This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- was the buzz of TED. It's a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment. … [Read more...]
Pattie Maes & Pranav Mistry: Unveiling the “Sixth Sense,” game-changing wearable tech
March 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Juan Enriquez – The Arrival of Homo Evolutis
March 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Beyond the crisis, mind-boggling science and the arrival of Homo evolutis. Even as mega-banks topple, Juan Enriquez says the big reboot is yet to come. But don't look for it on your ballot -- or in … [Read more...]
James Howard Kunstler: The tragedy of suburbia
February 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
In James Howard Kunstler's view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, he argues, what we have in America is a nation of places … [Read more...]
Craig Venter: On the verge of creating synthetic life
February 20, 2009 By
"Can we create new life out of our digital universe?" Craig Venter asks. His answer is "yes" -- and pretty soon. He walks through his latest research and promises that we'll soon be able to build and boot … [Read more...]
Jill Bolte Taylor’s Stroke Of Insight
January 29, 2009 By
Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions - motion, speech, self-awareness - shut down one by one. This … [Read more...]
May you always finish strong
January 28, 2009 By
Nick Vujicic has no arms or legs but has come to terms with his lot in life and he delivers an inspirational speech to these school kids that they will probably never forget. Watch this incredibly powerful … [Read more...]
