Clean Energy Breakthrough

Washington, DC — In a U.S. patent application, a little-known Maryland inventor claims a stunning solar energy breakthrough that promises to end the planet’s reliance on fossil fuels at a fraction of the current cost – a transformation that also could blunt global...

Peak Oil, Peak Innovation, and Sustainable Notions

When consumption will only increase and production will only decrease, we've hit peak-oil. It's fairly easy to understand and most economists and resource managers acknowledge and appreciate the importance of the...

Inventiveness and The Page Turner

I once was responsible for consulting the GTE Intrapreneur Program supporting the launch of employee-initiated ventures. I consulted the venture board that controlled the investments and I worked in support of...

The trouble with scientists

The trouble with scientists Popular Science features stories about 10 “brilliant” scientists. Reading about them and their accomplishments gives pause. Having just lived through the life and death of Steve...

Rome, Christianity, Energy and Armageddon

The conventional histories blame the decline and fall of Rome on “decadence,” which they use to mean personal and sexual freedom. This explanation is transparently wrong. Rome was conquered 200 years after it had been Christianized and the practices deemed “decadent”...

Didn’t get the word

“What I like are people who didn’t get the word that they’re supposed to be depressed.” Thomas L. Friedman, New York Times journalist and author to Charlie Rose, November 8, 2010   Tom Friedman spoke...

Tales from the Missionary Hut: Pedal Power Nutter

In this month’s Tales from the Missionary Hut, our globally concerned inventors lend the poor in the developing world a hand with the help of much vaunted pedal power.  Based on a design by Nottingham...

Data Embedded Glasses for Multi-tasking Professionals

who could ever thought that x-ray glasses are the thing of the past. " Imagine a doctor reading notes on how to do a certain procedure in the midst of his operation. It might not only endanger the poor patient’s life but also might damage his eyes and concentration as well....

Xbox 360 offers Full-Body Gaming Experience in Project Natal

This gonna be an exciting battle for interactive consoles"Interactivity is the name of the game with the console wars. Who could ever forget how Wii keep us in shape with its line of sport games and the Wii Fit game itself? Now Microsoft joins the bandwagon of interactive...

Robotic Therapy open new heights for cerebral palsy patients

This story will bring new hope for cerebral palsy and stroke patients. "Before, people suffering from cerebral palsy lose hope in life, seeing themselves as invalid and cannot lead a normal life. Now, MIT engineers successfully made and tested robotic devices to help patients...

Should Companies Issue Gene Patents for Breast Cancer Patients?

"This week, breast cancer patients filed a lawsuit against Myriad Genetics, the company who we licensed to do tests for possible breast cancer gene mutations. What’s inside of it was an appeal to the judge whether they will allow companies to patent cancer genes where in...

Can Computers Detect Human Emotions?

I find it interesting but here's the catch, Im not promoting a company or something. I like the fact that an application can detect the emotion of the comment or post from a blog or site. " Computers specifically the internet serves as our medium to express our thoughts,...

Gear up for a much bigger Kindle

I am so excited to improve people's reading experience. " Recently, Amazon’s Kindle faced a controversy regarding patent rights against Discovery who claims the concept of this portable e-reader. Now it is on the spotlight as Amazon announced some upgrades for Kindle, this...

Let the Headset Control your Mind

revolutionize your way of living by controlling your mind"The power of the brain controlling human’s activities comes to life as Emotiv; an Australian company developed a headset that enables a person direct 12 different movements while NeuroSky developed the same gadget...

Bacon Torch Melts Metal Fast

I can't believe how food can be used not only for human consumption but also in industrial purposes. "Coined as Bacon Lance, this form of thermal lance can cut a steel pan in half based on his recent attempt. Compared to ordinary lance which is made of iron, Bacon Lance is...

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