Who needs to go to the game with such great photos?
Paul Campos offers the interesting observation that the inflation-adjusted price of tickets to live sports events has been rising for decades while the quality-adjusted price of watching said sports events at home has been falling.
A flexible biodegradable battery just may be what the doctor ordered.
What happens when you forget a dose of medication your doctor has prescribed for a condition that relies on the timed delivery of your medicine? Enter the smart pill, a sensor-equipped capsule that you only need to take just once. The smart pill releases medicine on a schedule or as your body needs it. But what would power that pill? The answer is simple: an edible battery.
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Welcome to Doha at its 21st century ‘knowledge economy’ zenith.
By 2050 what will Qatar look like? A semi-fictional vision presented by Barry Mansfield shows likely changes in cultural and economic life brought about by a ‘rise of the machines’ – and how Qataris may blend the traditional and high technology in a way that is agreeable to them.
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When a shark comes roughly within .6 mile to shore a transmitter triggers an alert to send a tweet.
Western Australia (WA) scientists have equipped at least 320 sharks with transmitters that update a Twitter feed when the shark nears shore, meaning that technology is one step closer to finally defeating sharks.
Continue reading… “Sharks use Twitter to warn Aussie swimmers”
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Scientists in China have used jellyfish DNA to create glow-in-the-dark piglets. A technique developed by the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Medicine allows the ten piglets to glow green under black fluorescent lights.
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The average American adult requires between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every day.
According to a new study from Duke University, women need more sleep than men. The researchers have discovered that, compared to men, women experience more mental and physical consequences from inadequate rest. Besides giving half the population a legitimate reason to sleep in, the findings could also inspire new health recommendations for women at greater risk of heart disease, depression, and psychological problems.
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Futurist Thomas Frey: When Thomas Edison died he left a gaping hole. He was credited with inventing everything from the electric light bulb, to the phonograph, to the movie projector, to the stock ticker, to the motion picture camera, to the entire movie industry.
Continue reading… “Competing for the Title – World’s Chief Innovator”
If man-made organs were available, nobody would have to wait, or die waiting.
It might be hard to tally how much is a liver worth for someone on a waiting list for a transplant. But one nonprofit is now saying it’s willing to pay $1 million for a bioengineered liver.
Continue reading… “The Methuselah Foundation offers $1 million prize for a bioengineered liver”
Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden has been named the 2013 Lifeboat Foundation Guardian Award winner in recognition of his quest to get the U.S. government to be transparent about the surveillance it is engaging of its citizens. It is worth noting that no government is being transparent in how it does surveillance so this issue is relevant to all countries.
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There are over 20 million non-employer businesses out there today, with more starting every day.
There is a resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit ever since the recent recession, and more startup activity than ever before. The days of the “job work” mentality are waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a better place, rather than just tolerating brain-numbing work to fund enjoyment elsewhere.
Continue reading… “It’s the beginning of a new era for entrepreneurs and startups”
The TSA Is Supposed to Regulate Itself.
The TSA is a remarkably unpopular bunch of people. Nobody likes going through security at the airport, but you probably figured most of it had a point. All those hours spent in line with other shoeless travelers are a necessary precursor to safe flying. It’s annoying, but at least it wards off terrorism.
Continue reading… “A security expert’s perspective of why the TSA sucks”
Millennials will turn work into a game instead of a chore.
Over the next 10 years, millennials are going to make major shifts in corporations and most people aren’t ready for the amount of change that’s coming. Millennials will account for 75% of the global workforce by 2025 and by next year, they will account for 36% of the American workforce. At some companies like Accenture and Ernst & Young, they already account for over two thirds of the entire employee base.
Continue reading… “Top 10 ways millennials are creating the future of work”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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