These mediums of providing information are still exciting and brand new. The opportunities for devices that augment reality, capture life’s moments in real-time and improve on the function of smartphones are limitless, but what about when the the human body actually becomes one with the technology? I want to take a further look at technology that goes deeper than the surface of the skin.
See the full story: Gadgets: Going Way Beyond Wearable Technology | Information Space.
Scientific research is a large and sprawling endeavor, with thousands of laboratories around the world studying their own ultra-specialized piece of a much more significant whole. It’s the logical intersection of reductionist scientific heritage and centuries of technological advances: in order to advance our understanding of the world around us, we must pursue increasingly specific sub-disciplines.
Which is why Thomson Reuters’ scene-scoping study on “100 Key Scientific Research Fronts” is a welcome report for science enthusiasts eager to stay updated on cutting-edge research but lacking the time to read every issue of Science or Nature cover-to-cover.
The list:
via The 10 Hottest Fields of Science Research – Wired Science.
It’s designed to assess “the impact of new technology on our global information environment,” said IFLA President Ingrid Parent, introducing the new IFLA Trend Report August 19[, 2013] during the World Library and Information Congress in Singapore.
Commissioned in 2012 and involving social scientists, economists, business leaders, educators, legal experts, and technologists, Riding the Waves or Caught in the Tide? examines “high-level societal trends,” challenging library professionals to be aware that:
Women are disproportionately underrepresented in science-related majors and careers. How some projects are bridging the gap, and encouraging the future females of the technical field.
via 3 Projects That Aim To Unleash Girls’ Inner Geeks | ReadWrite.
The 3 projects discussed are She++, WISH and Tech Choices.
Libraries are moving toward a green and sustainable model for their library architecture, interior design, and energy consumption. They are keeping the future in mind and taking action to protect the environment through the greening of their buildings.
See the full post: A Quick Guide to Green Libraries | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.
Robot & Frank (winner of the Sundance 2012 Alfred P. Sloan prize) is one of those quiet little films that falls into the overlooked but definitely worth watching category. The film portrays the importance of family, coping with an aging parent’s mental deterioration, odd friendships, change and bittersweet endings. Add in Susan Sarandon as the local librarian, a robot as a health care provider, book and jewel heists and it all adds up to a very good film. The film also gives a glimpse into the near future, that of robots as companions.
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Even though we don’t always see it every day, technology and businesses are moving at a breakneck pace, dismantling industries, saving lives, and transforming the world.
McKinsey recently released a report on the 12 technologies that are disrupting the global economy, from advanced robotics and next-generation genomics to self-driving cars.
Here’s a chart from the report on how fast these technologies are getting better:
via McKinsey disruptive technology report | Business Insider.
World Futurist Society: 20 Forecasts for 2013-2025 | Stephens Lighthouse. Some intriguing hypothesized forecasts in this article including Smart phones help spur political reform in Africa, A handheld “breathalyzer” will diagnose diseases and the Amish Boom.
For the full article: 12 Ideas About The Future Of Media (From New York Times, Digg, and The New School) ⚙ Co.Labs ⚙ code + community
Ideas discussed include:
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