Remember those autonomous robots from the University of Pennsylvania's GRASP Laboratory that flew in all kinds of crazy, coordinated formations? Well, they're back, and they've, like, totally started a band.
Google unveils a new project it describes as “a forum to encourage and amplify technology-based moonshot thinking and teamwork” to tackle everything from cancer to climate change.
If you think you have an “idea worth spreading,” then listen up–you could well be the next TED star!
The TED2011 (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference wrapped up late last week, with presentations from big thinkers propelling TED’s “Ideas Worth Spreading” mantra. A list of all of the talks can be found on the TED Blog, and be sure to check out some of the related videos right here.
Kotaku‘s reporting that the plug’s been pulled on Lionhead Studios’ ambitious Project Milo for Kinect. The undertaking–also referred to as Milo & Kate–was the jewel of Microsoft’s 2009 E3 presentation, containing the most forward-looking of the motion-gaming ideas during the press conference.
TED Talks latest installment comes from Rachel Sussman. In a presentation given in July at Oxford, Sussman shares photos of the world’s oldest living organisms; including armillaria death rings in Oregon, which are over 2,400 years old.
Here are two amazing TED Talks from Tan Le, John Delaney and Jeb Corliss. Le heads up Emotiv Systems, which is bridging the gap between computers and humans and how we might one day interact with them. Delaney is building a network of HD camera rigs deep under water. Corliss addresses fear and how to [...]
Seattle’s HIllel Cooperman explains why adults love Legos and I just about spewed coffee all over my screen.
Speaking at TED last week, Bill Gates unveiled his vision for cleaner energy in the future and eliminating CO2 emissions by 2050 with his endorsement of a radically different type of nuclear reactor. He also noted the miracles that occur in nature by bringing out a jar of fireflies. It’s definitely worth the 30 minutes.
Is Blaine our era’s Houdini? Did you know that Blaine is a hypochondriac?
