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...

Wanted and needed: More Steve Jobs

High return on intellect How long would it take for today’s capitalists and government leaders to recognize another genius wizard if they were staring them in the face? Tragically, there are thousands of geniuses...

Supreme Court will Classify ruling for Patents

Will this new ruling encourage developers to innovate?" This patent rule will bar processes and methods in doing businesses. Among those are online shopping techniques, medical diagnostic tests, procedures for executing trades on Wall Street and even undercut patents on...

The man who's making millions from the swine flu pandemic

" Swine flu is the scourge of the world - but is making one man richer every single day of the week. For Dr. Norbert Bischofberger, 55, is the inventor of Tamiflu, the only vaccine currently on the market to combat...

Michael Kagan PHD Conversation on Shavuot-Giving of the Decalogue

This is an amazing interview with Dr. Michael Kagan on the story of the upcoming Jewish Holiday Shavuot. It is for everyone regardless of religious or spiritual affiliation. He speaks on the meanings behind the...

Brushing Is Easy With ‘Chewable’ Toothbrush

"Brushing your teeth need not be a tedious task provided the patent for a chewable toothbrush is approved by government authorities. The tricky part tough is to determine which part of the toothbrush can be chewed. The inventor designed the chewable toothbrush with a pliable...

Thomas Edison: Champion of Renewable Energy

Thomas Edison knew what he was talking about... I wonder why we didn't listen"Thomas Edison, father of the electric light, saw the value of renewable energyBy Larry West, About.com American inventor...

Explorer Jacques Piccard dies at 86

Jacques Piccard mede his last dive at the age of 52.He came from a daring family that inherits a sense of curiosity and perseverance with respect for others as a guiding principle to its dessendants.  "Swiss...

[Crowd-powered] Program brings Web's collective wisdom to patent process

AKA "Peer-to-patent", this process posts patent applications online for the public to review, helping to uncover cases of "prior art" and obvious ideas that shouldn't be patented, and helping the Patent Office to cut down on mistakes and through paperwork."WASHINGTON (AP) --...

Instant Oxygen Flying Off NYC Pharmacy Shelves

Everybody just take a deep breath in...Ok, now someone remind to open up that oxygen bar I've been talking about; it's time to capitalize on the trend. "With 1 in 10 Americans is chronically sleep deprived...

Jetpack to be unveiled at air show in New Zealand

An inventor from New Zealand today will be unveling what he calls 'the world's first practical jetpack' at the EAA AirVenture, which is a huge air show taking place in New Zealand. Glen Martin is the inventor's...

Tips To Help Your Dog Stay Calm and Stay Home This Fireworks Season

"Animal shelters around the country will be preparing their kennels over the next couple of days to receive the usual number of "fireworks dogs" who escape their homes/yards after becoming frightened of Fourth of July fireworks displays. Susan Sharpe, APDT, CPDT, owner of...

cold fusion, quantum physics, foosball

"Energy scams have been around as long as I can remember, some promising to deliver a simple increase in fuel economy, others more elaborate and outlandish. And every few years or so, a new inventor will unveil...

Vatican says aliens could exist

Just in case something is discovered." Vatican says aliens could exist By David...

Inventor Celebrates the 35th Anniversary of his First Cellular Phone Call

It was April 3, 1973 when Martin Cooper stood on the street in New York City and made the first ever cellular phone call to his rival at AT&T's Bell Labs. Now, thirty-five years ago, many people cannot...

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