Posts tagged with "featured"
These Real-Life Superhumans Have Powers We Can Only Imagine
Warner Bros. Pictures' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them hit theaters November 18th of last year. After witnessing the magical world of Harry Potter dazzle us on the big screen, we’re geeking out over some superhumans and their own superpowers. Sure, these no-majes can’t scare a Dementor away with a corporal Patronus, but...
Interview with Science Writer Leonard David
Innovation & Tech Today: What do we know about Mars so far? LD: Finding out about Mars has really turned out to be, I guess in a way, a “get to know me” planet. It’s on the other end of a lot of rovers, and probes, and fly-bys, and orbiters, and the amount of information we have now is pretty impressive, and even this...Innovation & Tech Today Wins Award for Best Magazine
2016 was a huge year for Innovation & Tech Today. With cover stories featuring such major personalities as Neil Degrasse Tyson and Michio Kaku, as well as our very first double cover with Kevin Hart and Scarlett Johansson, there was plenty for fans of I&T Today to be excited about. Well, it looks like the amazing year for our...Iron-Brain: 5 Habits to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Grab a Raw Snack The more raw fruits and vegetables you eat, the better. They’re packed full of the vitamins, minerals, and omega-3’s needed to keep your brain feeling pumped. Make your next snack raw and you’ll be doing your brain a favor. See this article by Brain Facts to learn more about how different habits of diet can...Dog Days: Adventure Gear for Man’s Best Friend
The weather’s getting cooler and wetter, but there’s no reason you need to suffer with the smell of wet dog in your tent this fall. Check out some of our favorite pieces of gear for keeping your furry friends warm and dry while you adventure together. Hurtta Torrent Coat: $79.99 Hurtta's Torrent Shell is made with a waterproof...
How I Got Duped By A 2015 April Fools' Product
One of my responsibilities with Innovation & Tech Today is to help obtain cool new products to review. And, while I’ve seen a lot of awesome stuff in my hunt for products, I’ve also seen some pretty strange things that people apparently buy. But today, let’s focus on something I saw that seemed too crazy to be true...and...The Simple Way To Keep Track Of Your Passwords
We live in a time of constant password remembrance. For every social media account, email account, shopping account, rewards account (you get the idea), you need to remember a unique password. However, what should be as simple as having to type in “password1” (which is not my password for the record...anymore) has grown into a...Hip-Hop's Akon Brightens the World of Sustainability on New Cover
Rapper, businessman, and sustainability advocate Akon is definitely the perfect fit as the cover story for Innovation & Tech Today’s first issue of 2017. While he may be best known as an award-winning hip-hop artist, Akon has also spent the past few years spearheading Akon Lighting Africa, an organization which looks to...
Our canine companions really understand us
Man's best friend has helped out his human scientists pals yet again -- this time with research that confirms dogs' ability to process speech. The study, which will be released in Science on September 2, shows that dogs can understand both the meaning and tone of the words humans speak. Dr. Attila Andics led the study...Camp Invention Inspires Future Innovators
What does it take for a kid to become the next Thomas Edison? According to one of today’s greatest American inventors, just some string, tape, and pipe cleaners… and an environment in which to play and learn. “Kids see a need and then go get stuff to fulfill that need,” says Steve Sasson, inventor of the digital camera....
Women Innovate! A New Frontier of Sports Makeup
Whether we’re spending the afternoon on the field or half an hour at the gym between meetings, us ladies know the struggle of wearing makeup while we sweat. It doesn’t seem to matter which luxury brand we purchase. It doesn’t blend well with perspiration. I spoke with Courtney Jones, former professional soccer player, about her...An Inside Look at the Smashing Physics of CERN
Built by CERN and Buried nearly 570 feet beneath the ground, and stretching over 17 miles on the idyllic French-Swiss border, lies the largest, most powerful machine that humanity has ever produced. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a particle accelerator of unparalleled size and scope that seeks to shed light on some of the greatest...
