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The Science of Swarms
To become intimately acquainted with the research of UC Berkeley professor Tarek I. Zohdi all one needs to do is yell "fire" in a crowded theater. More than likely, the audience will stampede toward the emergency exits, bumping and bouncing off each other as they push to safety. The phenomenon is known as swarm behavior, and understanding its mechanisms could impact everything from building design to robotics.
Dry Clean Only?
Someday soon, dressing smartly may take on a whole new meaning. Josei Lee, a UC Berkeley graduate student in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, and professor Vivek Subramanian recently built the world's first flexible transistors directly on fibers. Their success is a leap toward the future of computer couture.
Internet voting system set for upcoming elections not secure, computer experts say
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Self-Diagnosing Structures
When the "check engine" light on your automobile's dashboard flashes on, you know immediately that the car may not be safe to drive. Now imagine that your office building was outfitted with similar technology. A quick look at the building's Web site might warn occupants about to re-enter the building after an earthquake that the entire structure is on the verge of collapsing.
1957: Billy Kluver, the father of electronic art, earns his PhD
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