VirtualBody

A fascinating explanation and exploration of the latest knowledge on cravings. Where they come from and how to get control over them

Beautiful 3d medical animations. 

Simple but elegant example tool exploring the difference between animal, bacteria and plant cell structure 

If it wasn't enough that scientists could read your memories, they can now listen in on them, too. 

Fascinating talk on what you need for life to exist and what bio signatures to look for. 

Civilised living has transformed our bodies, from deep within our bones to the tips of our fingers

an example application showing how proteins fold to gain their structure and become useful

the head of sakai explaining how he wants education to be open, not a black box and he doesn't want people to have to wait for their institution to get the best system.  Fascinating presentation. Highlighting that developers of LMS's share our vision so they're willining to cooperate if we approach in the right way. 

This doesn't just show the growth of mobile. it shows the growth of gaming platforms, where gaming will grow and how gaming will become ubiquitous.  it also shows how the ability to share our message and tools is growing year on year alng with the potential for collaboration

An example of using existing biological algorythms on a computer to test a theory and aid development of pacemakers/

existing 3d content that could be enhanced by our toolset

Thys suggested this. I had a quick glance. If it can be delivered on the web, flash or preferably html then it would be very helpful.

Insane webgl skills. If this is anything to go by http://cubicvr.org/CubicVR.js/MeshLoaderTest-34kCity.html

hmm. Is java a viable 3d toolkit? including this as a reference to stijulate the discussion. I'm yet to be convinced. 

An institute focused on development of the mind. They emphasise collaboration between all disciplines crossing boundaries and supporting innovation. 

Gerald Edelman believes neurons are selected for using darwinian principles.  His views on science are "Science is imagination in the service of the verifiable truth and that service is indeed communal. It cannot be rigidly planned. Rather, it requires freedom and courage and the plural contributions of many different kinds of people who must maintain their individuality whilst giving to the group".

Makes a brilliant case for why learning should be fun. Why play should be at the centre of learning.

Analysis of a dating site data from millions of users, by an MIT mathematician. Excellent write-ups and visualizations.

Community data visualization tool

Gaps in world populations, by countries, visualized.