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So Much Inspiration, So Little Time: The Story of MinutePhysics
There is no doubt that Henry Reich is a physicist. He has training in both math and theoretical physics from Grinell college, along with a master’s from the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario. He was planning on pursuing a Ph.D. as well, but something stopped him: making videos on YouTube. Reich is...
Drones and the FAA: Rules for Flying for Work or Play
It’s still a bit of the wild west with drones, or, as the FAA calls them, “Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (sUAS). These are drones that weigh more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds. And, by wild west, I mean that people have literally shot drones out of the sky because of annoyance or privacy concerns. So far, there have...Addressing the Shadow Economy of Sex Trafficking
"It can be hidden in plain sight." As Dr. Halleh Seddighzadeh discussed earlier today at the annual Sustainable Brands conference in Detroit, human trafficking is far more widespread than popularly believed. "Picture your neighbor. Picture your employee. That's what a victim looks like," she said, countering some of the cinematic...Green Companies Must Also Strive to be Inclusive, Says Victor Pineda
"My personal journey is really about inclusion," announced Victor Pineda. Speaking during the annual Sustainable Brands conference in Detroit, Pineda, an internationally renowned advocate for human rights, made the case that companies who want to embrace the ethical standard of green business should include everyone in their business...John Havens on 'Human Sustainability' in the IT World
In a presentation titled "Human Sustainability in the age of Artificial Intelligence" at the Sustainable Brands conference in Detroit, John Havens discussed how artificial intelligence and autonomous systems can be ethically designed. "My fate...is to study the human condition," he said -- initiating a discussion of what human...Study Shows "The Good Life" is all about Connections and Simplicity
Citing a recent study conducted by Harris Poll and Sustainable Brands, Erica Parker set off today's proceedings at the annual Sustainable Brands conference by discussing exactly what composes the ever-sought "Good Life." Here was the breakdown: Balanced Simplicity: Simplicity, balance, health, & happiness:...Genius’ Klára Issová on Playing Brilliant Scientist Marie Curie
Whether it be Sigourney Weaver’s portrayal of Dr. Grace Augustine in the 2009 hit Avatar or Hidden Figures’ acclaimed depiction of the female African-American mathematicians (Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson) who played a vital role in NASA’s early years, women, more and more, are being represented as scientists...
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Crowdfunded Video Games
Crowdfunding has given us plenty of interesting projects. Everything from the Pebble smartwatch to the popular board game Exploding Kittens originated on crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter. And then there was the guy that raised $55,000 to make potato salad. What a time to be alive. However, crowdfunding campaigns have also...Cyber Security in Your Car: It’s Getting Complicated & Dangerous
The headlines all read, Self-driving cars are here! People want autonomous cars! Or, more accurately, Self-driving cars are coming sooner than we think – whether we like or not! What those headlines, or the accompanying stories, rarely relate are the unintended consequences that come from vehicle autonomy. Those unintended...
4 Helpful Tips for Defending Against Ransomware
Ransomware, a type of malware that blocks access to a computer until a sum of money is paid, is an Olympic-sized threat. In fact, you could build an Olympic stadium with the cash cybercriminals will extort in 2017. But it’s not just medals and money at stake. It’s business data, the lifeblood of any organization. Businesses thrive...
You Show Me Your Amygdala and I’ll Show You Mine
Those who were old enough to watch Oprah in the ‘90s likely remember the popular paperback Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. The book brought discussion about differences between male and female brains into the public sphere, claiming different biology leads to different behaviors. By the time I had my first sex ed. class,...Live Streaming is a Huge Optimistic Mess…For Now
3…2…1…, We’re live! Chances are you’ve noticed the buzz around live streaming on social media and feel a bit overwhelmed. Well, you’re not alone. Live video is projected to be a $70 billion (yes, billion) industry by 2021, but right now it’s a colossal mess. Over the last year every major social media platform has...National Teachers' Day Giveaway with Innovation & Tech Today
It's National Teachers' Day. Celebrate with us as we honor our educators! We have to appreciate the work teachers do to educate the youth, adults, and people all around the world. Without teachers there would be no innovation and the sharing of ideas between students. If you are still in school or know a teacher, please remind them...
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and the Climate Case That Could Change Everything
“This is no ordinary lawsuit.” This pithy line opens the “Background” portion of Judge Aiken’s decision to deny the dismissal of Juliana v. United States last year in Oregon. With the makings of a David & Goliath trial, the suit pits 21 young plaintiffs, ages 9-20, against the U.S. government – the former...Aaron Bleyaert Gives Conan a Clue
With video games growing more popular each year, it’s no surprise that the medium has combined with other forms of entertainment. Clueless Gamer, a YouTube series and a segment on Conan, is a perfect example. Since its debut in 2012, Clueless Gamer has become one of the most popular bits in Conan O’Brien’s 20+ years on...Interviewing Kevin Hart, the Hardest Working Man in Hollywood
While the title of “Hardest Working Man in Show Business” has been thrown around quite a bit, there’s a good case for comedian/actor/producer, and all-around Renaissance man Kevin Hart. Hart, whose stand up comedy career began not too long after his high school graduation, has definitely worked his way up in the world of comedy,...The Best Music Streaming Service (You Probably Don't Use)
In case you haven’t noticed, music streaming has gotten pretty big these days. The dark ages of scratchable CDs, unraveling cassettes, and those toothbrushes that played music are long gone. However, this has led to a bit of a strange issue: there are way too many streaming services out there. Between Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music,...