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| And we all shine on... (Image courtesy NASA.gov.) |
Space Station Sunday: A Record, A Rescue, And A Return
Good evening, space fans! Its been another week of scientific spectacularity about the ISS. Here's what's up!
A Spark Of Brilliance: Nanoparticles Can Stimulate, Heal Brain Via Electromagnetic Fields
The human brain can be stimulated in many ways, but it's top-shelf fuel of choice is electricity. Now, thanks to tiny nanoparticles that can interact with neurons, the possibilities for tuning the brain to optimal operational standards is possible...
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| A magnetic mind is a beautiful thing. (Image courtesy minddisorders.com.) |
Hacking Health: IV Pumps Can Be Remotely Reset To Cause Overdose
Last week we pondered the troubles of hacking a self-driving car. Unsavory for sure, and a nasty way to go, but something that could possibly be thwarted with a manual override via steering wheel (surely those won't get phased out completely, right?) However, what happens when the hack doesn't mess with your automotive ride, but rather your physical one?
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| An unlikely accomplice to chaos... (Image courtesy turbosquid.com.) |
Trash Talking: New "Intelligent" Garbage Can Scans Labels, Makes Shopping Lists
While many people laud the idea of the Internet of Things, there are just some objects that should remain unconnected to the world in general. Namely, your trash bin...the last thing you want sending you status updates.
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| "Did you get my friend request?" (Image courtesy natm.wikia.com.) |
Countdown To Liftoff: Virgin Galactic Claims Space Tourism Will Commence In Two Years Or Less
With SpaceX successfully ferrying cargo to the International Space Station on the regular, and space tourism plans from Russia well in the works, the world's financial elite are starting to slaver over the speculation of a vacation in space. Virgin Galactic have now thrown in their spacesuit-gauntlet, claiming they will be actively operating outside of the atmosphere in as little as two years.
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| These are what spacesuit gauntlets look like, BTW. (Image courtesy fineartamerica.com.) |
Screen Cuisine: New App To Count Calories Via Food Photos
If you're like most of the cyber-connected world, chances are that you've photographed and shared an image of some interesting food at one point or another. Don't worry, it's normal, especially when you encounter a turducken in the wild. Now, a new app may be able to not only show off your culinary crusades, but also inform you of just how many calories that triple-decker bacon cake contains...
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| "According to Im2Calories, you should probably only eat the letter 'A' today." -your phone, soon. (Image courtesy negharfonooni.com.) |
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