Compression rate can predict cybersickness
Do you suffer from cybersickness? It affects many virtual reality (VR) users and remains a significant challenge.
Nov 18, 2021
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How aircraft can get higher, be greener using doped fuels
The goal of creating a cleaner fuel for aircraft engines is creating a spark at UBC Okanagan.
Nov 2, 2021
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Researchers develop new methods to enhance film experience for visually impaired audiences
Traditional Audio Description (AD) consists of an audio track in the third person that provides information on the visual layer of a film or television program. The current use of traditional AD can sometimes overlap with ...
Nov 1, 2021
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Increased cognitive demands offset low-back exoskeleton advantages, research finds
In manufacturing, work-related lower-back injuries from lifting and handling heavy objects account for approximately $100 billion in medical bills annually in the United States, according to data from the Bureau of Labor ...
Oct 28, 2021
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Shedding light on cyclist safety
How do we keep older cyclists safe on our roads? That's the question researchers in The Netherlands hope to answer in a paper published in the International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics. In it, the team has carried ...
Oct 21, 2021
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Bitcoin surges to all-time high in crypto's 'validating moment'
Bitcoin rallied to a record, topping $66,000 for the first time as optimism surged for greater mainstream acceptance in the wake of the successful launch of the inaugural exchange-traded fund for U.S. investors.
Oct 21, 2021
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Get ready for the invasion of smart building technologies following COVID-19
The past two years were a busy time for real estate professionals. While commercial buildings like office towers, shopping malls and hotels stood empty for months in a row as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, building owners ...
Oct 19, 2021
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Virtual reality: A front-row seat to the impact of (un)sustainable behavior
Witness first-hand how your mountain of waste plastic expands over the years and what impact your food has on the rainforests. Virtual reality gives you a front-row seat to the impact of unsustainable behavior. Communication ...
Oct 15, 2021
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Attention-based deep neural network increases detection capability in sonar systems
In underwater acoustics, deep learning is gaining traction in improving sonar systems to detect ships and submarines in distress or in restricted waters. However, noise interference from the complex marine environment becomes ...
Oct 12, 2021
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NASA transfers air traffic management tool updates to FAA
As part of an effort aimed at making aviation more sustainable, NASA has transferred findings from an air traffic management project to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for nationwide implementation, the two agencies ...
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