No Power? No Problem: a Guide to DIY Electricity
Despite advancements in mobile technology, one feature remains lamentably the same: cell phones run on batteries. But what are you supposed to do when you can’t just plug in and recharge? Read more
Likes, Followers, and Pins: The New College Rankings
Where does your school stack up in the social media rankings? Read more
The Future of Food
Molecular gastronomy, musical plates, and edible foam are just a few of the Electrolux Design Lab ideas that could change our relationship to food forever. Read more
A Brief History of Culinary Innovation
The Royal Society, the U.K.’s national academy of science, voted on which culinary innovations they believed to be the most important to the development of civilization. What came out on top? Read more
A/S/L: A Global Catalogue of Digital Pet Peeves
A fascinating cross-cultural study of online sharing behaviors reveals interesting commonalities and differences in the way we connect with one another in the digital realm. Read more
The Politics of Facebook
Can posting political screeds on social media sites actually change the minds of your friends and acquaintances, or is it a waste of time and energy? Read more
Crowning the ‘Golden Kitty’ at the Internet Cat Video Film Festival
Move over, Andy Warhol and Mark Rothko – Maru and Charley have arrived on the scene. And, with eight more lives ahead of them, these felines are just getting started. Read more
Clouds, Lies, and Birthday Suits
When you hear the word “cloud” in reference to technology, what comes to mind – a network of remote servers that store, manage, and process data… or fluffy white puffball floating in blue sky? Read more
In Ancient Galilee, Donkeys Go Digital
In northern Israel, one biblical reenactment park has added a modern touch to its ancient history: outfitting donkeys with wireless routers. Read more
The Digital Kitchen
By looking back over even a brief time period, we can see how significant an impact our modern technologies have had in the way we think about, prepare, and share our meals with both families and strangers alike. Read more