Could ePatient Networks Become the Superdoctors of the Future?
As technology allows patients to pool their knowledge, can the collective experience of the sick create better care?There's something seriously wrong with a health care system that makes patients wait...
View ArticleIn The Future, Your Clothes Will Be A Power Plant
Never run out of batteries again. With this new tech called TEGWear, your body is the battery.It's no science-fiction fantasy. With wearable gadgets like Google Glass on the horizon, all that's missing...
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Dogfish Head And Sierra Nevada Help Design A Beer Glass Just For IPAs
Made in collaboration with Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada, the glass features wave-like ridges that help bring out the beer's pungent, fruity aroma.Iconic drinks come in signature glasses, like the...
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The Public Library Wants To Be Your Office
Shoving books aside to create community-centered coworking spaces doesn't sit well with some library loyalists.It's 9:45 on a Monday morning, and Jonathan Marino has just arrived at his tech startup in...
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These Disabled Rock Climbers Are Way, Way Stronger Than You
Welcome to the world of paraclimbing, where new gear and new recognition of their abilities have disabled climbers taking on some of the world's toughest rocks.On a muggy Sunday night in South...
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Has Philadelphia Made A Bike Share That Can Get The Entire City Biking?
Its new program aims to get minorities and low-income residents to hop on bikes by placing stations more equitably and offering a way to pay without a credit card.Ever since Washington, D.C., launched...
View ArticleA Gorgeous, Towering Hive To Save Our Dying Bees
Elevator B rises from the industrial wasteland of Buffalo, New York. But it’s not just art, it’s also what might be the most beautiful working beehive you’ve ever seen. Rick Smith didn’t set out to...
View ArticleCan GPS Tracking Reduce Asthma Attacks?
A new device notes when and where you use your inhaler, so you can create a map of when and where it’s hardest to breathe. About 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, but everyone’s triggers are...
View ArticleThis Awesome Tiny Car Has A Secret: Its Driver Is In A Wheelchair
Retrofitting existing cars for handicapped drivers and to store wheelchairs is a huge expense. The Kenguru lets people in a wheelchair roll themselves right into the driver’s seat. All Stacy Zoern...
View ArticleA Crowdsourced Map For Finding Antibiotic-Free Meat And Poultry
In parts of the country where there isn’t an organic store on every corner, it can be hard to find meat not doused in chemicals. This map can help lead you to cleaner meals. If you’d rather not swallow...
View ArticleCan Robots Help Autistic Kids Connect?
Popchilla might look like an adorable plaything, but it’s way more than that. It’s a special tool that can be controlled by parents or therapists to help interact with autistic children. Toy robots can...
View ArticleA New Film Shows What Happens When The Uninsured Get Sick
Mitt Romney recently noted that we have a plan for the uninsured in America: They go to the emergency room. Waiting Room, a new documentary opening today, shows exactly what that means for our health...
View ArticleA Mirror System That Brings Sunlight Into The Darkest Corner of Your Home
These sunflower heliostats let you focus the sun’s light anywhere, from your solar panels to your garden. We’ve waited decades for the clean, green solar-powered revolution, but it’s not quite here...
View ArticleCould ePatient Networks Become the Superdoctors of the Future?
As technology allows patients to pool their knowledge, can the collective experience of the sick create better care? There’s something seriously wrong with a health care system that makes patients wait...
View ArticleIn The Future, Your Clothes Will Be A Power Plant
Never run out of batteries again. With this new tech called TEGWear, your body is the battery. It’s no science-fiction fantasy. With wearable gadgets like Google Glass on the horizon, all that’s...
View ArticleThe Public Library Wants To Be Your Office
Shoving books aside to create community-centered coworking spaces doesn’t sit well with some library loyalists. It’s 9:45 on a Monday morning, and Jonathan Marino has just arrived at his tech startup...
View ArticleThese Disabled Rock Climbers Are Way, Way Stronger Than You
Welcome to the world of paraclimbing, where new gear and new recognition of their abilities have disabled climbers taking on some of the world’s toughest rocks. On a muggy Sunday night in South...
View ArticleHas Philadelphia Made A Bike Share That Can Get The Entire City Biking?
Its new program aims to get minorities and low-income residents to hop on bikes by placing stations more equitably and offering a way to pay without a credit card. Ever since Washington, D.C., launched...
View ArticleDogfish Head And Sierra Nevada Help Design A Beer Glass Just For IPAs
Made in collaboration with Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada, the glass features wave-like ridges that help bring out the beer’s pungent, fruity aroma. Iconic drinks come in signature glasses, like the...
View ArticleHow to set boundaries at work, even if you’re new
Your first job after college will be one you always remember. It’s natural to hit the ground running, trying to prove yourself by working extra hard. However, don’t overlook the importance of your...
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