WHEN YEARS ARE CELEBS If it’s not 1914, it’s 1989. Never mind the Great Man theory of history, Simon Reid-Henry argues—we now have a Great Year theory read more » DODGING ASTEROIDS TOGETHER A Game, a Gadget and an App: Tom Standage interacts in space, banishes pesky wires and rethinks his to-do list read more » THE SLASHING OF THE ROKEBY VENUS An act of vandalism shocked the nation, but it got people thinking too.
Rebecca Willis revisits the scene read more » SPOOKILY SIMILAR The Music of Science: the Moon is a part of our world—and all the more so, Oliver Morton explains, when you know what it is made of read more » WHAT IS THE BEST PUNCTUATION MARK? The Big Question: no sentence is complete without one, yet they are often taken for granted. A very short history, by Rosie Blau read more » THE AMPERSAND IS THE BEST The Big Question: Ali Smith marvels at the cat-like quality of the ampersand, "slinking between punctuation and letterhood" read more » Amazing Word Clock. Man decorates basement with $10 worth of Sharpie | Heraldleaderphoto.com. How To Tell If Somebody Loves You. Somebody loves you if they pick an eyelash off of your face or wet a napkin and apply it to your dirty skin.
You didn’t ask for these things, but this person went ahead and did it anyway. They don’t want to see you looking like a fool with eyelashes and crumbs on your face. They notice these things. They really look at you and are the first to notice if something is amiss with your beautiful visage! Somebody loves you if they assume the role of caretaker when you’re sick. Somebody loves you if they call you out on your bullshit. Somebody loves you if they don't mind the quiet. Somebody loves you if they want you to be happy, even if that involves something that doesn't benefit them. Somebody loves you if they can order you food without having to be told what you want. Somebody will always love you.
Mindfuck Movies list. 40 Belief-Shaking Remarks From a Ruthless Nonconformist. If there’s one thing Friedrich Nietzsche did well, it’s obliterate feel-good beliefs people have about themselves. He has been criticized for being a misanthrope, a subvert, a cynic and a pessimist, but I think these assessments are off the mark. I believe he only wanted human beings to be more honest with themselves. He did have a remarkable gift for aphorism — he once declared, “It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book.” A hundred years after his death, Nietzsche retains his disturbing talent for turning a person’s worldview upside-down with one jarring remark. Even today his words remain controversial. Here are 40 unsympathetic statements from the man himself. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
More of Nietzsche’s genius here. Have a lot on your mind? Everyday mindfulness has transformed my life, and the lives of many others. 52 Projects. All sizes | Mythical Creatures. Heaven On Earth (8 Pics) For more fun facts, click HERE.