[English] How about the English Language?

[Kristine Joyce Reynaldo]

     That's really amazing. It does make life easier and productive as well.
How about the language competency of students? When can be the time that
there's a super-computer like this which can improve students' proficiency
with the use of the language?
    Good day.

On 9/11/07, stephen at melbpc.org.au <stephen at melbpc.org.au> wrote:
>
> What's the world's fastest super-computer used for?
>
> It determines the effect of any chemical compound in the human body in a
> couple of seconds.
>
> (The second fastest computer) is also a biotechnology-specific machine.
>
> The advances in speed marked by these two super-computers is indicative of
> a general trend in technology toward biologically-slanted systems.
>
> Some say the trend really started with the successful mapping of the human
> genome in 2000.
>
> Regardless of what spurred the current biotechnology race, most experts
> agree that the logical end of the surge is a state of DNA-based medicine.
>
> In several decades, we could make an appointment with our doctor for a
> quick DNA analysis to find out what diseases we're at risk for and pop a
> single, gene-targeting pill that eliminates all foreseeable risks.
>
> by Julia Layton  <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/mdgrape-3.htm>
>
> --
>
> Cheers all ..
> Stephen Loosley
> Victoria, Australia
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