How rich are the superrich?
A huge share of the nation’s economic growth over the past 30 years has gone to the top one-hundredth of one percent, who now make an average of $27 million per household. The average income for the bottom 90 percent of us? $31,244.
Continue reading… “11 charts that explain the financial inequality in America”
Are your kids turning into a fountain of four-letter words? Blame it on TV.
A new study has found a link between foul-mouthed inner-city children and profanity-ridden shows and video games.
Continue reading… “Profanity on TV and video games linked to foul-mouthed kids”
Is the IQ up or down today?
IQ, the standard measure of intelligence, can increase or fall significantly during our teenage years, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust, and these changes are associated with changes to the structure of our brains. The findings may have implications for testing and streaming of children during their school years…
It is always hard to keep up, but this might help.
Weekends offer time to explore and find input for this features roundup. You ready to rock this list?
Continue reading… “Digital Media resources you may have missed”
A Few Companies Have Power Over Most of the Real Economy
The idea that the few dominate the many will not come as news to those gathered either to occupy wall street or to occupy everywhere. But up until now it has been just an intuition that a few corporations control the world.
Not any more. A team of Swiss mathematicians just proved that out of over 43,000 transnational corporations (TNCs), relatively few control almost 80% of the global economy. Find out who has the power below…
Continue reading… “Proof of global domination by a few corporations”
Stressed? Maybe you’ve been spending too much time on holiday.
Between family commitments and the pressures of work, few of us feel we get enough ‘me’ time.
Continue reading… “Too much time off is stressful: study”
A solar charger with benefits.
Besides a reduced monthly power bill, there’s a certain smug satisfaction to recharging your gear with solar energy. It’s almost like you want everyone to know how eco conscious you’re being, and with the Changer solar charging system, you’ll actually be rewarded for bragging about it…
Continue reading… “A solar charger that rewards you for staying off the grid”
Synthetic Biology Could Change the World.
Daisy Ginsberg is an artist and designer currently exploring the frontiers of possibility in the emergent field of synthetic biology. She just gave what was by far one of my favorite talks at this year’s Poptech conference; she discussed the potential boons and pitfalls that products of synthetic biology may yield in coming years. To showcase the nascent field’s unpredictable future, she pointed to E. Chromi, a bacteria that she and a handful of Cambridge students genetically programmed to secrete colorful pigments when it comes into contact with designated toxins.
Think bacteria that could change color to expose contaminants in groundwater, air pollution in cloud cover — perhaps most strikingly, it can even change the color of your poop if it comes into contact with toxins in your digestive system. This great video details the genesis of the bacteria…
Continue reading… “New synthetic bacteria can detect air pollution & color-code your poop”
A continuous rhythm of 60 BPM causes the brainwaves and heart rate to synchronise with the rhythm.
Sound therapists and stress specialists worked with the band Marconi Union to develop “Weightless”, the most relaxing song ever…
Continue reading… “Scientists develop the most relaxing tune”
90% of people could live to the age of 90 and even reach 100 by following these simple steps.
According to a leading heart doctor, many people could live to the age of 100 by following seven simple steps.
Continue reading… “Live to the age of 100 by following 7 simple steps”
Men are only slightly funnier than women.
It’s not a joke. Men are really funnier than women – but, only to other men, says a study.
Continue reading… “Men are funnier than women, but only a little: study”
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Deadline for Exhibiting at the DaVinci Inventor Showcase is Friday, Oct 28th
The DaVinci Inventor Showcase is one of the nation’s premier events focused on creating a link between inventors and world marketplace. By allowing inventors to take center stage and tell the world about their product, they hope to create an unparalleled experience for everyone involved.
The DaVinci Institute often get asked the question about how many of the inventor for the DaVinci Inventor Showcase have become successful. The short answer is – “lots of them.” We don’t know the details on everyone, but we thought we’d share a few stories about some of them:
Continue reading… “Only One Week Left to Exhibit!”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
Learn More about this exciting program.