Everyone knows someone who may be an over-the-top collector. There are no stones being thrown in this cluttered glass house, many of us have our secret junk closets or garage-brimming sets of collections. It appears, however, there may be a fine line between serial collectors and true hoarders. This short article from DISCOVER Magazine was [...]
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Direct Brain-Computer Interfaces – No longer science fiction
Every young geek at some point has longed for the ‘direct brain to computer’ interface. The Matrix movie series took the concept to science fantasy. Now super-heroes of science are connecting computers directly to the brain, and the brain… is typing. This short and approachable video presentation from Stanford University is equally scientifically fascinating and [...]
Emerging Clinical Applications for Cannabis and Cannabinoids:
Emerging Clinical Applications for Cannabis and Cannabinoids: A Review of the Recent Scientific Literature, 2000 – 2009 Clinical_Applications_for_Cannabis_and_Cannabinoids.pdf
Temple Grandin: The world needs all kinds of minds
For those who are visual/pictorial thinkers (as I am) this is a fascinating and very personal presentation. For those of whom who wonder where frequently odd and occasionally wonderfully innovative ideas come from, this should provide some interesting insights. Ms. Grandin has a disinct cattle-country style about her, so if needed take a minute to [...]
How Would Nature Sove This?: Biomimicry in action
Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you’ll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products that take their cue from nature with spectacular results. http://AskNature.org
Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize: Teach every child about food
A fascinating perspective on the threat to our children and how we can do something about it.
Growing New Body Parts | Anthony Atala
I especially encourage people who think growing a new heart or liver from your own cells is still science fiction to watch this one. (Hint: don’t take that bet.)