Arsenic and Old Space: The Possibilities of Life Mike Pallante - January 17, 2011 at 10:59AM NASA funded research uncovers a microbe which can substitute Arsenate for Phosphate and redefines life as we know it. Felisa Wolf-Simon, head author of the paper submitted by the NASA team, says the discovery, "Cracks open the doors for what we might find in the universe." With a new play book for what life is and where it can survive, our search for alien life changes - allowing us to investigate previously "uninhabitable" environments and recognize previously unthinkable life forms. Blog 0 Comments

Jan 17

Blood Cameras More Effective than Luminol Lesley Broff - January 16, 2011 at 11:16AM Familiar television shows such as CSI, Forensic Files, and Law and Order document crime scene analysis techniques like the use of luminol to detect blood. But luminol has significant drawbacks. Is there a way to detect blood without negatively affecting the crime scene? We take a look at the "blood camera", a new invention designed to distinguish blood and several other substances from backgrounds. We wanted to know how the blood camera works and the benefits it brings to the world of forensic science. Blog 0 Comments

Jan 16

Andrew Zolty - Breakfast Laurie Fish - January 12, 2011 at 5:55PM Breakfast is a next generation ad agency with a quirky disposition. This serves their clients well as they are gifted in developing off-center, captivating and curious campaigns. With the ability to use technology in unique and imaginative ways, Breakfast devises memorable online experiences. Whether it's a talking bicycle embarking on a coast to coast journey, or a blimp controlled by an iPad, Breakfast's unique approach is worth checking out. Precious, the Bicycle with a Brain, was fitted with devices that allowed the bike to report what was happening from its own point of view. Developed to support a LiveStrong awareness campaign, the site allowed users to check in on Precious' 4,000 mile journey in real time. Events along the way were reported by the very precocious Precious and his rider Janeen. We sat down with Breakfast's creative director Andrew Zolty to learn more about Precious and other projects his team has in the works. Interview 3 Comments

Jan 12

Weight Watchers Introduces New PointsPlus System Lesley Broff - January 6, 2011 at 11:38AM On November 29, 2010, Weight Watchers revamped its system to the new PointsPlus program to account for the newest scientific advancements and lifestyle changes in members. How does Weight Watchers work, what has changed, and will these changes be for the better? We were curious of the exact details, so we figured what better way to explain it than from the perspective of a current member! Blog 0 Comments

Jan 6

Popular Science Names MORIS a Top Innovation of 2010 Lesley Broff - December 28, 2010 at 6:53PM Popular Science came out this month with it's esteemed list of the Top Innovations of 2010. Among those to receive their praise is Biometric Intelligence & Identification Technologies' MORIS. MORIS can turn a regular iPhone into a crime fighting tool. How does this invention work? Where can we see it in use? How much does it cost? This article will delve into these and other questions you may have about MORIS. Blog 0 Comments

Dec 28

New Acoustic Lens Technology Harbinger of Noninvasive Cancer Treatments Mike Pallante - December 19, 2010 at 11:31AM A physics team at California's Institute of Technology has developed a nonlinear acoustic lens. Among the applications of this new lens which focuses sound waves, are treatments for cancer that don't require invasive surgery. The acoustic lens would fire sound bullets at the tumor, breaking it apart but leaving healthy tissues unharmed. Blog 1 Comment

Dec 19

New Microchip Helps Blind People See Lesley Broff - December 16, 2010 at 1:36PM Is it possible to create a bionic eye? This is a question that researchers in Germany may have the answer to. In a recent experiment, Eberhart Zrenner and his team of scientists implanted a microchip in the retinas of 11 blind patients to see if they could restore sight. The results were remarkable, but could these results be repeated for patients with all kinds of conditions of blindness? Could we solve the common problem of macular degeneration that occurs with age? Blog 5 Comments

Dec 16

Mike Henry - Twisted Pixel Games Dom Cook - December 10, 2010 at 10:58AM Twisted Pixel Games is a relatively small, independent video game company, formed in early 2006 by industry veterans with the focus on "memorable characters, creative game-play, and impressive presentation." From what we've seen, they're achieving just that. After playing the unique, fun and hilarious 'Splosion Man, Questional decided to interview Twisted Pixel's lead programmer, Mike Henry. Read on, and discover how Twisted Pixel Games operate, how the idea for Comic Jumper came about, and why mass-produced 'Splosion Man costumes probably won't appear on the market any time soon! Interview 1 Comment

Dec 10

Dark Matter Universe Part 2: Dark Worlds Mike Pallante - December 7, 2010 at 11:27PM In part two of The Dark Matter Universe we explore the actual nature of dark worlds and why they may exist. Take a leap down the rabbit hole into the world of baryons, quarks, particles and the invisible dark forces which could be shaping worlds right next to our own. Blog 0 Comments

Dec 7

Heather Brown - Cord Blood Registry Laurie Fish - December 1, 2010 at 3:18PM Heather Brown is VP of Scientific and Medical Affairs at the Cord Blood Registry. CBR systems inc. has saved cord blood for 325,000+ newborns and has helped client families get lifesaving transplants and other therapies. We asked her to join us, and give us some background on stem cells and the research advancing regenerative medicine. Interview 2 Comments

Dec 1

Amazon Kindle 3 vs. Barnes and Noble Nook Color Lesley Broff - November 28, 2010 at 4:17PM With the growing popularity of e-books, many people are asking how the new Barnes and Noble Nook Color will compare to the current Kindle 3, Amazon's compact e-reader. Has the Kindle 3 met it's match, or will the Nook Color come up short like the original Nook? We review the Kindle 3 and the new Nook Color side by side. You decide. Blog 23 Comments

Nov 28

Joe Tabeling - The Creation of Synthetic Diamonds Laurie Fish - November 24, 2010 at 3:08PM Diamond has unique and fascinating properties not the least of which is high thermal conductivity - a seriously needed property necessary for ever smaller electronic devices. Joe Tabeling, owner of Applied Diamond, grows diamonds for a living. His company creates synthetic diamond, made by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). We asked Joe to tell us a little about the amazing process used to make diamonds. Interview 1 Comment

Nov 24

Dark Matter Universe Part 1: The Case for Dark Matter Mike Pallante - November 23, 2010 at 10:26AM Is there an entire Dark Matter universe coexisting with our own? New theories on the subject of Dark Matter reverse eight decades of thinking on the subject and lead scientists to the possibility of an invisible universe all around us. In Part 1 of the Invisible Dark Matter Universe we review the history and case for Dark Matter and take a glimpse at the new theories which make "Dark Worlds" possible. Blog 1 Comment

Nov 23

Nielsen's Surprising State of the Media Report on Digital Content Mike Pallante - November 22, 2010 at 4:16PM How do iPad users differ from users of other connected devices? In a state of the media report, the Nielsen Company, famous for its television ratings system, offers enlightening facts about users of the Apple iPad. Findings shed some light on a surprising shift in device driven consumer behavior. Blog 1 Comment

Nov 22

Do It Yourself PC Building - Part III - Motherboards, Power Supplies, Cases Chris Madore - November 21, 2010 at 3:12PM Interested in building your own computer, but don't know how to make heads or tails of what parts you need or which one to choose? Over this three part series we'll be looking at the necessary components, as well as important and dependent stats for each. In this Part III, we'll be taking a look at motherboards, power supplies and cases. Blog 2 Comments

Nov 21