Foldit is a new computer game that allows individuals to contribute to protein folding research. Think of it as similar to grid processing approaches like the protein folding project (folding@home) or the search for extraterrestrial life forms (SETI@home). However, rather than using millions of computers to try every possible solution/location, this new approach takes [...]
Solve Puzzles for Science while Playing a Game : Foldit!
By Franklin Davis on Jul 23, 2008 within Apple, Entertainment, Windows | Comments
Energy Crisis! What Energy Crisis?
By Sam Davis on May 22, 2008 within Coffee Break, Featured | Comments
With oil approaching 140 dollars per barrel, there is a lot of talk of peak oil production and the end of civilization as we know it. Well, maybe civilization will come crashing down, but I don’t find this very likely. Read on to see why.
Recharged: Wirelessly!
By Bill Wagner on Dec 18, 2007 within Coffee Break | Comments
Have you seen the post from Lifehacker detailing the construction of a DIY charging stations? If not, it is worth a look here. But let’s face it, if you assemble one of these devices, all you are really doing is acquiring ANOTHER cord! And then there’s the IKEA box that you have to buy [...]
How to Use LaPrint to Create LaTeX Labels in MATLAB Figures
By Riley Porter on Sep 21, 2007 within Guides, Tips | Comments
In a previous post I described how to customize and improve MATLAB figures for publication. That guide showed how to create a high quality eps figure that is easily integrated into a LaTeX document or sent off to a publisher. Today I will show how to use LaPrint, a MATLAB function that allows all figure [...]
How to Customize and Improve MATLAB Figures for Publication
By Riley Porter on Sep 13, 2007 within Guides, Tips | Comments
In this post I will be showing how to produce a publication quality figure using MATLAB (2007a). To fully appreciate the content presented here you will need some working knowledge of MATLAB, meaning that you should know how to create a basic plot. If you need some help in this department you can reference this [...]