It’s no secret most people learn and understand better when they can see what they are studying and are physically involved in the process. Scientists are no exception.

The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words is just as true in science where a picture may be worth a thousand—or a million or a billion—data points. Seeing an object in three dimensions and being able to manipulate it allows researchers to solve problems faster, less expensively and in new ways. It sometimes provides for unexpected insights about otherwise obscure phenomena. It also helps scientists communicate hard-to-understand findings to public audiences.

Visualization technology is quickly becoming a cornerstone of world-class science and is vital for any institution that aims to be in the forefront of scientific research and education. In continuing its philosophy of producing cutting-edge science, the Desert Research Institute is bringing visualization technology to its northern Nevada campus with a combination of federal, state and Department of Defense-sponsored appropriations.   More ...