As Life Slips By: Why Eye Movement Doesn’t Blur the Picture
Source: ScienceNewsline
A molecular “glue” has been discovered that builds the brain connections that keep visual images clear and still, even as objects or your eyes move.
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How pickpockets trick your mind
Source: BBC
The key to a successful pickpocket isn’t sleight of hand, but knowing about how our brains work, according to neuroscientist Susana Martinez-Conde.
How Technology Shaped the Civil War
Source: Scientific American
Besides weapon technology, other innovations, such as newspapers and prosthetics, flourished in the Civil War era.
How Technology Makes Us Better Social Beings
Source: Smithsonian
Contradicting other studies, sociologist Keith Hampton has found that social networks like Facebook have connected people more than separated them.
From World’s Fair to Maker Faire: Isaac Asimov
Source: Make Magazine
In 1964, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov made predictions of many technological advancements. Many are here today. Will your work in the future bring more of his visions into our lives?
Litter To Your Heart’s Content With This Seed-Bomb Coffee Cup
Source: Fast Company
As consumers, do we give enough thought to the amount of waste we generate or where it ends up? This Kickstarter project aims to educate consumers about their waste by producing a coffee cup that can be used to grow plants or trees.
The Code That May Treat Blindness
Source: BBC
Neuroscientist Sheila Nirenberg explains how technology she has built can transmit visual code directly to the eye and bypass damaged cells.
This Car Changed America
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Released in 1908, Ford’s Model T greatly influenced the country.
Why We Explore
Source: NASA
No matter how far humans go, there’s always another frontier beyond the last one. Find out what quests NASA scientists have in store for the future, and why.
With a Few Bits of Data, Researchers Identify ‘Anonymous’ People
Source: New York Times
A study in the Journal Science has analyzed credit card transactions to show that it is often possible to indentify individuals from just a few pieces of specific information. Read about the study here.