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Pharmacology - Dec 13
Roche announces positive Phase III study results for Tecentriq plus Cotellic and Zelboraf in people with previously untreated BRAF V600 mutation-positive advanced melanoma
Roche announces positive Phase III study results for Tecentriq plus Cotellic and Zelboraf in people with previously untreated BRAF V600 mutation-positive advanced melanoma
Computer Science - Dec 13
Waymo acquires Latent Logic to accelerate progress towards safe, driverless vehicles
Waymo acquires Latent Logic to accelerate progress towards safe, driverless vehicles
Physics - Dec 12
Scientific process inspires UChicago art/science lab, whose latest play entangles quantum concepts and kung fu
Scientific process inspires UChicago art/science lab, whose latest play entangles quantum concepts and kung fu
Astronomy - Dec 12
Simulations Attempt to Reconstruct One of the Most Explosive Events in the Universe: A Neutron Star Merger
Simulations Attempt to Reconstruct One of the Most Explosive Events in the Universe: A Neutron Star Merger

Pharmacology - Dec 12
Roche’s fixed-dose subcutaneous combination of Perjeta and Herceptin comparable to intravenous formulations in people with HER2-positive breast cancer
Roche’s fixed-dose subcutaneous combination of Perjeta and Herceptin comparable to intravenous formulations in people with HER2-positive breast cancer
Pharmacology - Dec 11
APHINITY six-year results strengthen evidence of clinical benefit with Roche’s Perjeta-based regimen
APHINITY six-year results strengthen evidence of clinical benefit with Roche’s Perjeta-based regimen
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Robot mom would beat robot butler in popularity contest
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa - If you tickle a robot, it may not laugh, but you may still consider it humanlike - depending on its role in your life, reports an international group of researchers. Designers and engineers assign robots specific roles, such as servant, caregiver, assistant or playmate. Researchers found that people expressed more positive feelings toward a robot that would take care of them than toward a robot that needed care.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa - If you tickle a robot, it may not laugh, but you may still consider it humanlike - depending on its role in your life, reports an international group of researchers. Designers and engineers assign robots specific roles, such as servant, caregiver, assistant or playmate. Researchers found that people expressed more positive feelings toward a robot that would take care of them than toward a robot that needed care.
Timing of tweets is clue to authenticity of tweeters
Scientists determine the difference between human tweeters, those managed by groups of people and automated Twitter accounts based on tweet timings. The researchers, from Imperial College London, found that they could easily tell if humans were responsible for tweets, irrespective of their content, based on when the user's tweet was posted.
Scientists determine the difference between human tweeters, those managed by groups of people and automated Twitter accounts based on tweet timings. The researchers, from Imperial College London, found that they could easily tell if humans were responsible for tweets, irrespective of their content, based on when the user's tweet was posted.
Development of New Advanced Materials to Get Boost
The Materials Project-an open-access Google-like database for materials research developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)-is working with Intermolecular, Inc. to enhance the tool's modeling capabilities and thus accelerate the speed of new material development by tenfold or more over conventional approaches.
The Materials Project-an open-access Google-like database for materials research developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)-is working with Intermolecular, Inc. to enhance the tool's modeling capabilities and thus accelerate the speed of new material development by tenfold or more over conventional approaches.
Almost Half of Mobile Apps Access Privacy-sensitive Data on iOS devices, Computer Scientists Find
Almost half of the mobile apps running on Apple's iOS operating system access the unique identifier of the devices where they're downloaded, computer scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have found. In addition, more than 13 percent access the devices' location and more than 6 percent the address book.
Almost half of the mobile apps running on Apple's iOS operating system access the unique identifier of the devices where they're downloaded, computer scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have found. In addition, more than 13 percent access the devices' location and more than 6 percent the address book.
Making memories brings us closer to quantum computers
A breakthrough which brings us closer to solving problems more complex than any current supercomputer can address, in codebreaking, physics, and clean energy, has been achieved by researchers from the University of Sydney and Dartmouth College in the US.
A breakthrough which brings us closer to solving problems more complex than any current supercomputer can address, in codebreaking, physics, and clean energy, has been achieved by researchers from the University of Sydney and Dartmouth College in the US.
What makes people click?
A new study has analysed tens of thousands of articles available to readers of online news and created a model to find out 'what makes people click'. The researchers developed a model of "news appeal" based on the words contained in an article's title and text intro, which is what a reader uses when they choose to click on a story.
A new study has analysed tens of thousands of articles available to readers of online news and created a model to find out 'what makes people click'. The researchers developed a model of "news appeal" based on the words contained in an article's title and text intro, which is what a reader uses when they choose to click on a story.
Introducing Quantum Physics in a Refrigerator
The quantum physicists in Innsbruck welcome an addition to their team: Gerhard Kirchmair - a young aspiring physicist who brings a new technology to the Tyrol. The young scientist will investigate quantum mechanical phenomena by using superconducting circuits to build hybrid architectures for quantum information processing.
The quantum physicists in Innsbruck welcome an addition to their team: Gerhard Kirchmair - a young aspiring physicist who brings a new technology to the Tyrol. The young scientist will investigate quantum mechanical phenomena by using superconducting circuits to build hybrid architectures for quantum information processing.
