Play video games, advance science

October 6, 2016

Play video games, advance science Scott Horowitz, University of Michigan and James Bardwell, University of Michigan Computer gaming is now a regular part of life for many people. Beyond just being entertaining, though, it can […]

Do extreme 3d jigsaw puzzles: fold proteins!

December 10, 2014

Foldit, Do extreme 3d jigsaw puzzles: fold proteins! Instead of spending computer time planting corn or throwing birds around, why not put your clicks and swipes to use solving puzzles involving proteins? Proteins are extraordinarily […]

Gamers solve decade old AIDS puzzle in ten days

September 19, 2011

The next time someone catches you playing a video game and asks what you are doing, you can now say that you are helping to save lives. Sure, that explanation may not save your job […]