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Antonios Bouris
from Creativity Scoops!
January 2, 2015 4:47 AM
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Is it ok to get swayed by our creative urges? Should we be focused on one mode of creative expression, and discipline our creative self to come up with ideas of specific type and form?
Via Creativity For Life
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from Amazing Science
January 2, 2015 4:42 AM
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Looking for life on other planets is not straightforward. It usually relies on chemical detection, which might be limited or even completely irrelevant to alien biology. On the other hand, motion is a trait of all life, and can be used to identify microorganisms without any need of chemical foreknowledge.
EPFL scientists have now developed an extremely sensitive yet simple motion detector that can be built easily by adapting already-existent technology. The system has proven accurate with detecting bacteria, yeast, and even cancer cells, and is considered for the rapid testing of drugs and even the detection of extraterrestrial life. The work is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Giovanni Dietler, Sandor Kasas and Giovanni Longo at EPFL have developed a motion detector that uses a nano-sized cantilever to detect motion. A cantilever is essentially a beam that is anchored only at one end, with the other end bearing a load. The cantilever design is often used with bridges and buildings, but here it is implemented on the micrometer scale, and about 500 bacteria can be deposited on it.
The idea comes from the technology behind an existing microscope, the atomic force microscope. This powerful microscope uses a cantilever to produce pictures of the very atoms on a surface. The cantilever scans the surface like the needle of a record player and its up-and-down movement is read by a laser to produce an image.
The motion sensor the Dietler and Kasas developed works the same way, but here the sample is attached on the cantilever itself. For example, a bacterium attaches to the cantilever. If the bacterium is alive, it will inevitably move in some way, e.g. move its flagellum or simply carry out normal biological functions. That motion also moves the much smaller and sensitive cantilever and it is captured by the readout laser as series of vibrations. The signal is taken as a sign of life.
The EPFL scientists successfully tested their novel system with isolated bacteria, yeast, mouse and human cells. They even tested soil from the fields around the EPFL campus and water from the nearby Sorge river. In each case, they were able to accurately detect and isolate vibration signatures from living cells. When they used drugs to kill anything alive, the motion signals stopped.
“The system has the benefit of being completely chemistry-free,” says Dietler. “That means that it can be used anywhere – in drug testing or even in the search for extraterrestrial life.”
The scientists envision a large array of cantilever sensors used in future space exploration probes like the Mars rover. As it relies on motion rather than chemistry, the cantilever sensor would be able to detect life forms in mediums that are native to other planets, such as the methane in the lakes of Titan.
Via Dr. Stefan Gruenwald
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December 28, 2014 9:09 AM
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Our favorite videos with presentations held at the top data vis events and at local meetups
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December 26, 2014 10:28 AM
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Your book list is going to get a bit longer
For 2015, we want to shine a light on a few diverse authors whom everyone should know. Though not perfectly comprehensive, we've highlighted writers who demand your attention.
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December 26, 2014 10:17 AM
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Out of fresh ideas? These inspiring talks offer the kick-in-the-pants you need to unleash your creative spirit.
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Antonios Bouris
December 26, 2014 10:15 AM
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#pinback #buttons QR Code Call Obama Button pin, button, art, phone, iphone, geekery, accessory, computer, gadget... pic.twitter.com/7TPNWPccSc
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from Everything Photographic
December 26, 2014 10:13 AM
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The year did not disappoint for incredible photos of the awesome power of nature and glimpses into the human spirit. Take a look at some of the very best.
Via Tiaan Jonker
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from Creativity Scoops!
December 26, 2014 10:08 AM
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from Entrepreneurship, Innovation
December 26, 2014 10:07 AM
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from Everything DT in education
December 26, 2014 10:01 AM
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On October 8, 9 and 10 we organised our first international masterclass Design Thinking in Education in Amsterdam together with the Design Thinkers Academy.
