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"Introducing gamers to even the concept of dark energy is a step in the right direction. Someone might hear that term as part of a game and then hear it again in a more scientific context, and that might help them ultimately gain a better understanding of what it is. There's a tremendous untapped potential in games for incorporating cool science."

Rabbits - a renewable enrgy source

"Ninety-five percent of the energy that life on Earth requires are fueled by photosynthetic processes." Scientists are building virtual simulations to better understand how these processes work.

A fascinating talk on one aspect of motivation - willpower. Who knew that lower glucose levels decrease willpower, and that performing self-control on one task decreases subsequent control on the next task?

I came across some of Baumeister's articles while researching for my neuroscience project last semester and was fascinated. Thanks for posting this talk; I really look forward to watching it!

Phillips Corp, has been pioneering lighting designs in schools and offices to increase reading retention and attention rates. Interesting to think about emerging educatinal technologies in terms of incremental improvements to infrastructure as opposed to disruptive innovations.

What i found most interesting about this article was the idea that the popularity of Facebook games has caused a "technological step backward"

Optimal limits for focus and engagement.