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January 26, 2014, 02:45:56 PM
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How online gamers are solving science's biggest problems

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jan/25/online-gamers-solving-sciences-biggest-problems

"A new generation of online games don't just provide entertainment – they help scientists solve puzzles involving genes, conservation and the universe."
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January 26, 2014, 04:35:08 PM
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Interesting read. Thanks for sharing.
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January 26, 2014, 08:56:04 PM
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yeey, they're from my country Smiley
I'v heard of this on the news, this might be epic Smiley

but there was also a guy who made a water-powered engine,  don't know why that didn't go trough, I think the oil companies didn't like it..


well both of them are from Croatia Smiley

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January 26, 2014, 11:48:12 PM
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gamification is a very interesting subject, tons of potential to change the world

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January 27, 2014, 01:59:03 AM
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it's actually an interesting topic to think about  Grin
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January 27, 2014, 04:06:16 PM
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I think they are trying to build methods for children as well, where children can play and learn...but honestly I don't know if it works.
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