was first started with Artificial Silk’ at 1855 in England by Swiss chemist named Audemars. The fibrous inner bark of mulberry tree was then chemically modified to produce cellulose. At 1880s‚ sir Joseph Swan an English chemist experimented by forcing the cellulose liquid through fine holes into a coagulating bath. First commercial production of artificial fibre was achieved by French chemist Count Hilaire de chardonnet at 1889 in France. At that time he produced artificial silk. Two years later
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The difference between the two is that strong artificial selection is applied during both prezygotic (before conception) and postzygotic (after birth) points in the animal’s life‚ the weak form only deals with postzygotic selection. The weak form can appear to be simply taming‚ and therefore has less of an impact. Even though the effects of it are still seen today‚ artificial selection of these animals was practiced long ago. Another
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Project Number: 030411-114414 - DCB IQP 1002 Artificial Intelligence Through the Eyes of the Public An Interactive Qualifying Project Report submitted to the Faculty of the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science by ____________________________________ Matthew Dodd ____________________________________ Alexander Grant ____________________________________ Latiff Seruwagi Approved: __________________________________________________
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Artificial Intelligence: Cognitive Ability or Information Processing Computers have become an integral part of our everyday lives. We rely upon these machines to perform innumerable tasks that we often take for granted. Most people realize that computers are able to perform the multitude of functions as a consequence of the programming they receive. These programs give computers a set of instructions that governs their transition from one information processing state to another. Thus‚ computational
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with controversies‚ debates and choices that effect our moral values and desires. Most people are weight conscious and others are health conscious‚ although similar‚ they must be distinguished as their views regarding the hot debate of use of artificial sweeteners vs. Regular sugar differs drastically. As you enter aisle 5 in the super market‚ you may notice that there is regular coke and diet coke. When reading the nutrition labels‚ diet coke contains 0 grams of sugar and 0 calories. The
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The first artificial heart for humans was invented in the 1950s‚ but it wasn’t until 1982 that a working artificial heart‚ the Jarvik-7‚ was successfully implanted in a human patient. Your heart is the engine inside your body that keeps everything running‚ the heart is a muscular pump that Like any engine‚ if the heart is not well taken care of it can break down and pump less efficiently‚ a condition called heart failure‚ which runs oxygen and blood through your lungs and body. In a day‚ your heart
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Does advertising create artificial wants? Mariya Krasteva Most companies nowadays perceive advertisements as a way of survival. Big corporations who gained the largest market share in their industry never stopped advertising‚ because they are not sure what the effect will be and if they do it‚ how soon they are going to be forgotten. The market has a need for different and innovative ways to entertain and attract customers to buy‚ but companies are sometimes crossing the line. Whether advertising
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Recent Breakthrough - “Artificial Leaf” In the past 3 million years‚ the levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have been at their highest ever. With the more relatively recent beginning of the Industrial Age‚ the amount of clean‚ breathable air that humanity depends upon for survival‚ has‚ as a response to the Era‚ decreased. The increase in carbon emissions and the increasing dependence upon fossil-fuels for energy has led to a global race for the creation of a carbon-neutral‚ renewable energy
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sweeter than sucrose Energy content: produces four kilocalories of energy per gram Approved uses: Tabletop sweeteners‚ carbonated soft drinks‚ yoghurt and confectionery. Artificial sweeteners Definition: sweeteners that are synthetic in nature‚ i.e. manufactured‚ rather than naturally occurring. Issues: Although artificial sweeteners enhance flavor‚ but the human body may not be able to metabolize‚ digest or release them properly throughout our organs and systems. Extensive uses may even increase
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system‚ nicknamed “Luke Arm” in honor of the Star Wars hero‚ is a new and improved prosthetic limb. Created by famous inventor Dean Kamen and his team‚ the “Luke Arm” is one of the most advanced prosthetic ever built‚ with the ability to pick up both delicate and rugged substances. This is very important for amputees‚ especially those who live alone‚ and should hopefully improve their lives. Prosthetic limbs interested me specifically because they are one of the many brain children of engineering and
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