The Verge: MSN’s Skype to translate voice calls into 40 languages.

This will certainly facilitate world trade… but I hate to think of all those translator jobs going out the window… Continue reading →

WSJ: David Sengeh: How to resolve sore sockets in prosthetic limbs.

A friend of mine has this issue.  What’s the use of an artificial limb that is too painful to wear??? Continue reading →

Origami – 50 cent folding microscope and folding 3D printed robot

These are incredibly useful tools that will help transform our world, especially health. TED:  Manu Prakash:  A 50-cent microscope that Continue reading →

WSJ: IBM’s new chip works like your brain!

Huge step forward!  Very exciting!!! These chips require less energy, generate minimal heat and work really fast! WSJ: IBM Unveils Chip Continue reading →

WSJ: Behavioral Science improves Airport Efficiency by “coaxing” Passengers.

Big Brother as helper, trying to predict our patterns of boarding, moving carry-on bags, lounge seating habits, and even how Continue reading →

Fast Company: Floating Farm Towers can offer Local Food in Dense Urban Areas

Grow UP? Great idea – you could also put plants that need more light at the top. Fast Company: As Continue reading →

Inside 3D Printing: 3D Printed Anatomy Series for Medical Training.

WOW! Makes you want to study medicine… (Monash.edu) Researchers from Monash University in Australia have developed and 3D printed a Continue reading →

Inside 3D Printing: Home Depot to Sell 3D Printers

Hmmm remember when Kinko’s offered copy services for the first time… 3D Printing is here to stay!!! (ZDNet) The Home Continue reading →