Why You Should Respect Power Rangers (No, Seriously)
Let me just get this out of the way: I might be really biased on this subject. I loved Mighty Morphin Power Rangers unconditionally as a child. I grew up in that perfect time where I was young enough to really appreciate the iconic show about the teenagers in multi-colored jumpsuits that fought monsters summoned by a lady that lives on...The Top 7 Trends in Corporate Video Content
We live in a visual society, and, increasingly, a video society. The corporate world knows this, and is leveraging video for uses other than just branding or marketing. Video is now often used to communicate important messages for moving people to action: for example, to invite investors to take a stake in your company, to encourage...Hollywood's Science Consultant Discusses Space and New Thriller 'Life'
When Dr. Rudi Schmidt’s phone rang in his native Czech Republic early last summer, he didn’t expect the caller would be from Hollywood, once again asking for his input on a new blockbuster. Schmidt nonetheless assumed his role as science consultant with ease. His charge? Make the new science thriller Life, a film centered...What Trump's Tweets Cost Us (you may be surprised)
Trump’s prolific tweeting sets him apart in our presidential pantheon. As Twitter posts losses year after year, Trump seems hellbent on keeping it in business all by himself, as he continues to be one of the most well-known tweeters. For someone as busy as the president, you have to wonder: how much of his time is taken up by this...
Listen to our Full-Length Interview with Scarlett Johansson
In this exclusive interview, we talk to Scarlett Johansson, the top-grossing actress of all time, about her upcoming film, Ghost in the Shell. We also touch on how CGI affects her acting and how she selects her characters. She is by far one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood and her work helps and inspires millions of men...A Look at How ILMxLab Is Developing the Future of Entertainment
There’s a technology cabal located deep within the confines of Lucasfilm’s Letterman Digital Center in San Francisco. It’s here that one of Disney’s top R&D teams is experimenting with the future of storytelling through virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality technology. The make-up of this division, dubbed...Utah Jazz All-Star Gordon Hayward Has Game off the Hardwoods
NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz is a huge gamer. In fact, while he was playing at Butler he had to ask special permission from his coach to make sure competing in a Halo competitive tournament wouldn’t violate NCAA rules (it didn’t). And he won. He also took Butler to the NCAA Championship game in 2010. Although...
Nintendo Switches Things Up With New Console
Nintendo has experienced the best of times and the worst of times over its many decades in the video game industry. The Japanese giant has had ups and downs with its console releases, striking out with the GameCube in 2001 only to hit a grand slam with the Wii in 2006, and then striking out again with the Wii U in 2012. On March 3,...Drones: A Videographer's Perspective
I wanted to be an astronaut when I was a kid. That, and to win a basketball dunk contest. I think the dream really was more about kicking gravity than anything else. And now, I’m so lucky to be in an industry where we try, day-by-day, to get just a little closer to that dream. Aerial imaging has transformed into a way for me to see the...
Scarlett Johansson on the Cultural Influences of Ghost in the Shell
From our complete interview with Scarlett Johansson, which you can read here. Innovation & Tech Today: In one of your most memorable performances, you played the digital assistant Samantha in the film Her, and here in your upcoming film Ghost in the Shell, you’re once again starring as an artificially intelligent character....The Key to Engaging Girls in STEM: Start Young
Antiquated representations of STEM fields (often men in lab coats doing boring, repetitious work) are persistent in today’s media and culture. The result has been a preconceived notion among young learners that being an engineer, mathematician, computer scientist, or even a doctor is not something they can or should achieve. The...The 49ers Tackle Sustainability
It’s not every day an NFL organization takes on the daunting task of creating a sustainable stadium. Actually, it’s so uncommon that the San Francisco 49ers are the first NFL organization to be awarded two LEED Gold certifications, two years in a row, for their superb work. Their Levi’s Stadium, one of the first stadiums built with...SoundMAGIC ST80 Sports Headphones Put to the Jogger Test
I've been a recreational jogger for as long as I can remember and have been searching for a perfect pair of athletic earphones for just as long. I’m happy to report that UK born SoundMAGIC ST80 Sports Headphones are ready to untangle all your fitness listening problems. With Apple’s new iPhone 7 lacking a headphone jack, wireless...Veritasium and the Puzzle of YouTube Education
In Good Will Hunting, there’s a scene where our eponymous working class character confronts a Harvard snob with the hard truth of his pricey education: “You dropped 150 grand on an education you could’ve gotten for a $1.50 in late charges at the public library.” The populist notes of the film ring out. There’s a swell of...
