Revenues for game-based learning will grow to $2.3 billion by 2017.
According to recent analysis, the global market for learning games and simulations is growing and likely to continue to expand over the next few years, driven in large part by the booming use of mobile technologies.
Continue reading… “Global demand for learning games and simulations is surging”
That well-known philosopher Yogi Berra once said: “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Yogi, you are so right. The future ain’t ever going to be what it used to be. But isn’t it fun to peer into the future?
Continue reading… “A Look Ahead at the Year 2020”
Futurist Thomas Frey: How quickly we forget. Events of 20 years ago seem like a distant memory, but 1994 was the year when Nelson Mandela was elected President of South Africa, O.J. Simpson was arrested for killing his wife, huge massacres were happening in Rwanda and Sarajevo, and China got its first connection to the Internet.
Even employees who are employed in large corporations are encouraged to be “intrapreneurs.”
Entrepreneurs used to be thought of as the renegade cowboys out in Silicon Valley. Now it seems you have to be an entrepreneur just to get and hold a job.
Continue reading… “Why everyone will need to become an entrepreneur: Infographic”
Titan is a supercomputer built by Cray at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for use in a variety of science projects.
When we buy a new computer we think at some point that it must be a supercomputer, at least when you compare it to the computer you had prior to the new one. it seems our computers are getting slower, but that is not really the case. What happens is that the software we use on it gets more powerful, which makes the computer struggle more. That’s when we all wish we had access to one of the many supercomputers currently being constructed throughout the world.
Continue reading… “World’s top 10 fastest supercomputers of 2013 (Infographic)”
31 percent of South Australia’s total energy came from renewable sources in 2012 and 2013.
In South Australia, one in five houses already has a rooftop solar array. Twenty-seven percent of that region’s power is derived from wind energy. New figures released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) predict that thanks to new sources of wind and solar power in development, the area could source half of its energy from renewables within the decade. This would make South Australia the first industrialized region to achieve such an accomplishment, surpassing other green-power giants like Denmark and Germany.
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The Myo wristband responds to the electrical activity in the muscles, enabling users to control secondary devices like smartphones, PCs or games consoles through gestures.
Google Glass and Galaxy Gear are just the beginning. The impending arrival of Google’s super-futuristic wearable computer and Samsung’s wrist-based wonder are simply the commencement of our ascent into the realms of science-fiction. (Pics and videos)
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In 2009, over 4 million students were taking some sort of course online.
The insertion of the internet into our daily lives sure has changed the landscape of how distance learning has evolved and is consumed, there was certainly a lot of history that preceded it. The infographic below takes a look at the strides distance learning has made over the years and really highlights how the internet has really helped to expand the offerings to many more people.
Continue reading… “The history of distance learning: Infographic”
Scientists also discovered individual organ and body parts reacted differently to the process in the engineered mice.
Most Americans aren’t entirely fond of the idea of immortality as shown by recent studies. But it’s probably a good bet that they still wouldn’t mind extending their lifespans by 10-15 years. If researchers at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) have their way, that wish could become a reality. These scientists have successfully extended the lives of mice by changing a single gene.
Continue reading… “Change to a single gene increases mouse lifespan 20%”
Public fast charging as a vital step in the acceptance of electric vehicles.
According to a new study, struggling to find a rapid charging station for your electric car could be a thing of the past by 2020. The number of quick chargers worldwide will increase by one hundred times that of today.
Continue reading… “Number of electric fast-charging stations will reach 199,000 by 2020”
We came of age as deregulated financial institutions stumbled and took housing, bank accounts, and jobs with them. The bailout helped those industries bounce back, but what about a generation’s collective sense of security and purpose? Young people aren’t totally turned off by work despite today’s economy. They are excited about getting fulfillment from their careers, especially if they can help others.
Continue reading… “Millennials optimistic about career prospects”
Federal research funding is down.
The U.S. arguably needs its scientists more than ever, but federal research funding is way down. According to data collected by a coalition of top scientific and medical research groups, the majority are spending more time writing grants for less payoff than just three years ago. Nearly 20 percent report they’re considering more supportive climes overseas. From The Huffington Post:
Continue reading… “20% of scientists considering leaving the U.S.”
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