A Wounded Sora's Long Swim

SWiM: A Simple Window Mover

As computers become more ubiquitous, traditional two-dimensional interfaces must be replaced with interfaces based on a three-dimensional metaphor. However, these interfaces must still be as simple and functional as their two-dimensional predecessors. This paper introduces SWiM, a new interface for moving application windows between various screens, such as wall displays, laptop monitors, and d...

The wounded worm

The ability to heal wounds is an ancient and conserved function of epidermal epithelial layers. The importance of skin wound healing to human life and biology has long been evident, however many of the molecular mechanisms underlying wound repair remain little understood. In the past several years, analysis of the C. elegans innate immune response to fungal infection of the epidermis has led to...

Infection in conflict wounded.

Although mechanisms of modern military wounding may be distinct from those of ancient conflicts, the infectious sequelae of ballistic trauma and the evolving microbial flora of war wounds remain a considerable burden on both the injured combatant and their deployed medical systems. Battlefield surgeons of ancient times favoured suppuration in war wounding and as such Galenic encouragement of pu...

First Aid to the Wounded

Sunday Afternoon with the Wounded

The house was " sold out"?-packed from floor to ceiling. And small wonder since, apart from any sentimental reasons, that marvellous man, Mr. Alan Adair, had provided a full afternoon's entertainment of talent, humour and rollicking jollity. Many of the capable artists were greeted like old friends, which, indeed, they were, often having given their services on previous occasions to hearten up ...