From the demise of lecture halls to the awesomeness of the patent system, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has thoughts on a lot of things. Continue reading… “Bill Gates’ thoughts on the future of education, programming and more”
Millennials: keeping up with the news is important, but without paying for it
According to a report released today by the Media Insight Project, a collaboration between the American Press Institute and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, most millennials don’t seek out news on social media, but the vast majority of them get news from social networks once they see it there. Continue reading… “Millennials: keeping up with the news is important, but without paying for it”
Income gap between bosses and workers getting bigger
With the size of Wall Street bonuses commonly being compared against the median household income, income inequality has quickly become a hot-button political issue in the United States. Continue reading… “Income gap between bosses and workers getting bigger”
New theory suggests consciousness is global in the brain
Researchers from Vanderbilt University are challenging previous hypotheses that changes in restricted areas of the brain were responsible for producing awareness, with evidence that awareness or consciousness results from widespread communication across sensory and association areas of the cortex. Continue reading… “New theory suggests consciousness is global in the brain”
Luxury toilet paper on the rise
Luxury toilet paper is America’s new favorite way to flush money down the drain. Continue reading… “Luxury toilet paper on the rise”
FAA says no to posting drone videos on YouTube
If you fly drones and post the video footage on YouTube, the Federal Aviation Administration may send you a letter. Continue reading… “FAA says no to posting drone videos on YouTube”
Coming soon to an airline near you, the internet of things
A lot of us have started to take it for granted that we’re surrounded by sensors that are connected to the Internet. Smartphones are packed with these sensors motion, orientation, and various environmental conditions are recorded by these sensors. Continue reading… “Coming soon to an airline near you, the internet of things”
Google executive: it’s possible to live to 500
Google’s investment fund, Google Ventures, has backed companies like Uber and Nest. Now the biggest percentage of Google Ventures’ assets are invested in science and, in particular, oncology. Continue reading… “Google executive: it’s possible to live to 500”
Report: homeopathy not effective for treating any condition
Australia’s top body for medical research has concluded, after undertaking an extensive review of existing studies, that homeopathy is not effective for treating any health condition. Continue reading… “Report: homeopathy not effective for treating any condition”
A quadcopter that doesn’t mind getting wet
Normally drones and water don’t get along, just ask Zwier Spanjer, the viral internet star who dove fully clothed into a pond to save his beloved drone from certain death. Continue reading… “A quadcopter that doesn’t mind getting wet”
Too old to start a new venture? Take a look at these famous entrepreneurs
All the current 20-something CEOs are ruining it for people who may facing a mid-life crisis. These infographics prove why it’s never to late to start your own venture. Continue reading… “Too old to start a new venture? Take a look at these famous entrepreneurs”
Next for 3-D printers: healthy food
If 3-D printers are to address world food problems in the future, they’re going to have to move into far more nutritious fare, not the sugar polyhedra and chocolate rosebuds that are currently all the rage. Continue reading… “Next for 3-D printers: healthy food”
