Sight unseen
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Superhuman vision may be possible following new laser surgery techniques employing adaptive optics. The adaptive optics system measures and corrects light distortion with mirrors. LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) improvements will also lower the risks and correct resulting problems.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Coping with crowding
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The long-held rodent research studies showing devasting consequences of high population density do not apply to humans or other primates. Recent studies have shown that people are not more violent in densely populated cities or countries.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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Adding a data crunch
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The remarkable growth of hard disk drive sales has been pushed by improvements in miniaturization. Further technological growth will require creative innovations to get past the physical barrier of superparamagnetic effects.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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