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First iPhone 3GS augmented reality app awaiting approval
Published July 10, 2009, 1:59 am, Network World
A new iPhone application from acrossair will be amongst the first to utilise revolutionary augmented reality technology in combination with the magnetic compass found in the iPhone 3GS.
Toxic substance helps birds 'see' Earth's magnetic field
Published July 10, 2009, 1:41 am, New Kerala
Washington, July 10 : In a new research, scientists at the University of Illinois, US, have determined that a toxic molecule, 'superoxide', known to damage cells and cause disease may also play a pivotal role in bird migration, as it allows them to 'see' Earth's magnetic field.
Toxic Substance Allows Birds to "See" Magnetic Field
Published July 9, 2009, 4:00 pm, National Geographic
Damaging superoxides are the key ingredient that gives migrating birds magnetic vision, a new study says.
Like a cat’s eye: Situation awareness of the FELIN System
Published July 8, 2009, 1:16 am, Defence Professionals
As an animal that is predominantly nocturnal and active after dark, cats are able to see in extremely low light conditions. In darkness, cats’ eyes can use about one-sixth of the light needed for...
Pegasus Open 50 Raceboat Log: Day 3 [Sun Powered Fun]
Published July 7, 2009, 1:44 pm, Gizmodo
July 7, 4:50 AM PST A quiet and relatively slow night. Around 10 PM it became clear that the wind was backing off and that we were entering the "Pacific High doldrums ridging zone". That means large...
Nearest Tube iPhone App Makes Directions Real
Published July 6, 2009, 11:51 am, Salon.com
How’s your reality? Blasé, run-of-the-mill, so-so? Fear not — an augmented reality is right around the corner, so long as you own an iPhone 3GS. Yes, Android is well ahead of the game in this particular area, but at least one app is already awaiting Apple’s approval that makes use of this exciting, new technology.
Runway rename as North Pole moves
Published July 6, 2009, 9:33 am, BBC News
Stansted Airport renames its 3,000m (9750ft) runway to reflect the natural drift of the magnetic North pole.
LearnToSail.Net Releases Navigation Aid Course Conversion Calculator
Published July 6, 2009, 9:30 am, PR.com
A handy navigation tool that solves tvmdc, corrects magnetic compass error and much more after only a few moments. [PR.com - December 13, 2007]
The Dunmow Broadcast and Recorder
Published July 6, 2009, 6:32 am, The Dunmow Broadcast
THE operators of Stansted Airport have been forced to change the name of their existing runway due to the fact that the Earth has moved.
Jul 06th
Published July 6, 2009, 6:25 am, Business Weekly
A geological phenomena has caused Stansted Airport to undertake the unusual task of renaming its 3,000 metre runway.
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