Interactive public displays not being used to full potential, says research
Interactive public information displays and wallflowers have something in common, according to University of Sydney information technologies researchers: they simply sit around hoping someone will notice them. The need for Interactive Public Information Displays (PIDs) to overcome a number of challenges will be reported this week at the International Symposium on Pervasive Displays in Mountain View, California.
Interactive public information displays and wallflowers have something in common, according to University of Sydney information technologies researchers: they simply sit around hoping someone will notice them. The need for Interactive Public Information Displays (PIDs) to overcome a number of challenges will be reported this week at the International Symposium on Pervasive Displays in Mountain View, California.
Catching graphene butterflies
16 May 2013 Wonder material graphene, when combined with other graphene-like materials, paves the way for vast new areas of scientific discovery and previously unheard-of applications, University of Manchester researchers have revealed. Writing in Nature , a large international team led Dr Roman Gorbachev from The University of Manchester shows that, when graphene placed on top of insulating boron nitride, or 'white graphene', the electronic properties of graphene change dramatically revealing a pattern resembling a butterfly.
16 May 2013 Wonder material graphene, when combined with other graphene-like materials, paves the way for vast new areas of scientific discovery and previously unheard-of applications, University of Manchester researchers have revealed. Writing in Nature , a large international team led Dr Roman Gorbachev from The University of Manchester shows that, when graphene placed on top of insulating boron nitride, or 'white graphene', the electronic properties of graphene change dramatically revealing a pattern resembling a butterfly.
New QResearch tool to improve stroke treatment
University of Nottingham researchers have developed a new predictive tool to help GPs identify and treat patients at risk of stroke. The QStroke algorithm has been shown to be better at predicting risk of primary stroke than current methods among those with atrial fibrillation who may need anticoagulants.
University of Nottingham researchers have developed a new predictive tool to help GPs identify and treat patients at risk of stroke. The QStroke algorithm has been shown to be better at predicting risk of primary stroke than current methods among those with atrial fibrillation who may need anticoagulants.
Big Data for Development: Mobile phone data could be used to prevent the spread of epidemics in developing countries
BOSTON - Computer scientists at the University of Birmingham have devised a new set of models, using mobile phone data, for studying the geographic evolution of country-wide epidemics and for understanding and planning the diffusion of information among the population to advise on strategies to avoid spreading the infection further.
BOSTON - Computer scientists at the University of Birmingham have devised a new set of models, using mobile phone data, for studying the geographic evolution of country-wide epidemics and for understanding and planning the diffusion of information among the population to advise on strategies to avoid spreading the infection further.
Motivations behind Pinterest activity
Researchers at the University of Minnesota and Georgia Tech release first study of the popular social networking site MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/23/2013) —Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Georgia Tech have released the first-ever study of Pinterest that gives new insight into the activity on the popular social networking site.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota and Georgia Tech release first study of the popular social networking site MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/23/2013) —Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Georgia Tech have released the first-ever study of Pinterest that gives new insight into the activity on the popular social networking site.
Reseachers using supercomputer to improve satellite precipitation observation
Civil engineering's Reed leads effort to enhance scientists' understanding of global precipitation using NSF's Blue Waters supercomputer UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A research team including Penn State engineers will use one of the world's most powerful computers to enhance scientists' understanding of global precipitation.
Civil engineering's Reed leads effort to enhance scientists' understanding of global precipitation using NSF's Blue Waters supercomputer UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A research team including Penn State engineers will use one of the world's most powerful computers to enhance scientists' understanding of global precipitation.
Researchers using supercomputer to improve satellite precipitation observation
Civil engineering's Reed leads effort to enhance scientists' understanding of global precipitation using NSF's Blue Waters supercomputer UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A research team including Penn State engineers will use one of the world's most powerful computers to enhance scientists' understanding of global precipitation.
Civil engineering's Reed leads effort to enhance scientists' understanding of global precipitation using NSF's Blue Waters supercomputer UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A research team including Penn State engineers will use one of the world's most powerful computers to enhance scientists' understanding of global precipitation.
Treating the virtual patient
Researchers at Cardiff and Bristol Universities will today (Friday 19 April) show how ground-breaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a 'virtual patient'. Already used by trainee radiographers at Cardiff University, UHD technology, using the UK's research and education high-speed data network Janet , has the potential to revolutionise the way medical training is conducted.
Researchers at Cardiff and Bristol Universities will today (Friday 19 April) show how ground-breaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a 'virtual patient'. Already used by trainee radiographers at Cardiff University, UHD technology, using the UK's research and education high-speed data network Janet , has the potential to revolutionise the way medical training is conducted.
Bristol to provide cutting edge cloud network technology to enhance the fields of telemedicine
Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff will today [Friday 19 April] show how groundbreaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a 'virtual patient'. Already used by trainee radiographers at Cardiff University, UHD technology, using the UK's research and education high-speed data network Janet, has the potential to revolutionise the way medical training is conducted.
Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff will today [Friday 19 April] show how groundbreaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a 'virtual patient'. Already used by trainee radiographers at Cardiff University, UHD technology, using the UK's research and education high-speed data network Janet, has the potential to revolutionise the way medical training is conducted.
Free Web-Based Photo Enhancement Tool Developed By UT Austin Scientists
AUSTIN, Texas — What began as an effort to better understand how animal and human visual systems work has led to a revolutionary method for enlarging and enhancing photos that is being made available, free of charge, from the Center for Perceptual Systems at The University of Texas at Austin. Wilson Geisler, center director and professor in the Department of Psychology, said that the free image-processing website allows users to upload as many as 1,000 images daily.
AUSTIN, Texas — What began as an effort to better understand how animal and human visual systems work has led to a revolutionary method for enlarging and enhancing photos that is being made available, free of charge, from the Center for Perceptual Systems at The University of Texas at Austin. Wilson Geisler, center director and professor in the Department of Psychology, said that the free image-processing website allows users to upload as many as 1,000 images daily.
New institute will advance the interdisciplinary study of networks
Yale will establish an Institute of Network Science to bring together researchers from many disciplines to advance the study of networks, President-Elect Peter Salovey announced today. "The study of networks is dramatically transforming many academic fields and practices," Salovey said.
Yale will establish an Institute of Network Science to bring together researchers from many disciplines to advance the study of networks, President-Elect Peter Salovey announced today. "The study of networks is dramatically transforming many academic fields and practices," Salovey said.
Technique Finds Software Bugs in Surgical Robots And Helps Developers Fix Flaws, Ensure Safety
Press Release: Technique Finds Software Bugs in Surgical Robots And Helps Developers Fix Flaws, Ensure Safety-Carnegie Mellon News - Carnegie Mellon University Researchers at Carnegie Mellon and Johns Hopkins Develop Verification Method : Carnegie Mellon / Byron Spice / 412-268-9068 / bspice [a] cs.cmu (p) edu Applied Physics Lab / Michael Buckley / 240-228-7536 / michael.buckley [a] jhuapl (p) edu PITTSBURGH-Surgical robots could make some types of surgery safer and more effective, but proving that the software controlling these machines works as intended is problematic.
Press Release: Technique Finds Software Bugs in Surgical Robots And Helps Developers Fix Flaws, Ensure Safety-Carnegie Mellon News - Carnegie Mellon University Researchers at Carnegie Mellon and Johns Hopkins Develop Verification Method : Carnegie Mellon / Byron Spice / 412-268-9068 / bspice [a] cs.cmu (p) edu Applied Physics Lab / Michael Buckley / 240-228-7536 / michael.buckley [a] jhuapl (p) edu PITTSBURGH-Surgical robots could make some types of surgery safer and more effective, but proving that the software controlling these machines works as intended is problematic.
Puzzle of how spiral galaxies get their arms comes into focus
As the shapes of galaxies go, the spiral disk — with its characteristic pinwheel profile — is by far the most pedestrian. This image and the video animation below show a simulation of arm formation in spiral galaxies. The simulation was performed by UW-Madison astrophysicist Elena D'Onghia, who led new research in the area along with Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics colleagues Mark Vogelsberger and Lars Hernquist.
As the shapes of galaxies go, the spiral disk — with its characteristic pinwheel profile — is by far the most pedestrian. This image and the video animation below show a simulation of arm formation in spiral galaxies. The simulation was performed by UW-Madison astrophysicist Elena D'Onghia, who led new research in the area along with Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics colleagues Mark Vogelsberger and Lars Hernquist.
News in Brief
Pharmacology - Dec 13
Roche announces positive Phase III study results for Tecentriq plus Cotellic and Zelboraf in people with previously untreated BRAF V600 mutation-positive advanced melanoma
Roche announces positive Phase III study results for Tecentriq plus Cotellic and Zelboraf in people with previously untreated BRAF V600 mutation-positive advanced melanoma
Computer Science - Dec 13
Waymo acquires Latent Logic to accelerate progress towards safe, driverless vehicles
Waymo acquires Latent Logic to accelerate progress towards safe, driverless vehicles
Physics - Dec 12
Scientific process inspires UChicago art/science lab, whose latest play entangles quantum concepts and kung fu
Scientific process inspires UChicago art/science lab, whose latest play entangles quantum concepts and kung fu
Astronomy - Dec 12
Simulations Attempt to Reconstruct One of the Most Explosive Events in the Universe: A Neutron Star Merger
Simulations Attempt to Reconstruct One of the Most Explosive Events in the Universe: A Neutron Star Merger

Pharmacology - Dec 12
Roche’s fixed-dose subcutaneous combination of Perjeta and Herceptin comparable to intravenous formulations in people with HER2-positive breast cancer
Roche’s fixed-dose subcutaneous combination of Perjeta and Herceptin comparable to intravenous formulations in people with HER2-positive breast cancer
Pharmacology - Dec 11
APHINITY six-year results strengthen evidence of clinical benefit with Roche’s Perjeta-based regimen
APHINITY six-year results strengthen evidence of clinical benefit with Roche’s Perjeta-based regimen