Via Julie Tardy
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Antonios Bouris
December 19, 2014 7:02 AM
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How can Google Glass get even better? By using Glass with CamFind and utilize the app's incredible technology. It is already a reality, check out the demo!
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December 19, 2014 6:58 AM
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We reveal whos tops in using technology and data to innovate their marketing.
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from Creative_me
December 17, 2014 5:47 AM
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27 Superb Sites With Royalty Free Stock Images For Commercial Use That Can Be Used On Your Blogs, Websites, Social Media etc...
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January 2, 2015 4:46 AM
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from Amazing Science
January 2, 2015 4:42 AM
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If pilot projects from companies like Bizzby and DHL Parcel are any indication, the skies of Europe could soon be buzzing with parcel delivery drones. GeoPost, the express delivery arm of French mail service La Poste, has now revealed that it undertook drone delivery testing at the Centre d'Etudes et d'Essais pour Modèles Autonomes (CEEMA) in September.
As part of its ongoing GeoDrone project, GeoPost partnered with Atechsys to develop an electric delivery drone capable of autonomously transporting a parcel up to dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm (16 x 12 x 8 in) and 4 kg (9 lb) in weight within a 20 km (12 mile) radius. The project is looking at the use of drones to access isolated areas such as mountains, islands and rural areas, as well as providing a means of responding to emergency situations.
Demonstrating the possible use of drones in real world conditions, the test involved automated take-off, flight phase, landing and return to base. Unfortunately, GeoPost hasn't released any specs on the prototype itself but we can tell you that the 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) six-rotor prototype is reported to have successfully transported a 2 kg (4.4 lb) package over a distance of 1,200 m (about 4,000 ft) at the CEEMA site in the south of France.
Via Dr. Stefan Gruenwald
Les réseaux sociaux ne sont certes pas nés en 2004 avec Facebook, mais c’est à ce moment qu’ils ont pris tout leur essor, découvrez en une infographie l’évolution des réseaux sociaux en 10 ans !
Via Patrick Bouillaud, Ariane Janis
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December 26, 2014 10:26 AM
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Cybersecurity experts’ predictions for the year ahead: from ransomware and healthcare hacks to social media scams and state-sponsored cyberwar
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December 26, 2014 10:17 AM
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From the mouse to the GIF, by way of the long tail and technology's forgotten female pioneers.
In his now-iconic 1945 essay "As We May Th
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from Everything Photographic
December 26, 2014 10:15 AM
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The 2014 Sony World Photography Awards have today announced their winners for the Open and Youth categories, selected from over 70,000 non-professional entries. By jove they're impressive.
Via Tiaan Jonker
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December 26, 2014 10:09 AM
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The Twitter bio is one of the most overlooked features on Twitter (with lists). Many people think that no one looks at it anymore. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Every time I check a Twitter profile, the first thing I focus on is the bio. If I find it relevant to me, I will have then read some tweets, and peruse lists.
Making a Twitter bio shine is not difficult. Aaron Lee has some great tips for us. My favorite is #4: including the username of your employer.
Read the article at http://www.postplanner.com/awesome-twitter-bio-ideas-to-entice-followers/
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from innovative design
December 26, 2014 10:08 AM
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This is the art that was all-but-inescapable in 2014. Art Basel Miami offered $3 billion worth of work, Peter Lik sold the most expensive photograph ever ($6.5 million), and a second Mona Lisa was discovered, making 2014 a monumental year for art. Whether it was Kara Walker's sugar sculpture, Miley Cyrus' solo show, or even Shia LaBeouf's #IAMSORRY performance, this year was filled with works we couldn't stop seeing, sharing, or talking about.
Via Lauren Moss
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from Everything DT in education
December 26, 2014 10:03 AM
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We have put together a collection of methods for folks new to design thinking.
Via Julie Tardy
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December 19, 2014 7:48 AM
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December 19, 2014 7:01 AM
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December 19, 2014 3:12 AM
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