Top 6 AWD sports cars of 2016 under $40,000
With new and advancing technologies in the automotive world, some of the leading vehicle manufacturers in the “sport” class have developed an entirely new breed of sports car. These new vehicles are the results of decades of technological engineering, making them some of the most high-performing vehicles in their class. They are also...
Top 5 Nintendo Console Launches
Today is a special day, And not just because it’s Friday and the weekend is a mere work day away. But it’s also a special day for Nintendo enthusiasts like myself. (Yes, I just wrote that sentence. I have no regrets.) The Nintendo Switch, the intriguing mixture of home console and portable game device, is officially out today. And...
Why I Still Use a Flip Phone
Why I Still Use a Flip Phone Part of I&T Today's "Lighter Side" Series To mark my 30th trip around the sun, I resolved to once and for all quit tobacco. Also: hunt down my credit score, own simultaneous pairs of brown shoes, and socialize. My employment status (freelancing from my living room) and lifestyle (no comment) suit...
Best Pop Culture Podcasts
Podcasting is undoubtedly one of the main forms modern artistic media takes, presenting an accessible way to listen to high-quality programs that tackle complex issues such as politics, history, and psychology. And other shows that review every episode of Home Improvement. Personally, I prefer the latter. With the multitude of different...The Ethics of CRISPR and Gene Manipulation
In the not-so-distant future, humanity is still imperfect. But there is one thing we’ve gotten down pat: the ability to ensure that babies are always born with the best traits possible. You no longer need braces to achieve a bright, even smile, and life-threatening illnesses that keep us down now have all but disappeared. If this...
Interview: Bill McKibben on Pipelines and the War for the World
Perhaps one of the most influential thinkers in the sustainability movement, Bill McKibben has a knack for converting ideology into action. After his seminal book The End of Nature was published in 1989 (appearing in 24 languages to date), McKibben became the leading figure for a number of high-profile green missions – with 350.org and...
Apps That Don't Need To Exist
There’s an insane number of apps available on your mobile device. From apps that keep you up on the news to apps that get you to stop using your phone, these pieces of software have become essential pieces of everyday life. However, as you may expect with the large number of apps available, they’re not all useful. So today, let’s...
This App Will Make You Forget About Pokemon Go
I’m about to say something fairly controversial. But, please, I urge you to remain calm before you prepare your torches and pitchforks. OK, here goes: I thought Pokemon Go was just OK. Don’t get me wrong, I thought it was an awesome idea and it actually got me out of the house every once in awhile (something it should win a few...
4K Gaming is Finally Here
Sony and Microsoft are changing with the times. With the steep drop in pricing of Ultra HD (or 4K) TVs, early adopters are upgrading from their HD TVs in droves. And the first thing anyone who’s upgraded is looking for is 4K content. While every Hollywood movie is automatically available in 4K (either on an Ultra HD Blu-ray or via...
Beating Scientists at their own Game
When scientists want to design a new drug – say, one that combats the invasive proteins of HIV – they need to design new proteins to work inside the human body. Crafting new proteins is no small task. A small protein can contain 100 amino acids, with some human proteins possessing up to 1,000. This naturally results in an...Business as (Un)Usual: The Women in Green Forum
What you’ll find as a common thread in the environmental industry is a lack of women adequately represented in leadership roles. The tide, however, is shifting, and the Women In Green Forum, created seven years ago by Founder Jaime Nack is a testament to this. While the Forum may have started out years ago as an opportunity to...
