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Foldit Gamers Solve Science Riddles In Quest To Cure Disease

By tapping the collective power of human problem solving, this online gaming platform isn't just fun, it's making real steps in the fight against disease. The latest: An AIDS breakthrough.READ»

Militainment: Is Shooting People Virtually Changing Our Opinion of War?

Snatching the pixelated pin from a virtual hand-grenade and tossing it to frag a digital enemy may be thrilling for gamers, but isn't close to the real thing. But it is close enough for military involvement in gaming tech. Over at ...READ»

Science: Skilled Gamers Have Bigger Brains (but Smaller Necks, Bodies?)

For the first time, researchers have shown brains-size linked to a real-world skill.READ»