In a couple of weeks, James Cameron’s film AVATAR will be released in 3D. This unique melding of digital imaging and live action will also be attendant with the release of a dynamic video game of the same name. The video game uses the same themes and characters found in the film as its basis […]

This post apocalyptic thriller and its two main characters so captured me that after reading the book, I listened to the book on tape and would sit in my car until I was nearly late for appointments. The father and son, constantly close to death, facing and surmounting one challenge after the next. I rooted […]

Researchers at Kansas University have found that aerobic exercise staves off the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. “Heavy exercise appears to be protective of cognitive function,” says David K. Johnson, Assistant Professor of psychology and research scientist in gerontology. In neuroimaging studies at the Alzheimer’s and Memory Program at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, aerobic […]

Once in a while, an idea so resonates that it is impossible to ignore as its uniqueness and relevance is clear. This is the case, even though the technological bases for the idea may not be that new. Often times, it is a concept which creates a new and valuable use for existing technology. Such […]

Association of Professional Futurists – A community of professional futurists committed to leadership and excellence in the futures field. The Calousian Association – A membership organization of those wanting to help the humanity in reaching Calousia, the humanity’s state of high-capacity existence. The Centre for Future Studies – Futures think tank focused on future trends […]

Researchers have now developed a new form of plastic from corn-starch which is 100% biodegradable in less than 60 days and is already being used for compost bags, food packaging, displosable tableware and in biomedicine for sutures, stents, dialysis and drug delivery devices. In addition, researchers have now succeeded in making the new plastic less […]

Some plants have the ability to considerably reduce indoor pollutants, according to a new research study at The University of Georgia. Researchers showed that certain species remove organic compounds,which cause serious diseases including asthma, cancer, reproductive and neurological disorders and more than 1.6 million deaths per year according to the World Health Organization. The dangerous […]

Scientists have isolated what is thought to be a unique pheromone which is produced from fear. A study was done of the sweat of first time skydivers before they jumped and an analysis of the pheromone produced indicates it is only produced in times of significant fear. The military and security industry are using this […]

Originally designed for the secret service, Brickhouse Security’s Micro Bluetooth earpiece is so small it fits inside the ear canal and allows communication with any Bluetooth mobile phone. The device is actually powered by magnetism, which is also used to remove the earpiece from the inner canal, once in place. It also comes with a […]

A new drug resistant strain of bacteria now causing death in one of four cases among children, is gaining ground in Africa and is expected to migrate to different nations. A variant of Salmonella typhimurium, named ST313, appears to be circulating to humans independently of animals, as drug resistant staph infections do now. The normal […]