Entries in Innovation Hub by Caroline Lester
The mind-body link isn’t just for homeopathic devotees; it’s a proven medical connection. Jo Marchant explains. Read more...
Uh-oh. The "freelance economy" might not be so great after all. Steven Hill argues that companies like TaskRabbit and Uber are undermining the American middle class.
Do you know how to fix your car's engine? What about your coffeemaker, or your door? Kyle Wiens explains why repair culture is important - and why it’s struggling.
All Colin Consavage wanted for Christmas was a new hand. But when Santa couldn’t deliver, Mom figured something out.
How a combination of public libraries, 3D printing, and engineering students helped a boy design his own prosthetic hand. Read more...
Not only is gambling all around us, it’s usually a better bet than you might think. Read more...
From cyber crime to nature's best algorithm, we're taking a look about how something old can surprise us in new ways. Read more...
The “pipeline problem” isn’t just old news; it’s distracting us from the real reasons why there aren’t more minorities in tech. Read more...
Pagan Kennedy and Eric von Hippel explain why, and how, the process of invention is changing. Read more...
The biggest difference between college in the 50s and college now? The tuition. We talk with ASU’s Michael Crow about the future of higher education. Read more...
The key to a long life? Being the richest person you know. Sir Michael Marmot explains what the health gap is and how it affects the poor, the middle class, and even the rich.
If you have a Ph.D., try San Francisco. Researcher Daniel Shoag says educational attainment is increasingly dictating where we live.
There's a hormone that regulates sleep, reacts to blood sugar, and keeps track of racism. Northwestern's Emma Adam makes a good case for getting to know cortisol.
Why the middle class will have eight fewer years of healthy life than the rich, and what that means for you. Read more...
