Planet Hunting Part 1: A Brief History Adam Koppeser - April 21, 2011 at 4:19PM Extrasolar planet hunting started with Copernicus, muddled on with the British, and took off with late 20th century tools and technology. Do we have the technology to discover distant Earth-like worlds? We'll explore what makes the exploration possible. Blog 1 Comment

Apr 21

The Danger of Addiction - Drugs, Alcohol and... Technology? Zach Shedleski - April 18, 2011 at 10:54AM When was the last time you unplugged? Are you addicted to your devices? Addiction is a topic that everyone is familiar with, whether it be someone you know, personal experience, or just the general knowledge that it's a serious problem in our society. Some would add one more to the list of addictive substances - technology. Blog 4 Comments

Apr 18

Discount Kindle Foreshadows the Boom in Ad-Supported Technology Charlotte Rachel Ashlock - April 15, 2011 at 3:31PM Amazon's recent offer of a discount ad-supported Kindle signals a larger trend in consumer electronics. With everyone from cell phone providers to software giants offering targeted advertising in exchange for “free” goods or services, we are entering a future where adware can pervade every aspect of our gadget-driven lives. Blog 0 Comments

Apr 15

Energy Use, Economic Growth & Developing the 3rd World: Dare to Dream Mike Pallante - April 14, 2011 at 12:47AM A recent study conducted by researchers at New Mexico State University and published in January's BioScience describes the relationship between economic growth and energy usage. At the same time, researchers in China observed a correlation between employment level and ecological awareness. How does this information affect the third world? If we dare to dream- the future is bright. Blog 1 Comment

Apr 14

Misuse of Fogging Disinfectants Causes EPA Crackdown Mike Pallante - April 8, 2011 at 4:55PM In New Jersey, for a time, a ride in an ambulance may have made you sicker. Such was the case for many South Jersey EMTs who began complaining of headaches and nausea. Eventually it took an EPA order to root out the cause: the misuse of fogging disinfectants. We decided to take a look at this most curious case and the difficult questions it poses for investigators. Blog 3 Comments

Apr 8

Cyber Espionage - Advanced Electronic Surveillance Charlotte Rachel Ashlock - April 5, 2011 at 8:35PM Does the threat of cyber espionage justify the erosion of personal freedoms? Can we trust the FBI with the power to seize any and all data they feel a threat to national security? Personal communication is caught in the cross-fire as the US government seeks protection from dangerous hackers. How far is too far? Blog 0 Comments

Apr 5

Asteroids, Proteins and Life on Earth Mike Pallante - April 3, 2011 at 2:45PM Prominent philosopher Richard Dawkins suggests that life on Earth may have been seeded by aliens. As crazy as that sounds new NASA findings support the theory as new findings emerge that suggest that life on Earth may have, in part, started in space. Hit the jump as we explain the findings and science behind these discoveries. Blog 6 Comments

Apr 3

Pencils Down: How to Teach Math We Can Use Mike Pallante - March 29, 2011 at 1:47PM Conrad Wolfram speaks of a bold new direction in Math Education: Teaching children real math with computers. Students spend countless hours doing hand computations only to find in the real world those are done by computers - and they expect you to come up with the equations! We decided to take a look at Wolfram's philosophy and the methodology which supports teaching children math like we do language. Blog 4 Comments

Mar 29

The Future Unlocked: Gamification Part I Mike Pallante - March 28, 2011 at 10:20AM As both game designers and marketing executives search for a way to sustain end user engagement both are finding success in Gamification. What is Gamification? How does it work and how do you do it right? Designers Scott Rigby and Jonathan Blow weigh in on this new marketing and design buzz-word. Blog 0 Comments

Mar 28

Dead Space 2 (PS3) Review - Isaac Is Back With An Extra Dose Of Crazy Dom Cook - March 20, 2011 at 5:53PM Dead Space 2, developed by Visceral Games, has some promising features. As the sequel to the critically acclaimed Dead Space and newest addition to the franchise, expectations were unsurprisingly large. We wanted to know how it compared to the original, and more importantly will Dead Space 2 be the greatest action-horror title released this year? Blog 3 Comments

Mar 20

The President's Dilemma: Global Warming is Not A Zero Sum Game Mike Pallante - March 16, 2011 at 2:03AM What does game theory have to do with global warming? Questional takes a look at the popular YouTube phenomenon, "The Most Terrifying Video You'll Ever See" by teacher and author Greg Craven. Is Greg Craven on to something? If we had to, could we put aside national interest and rise to the challenge? Does the human race have what it takes to save the planet? Blog 1 Comment

Mar 16

Instaprint - Location and Hash Tag Based Photo Booth Rob Newcomb - March 9, 2011 at 3:13PM You may remember reading about the quirky but captivating company named Breakfast when we had the chance to interview Andrew Zolty about Precious the Bicycle and the Conan O'Brien Blimp. Well they're at it again with Instaprint, a location and hash tag based photo booth. Blog 5 Comments

Mar 9

Cyber Espionage: The Controversy Over Robot Spies Charlotte Rachel Ashlock - March 8, 2011 at 1:36PM New advancements in robotics are pushing the envelope on cyber espionage— DARPA recently unveiled their hummingbird spy drone to the excitement of many. This surprisingly real-looking robot bird is just one of many hi-tech tools being prepped for the intelligence service, including cyborg beetles and robotic dragonflies. But will the real cyber attack on the world's secrets come from $4 million robots, or from the electronic intelligences that worm their way through the World Wide Web? Blog 3 Comments

Mar 8

Will Apple's iPad continue to be the leader in tablets for 2011? Mike Pallante - February 28, 2011 at 4:37PM The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show made good on its 2010 promises. Better late than never, right? The delay was good for consumers. Developers were able to track the reaction to the iPad and provide a wide variety of Tablet PCs for every type of user based on the feedback of early adopters. The result? Well, some analysts predict a major market change is just around the corner. Blog 5 Comments

Feb 28

Will Intel's Light Peak Interface Beat USB? Mike Pallante - February 25, 2011 at 2:24PM Intel's new Light Peak interface, introduced as the new standard port, could replace USB in a number of years. Offering transfer rates of 10Gb/s and expandable up to 100 Gb/s over the next decade light peak could revolutionize the way we connect peripheral devices. Not without criticism, however, OEMs point to possible shortcomings and the heavy task of usurping USB in suggesting the switch from copper connections to optics may come later than Intel thinks. Blog 4 Comments

Feb 25