New ways to search the web
Search engines such as Hotbot and AltaVista record a list of pages with keywords in them, but cannot interpret how relevant the information is on the page. For example the word ‘quantum’ r...
Three steps to better biomedical images
The technique works on any turbid medium observed with light in the wavelength range 200-1000 nm, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Patent 5719398 describes how three simple stages ...
The physics of golf clubs
Golf clubs have an intrinsic attraction to physicists. Not only is the game a relaxing sport, but designing the perfect golf club requires the modelling of some very complex interactions. Manufacturer...
Isaac Asimov: ‘There is nothing more fascinating than odd corners of mathematics’
Isaac Asimov reviews Think of a Number by Malcolm E Lines
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