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Bionic eye for the blind approved in the U.S. by the FDA (Video) - Toronto Disability |... - 0 views

www.examiner.com/...nd-approved-the-u-s-by-the-fda

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Clinical trials showed that the Argus II partially restores the sight of blind people after it is surgically implanted.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Clinical trials showed that the Argus II partially restores the sight of blind people after it is surgically implanted.</div>

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Muslim Women, YouTube, and Third Space - 1 views

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New media technology provides a "Third Space" where some Muslims who are using social media to contest gender assumptions, normative aspects of religious practice, and cultural experience. In this context, YouTube offers such a space as an informal meeting place to create community and to express new identities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New media technology provides a "Third Space" where some Muslims who are using social media to contest gender assumptions, normative aspects of religious practice, and cultural experience. In this context, YouTube offers such a space as an informal meeting place to create community and to express new identities.</div>

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Futurity.org - Lock in 'peacock' color for screen displays - 1 views

www.futurity.org/...cock-color-for-screen-displays

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In a peacock's mother-of-pearl tail, precisely arranged hairline grooves reflect light of certain wavelengths. Imitating this system has been a leading approach to developing next-generation reflective displays.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In a peacock's mother-of-pearl tail, precisely arranged hairline grooves reflect light of certain wavelengths. Imitating this system has been a leading approach to developing next-generation reflective displays.</div>

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Ouchless sugar needles deliver 'dried' vaccine - 0 views

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A technique that delivers a dried live vaccine to the skin without a traditional needle could support the global fight against diseases such as HIV and malaria.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A technique that delivers a dried live vaccine to the skin without a traditional needle could support the global fight against diseases such as HIV and malaria.</div>

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NewsDaily: Science cafes offer a sip of learning - 0 views

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Americans may be turning away from the hard sciences at universities, but they are increasingly showing up at "science cafes" in local bars and restaurants to listen to scientific talks over a drink or a meal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Americans may be turning away from the hard sciences at universities, but they are increasingly showing up at "science cafes" in local bars and restaurants to listen to scientific talks over a drink or a meal.</div>

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This Explains Everything: 192 Thinkers Each Select the Most Elegant Explanation of How ... - 1 views

www.brainpickings.org/...rything-brockman-edge-question

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Dan Sperber's idea: culture is a giant, asynchronous network of replication, ideas turning into expressions which turn into other, related ideas. … Sperber's idea also suggests increased access to public presentation of ideas will increase the dynamic range of culture overall.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dan Sperber's idea: culture is a giant, asynchronous network of replication, ideas turning into expressions which turn into other, related ideas. … Sperber's idea also suggests increased access to public presentation of ideas will increase the dynamic range of culture overall.</div>

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Invariant Civilizational Properties in Futurist Scenarios - 1 views

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If the extraterrestrialization of human civilization is consistent with all previous human civilization, then human extraterrestrial civilization will exhibit the civilizational invariants of warfare, social hierarchy, and geographically settled communities

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If the extraterrestrialization of human civilization is consistent with all previous human civilization, then human extraterrestrial civilization will exhibit the civilizational invariants of warfare, social hierarchy, and geographically settled communities</div>

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Gender Income Equality Will Be Achieved Within 20 Years, Futurist Says - 0 views

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When we went from a production economy to an information economy, the asset of physical strength was no longer valued. It became a knowledge economy-the single advantage that men have over women, which is strength, was no longer a defining job necessity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When we went from a production economy to an information economy, the asset of physical strength was no longer valued. It became a knowledge economy-the single advantage that men have over women, which is strength, was no longer a defining job necessity.</div>

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The Facets Of A Futurist's Work | Challenge Online - 1 views

www.challenge.gov.sg/...the-facets-of-a-futurists-work

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The DNA Association - Edutainment - 0 views

www.museumsandheritage.com/...2744

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New Models and Opportunities for 4D/5D Experiences in Leisure Facilities

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Zócalo Public Square :: Human Life Was Partly Inevitable - 0 views

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combat people's fear of science by telling stories of discovery-human stories of people taking chances and making mistakes, persisting over time and getting lucky. A story of discovery transforms the conversation: making it accessible, human, and harder to argue with.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">combat people's fear of science by telling stories of discovery-human stories of people taking chances and making mistakes, persisting over time and getting lucky. A story of discovery transforms the conversation: making it accessible, human, and harder to argue with.</div>

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The Next Hundred Million by Joel Kotkin - 0 views

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argues against American decline says immigration from Asia and Latin America will be a force for dynamism, innovation, and prosperity challenge will be promoting social mobility and economic prosperity for aspirational Americans

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">argues against American decline says immigration from Asia and Latin America will be a force for dynamism, innovation, and prosperity challenge will be promoting social mobility and economic prosperity for aspirational Americans</div>

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Hasbro announces gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven in response to girl's petition | Games B... - 0 views

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announcement of gender-neutral toys following online petition

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New Churches Focus on Building a Community Life - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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reinventing "church" in an increasingly secular culture

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Video analysis: Detecting text every which way - 0 views

www.sciencedaily.com/...130103073013.htm

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Software that detects and extracts text from within video frames, making it searchable, is set to make a vast resource even more valuable

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> Software that detects and extracts text from within video frames, making it searchable, is set to make a vast resource even more valuable</div>

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Repellent slime has material virtues | Molecules | Science News - 0 views

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A new study that examines the mechanical properties of threads made from hagfishes' slimy mucus finds the fibers are both strong and stretchy, and may serve as a model for creating superior new materials.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new study that examines the mechanical properties of threads made from hagfishes' slimy mucus finds the fibers are both strong and stretchy, and may serve as a model for creating superior new materials.</div>

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Curve: Re-imagining value - 0 views

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a general decline in 'deference' to traditional institutions of power, and the internet has accelerated this process

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">a general decline in 'deference' to traditional institutions of power, and the internet has accelerated this process</div>

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Intelligent Contact Lens Warns Wearer Wirelessly of Glaucoma, Diabetes and Other Health... - 0 views

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Dementia Cases Expected to Triple by 2050 as World Population Ages - Population Referen... - 1 views

www.prb.org/...global-dementia.aspx

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... more than 35 million people are living with dementia, according to recent World Health Organization (WHO) estimates.1 This number is expected to more than triple to reach 115 million by 2050 in the wake of world population aging.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">... more than 35 million people are living with dementia, according to recent World Health Organization (WHO) estimates.1 This number is expected to more than triple to reach 115 million by 2050 in the wake of world population aging.</div>

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Fashion and the 3D photobooth - 0 views

www.dazeddigital.com/...fashion-and-the-3d-photobooth

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Japan's first 3D photo booth will give people a chance have their entire bodies scanned and made into 3D-printed figurines using rapid prototyping technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japan's first 3D photo booth will give people a chance have their entire bodies scanned and made into 3D-printed figurines using rapid prototyping technology. </div>

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