Entries in Innovation Hub by Marc Sollinger
A lot of us play some type of video game, whether it’s Candy Crush or Grand Theft Auto. But does this interactive media herald a new type of storytelling? Professor Drew Davidson of Carnegie Mellon explains. Read More...
Whether it’s meeting an OkCupid date for tapas or making a baking soda volcano for the fourth grade science fair... our lives revolve around chemistry. Read More...
1. Technology might have killed bookstores and taxicabs, but television is safe (so far). Journalist Michael Wolff tunes us in to why the future of TV looks brighter than ever.
2. Eating paleo like our ancestors might mean chowing down on more carbs than we thought. Evolutionary geneticist Mark Thomas discusses his research on what our ancestors really ate.
3. Stress may actually be good for you. Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal and George Mason professor Todd Kashdan explain the evolving research on pressure.
What if there was an upside to the anxiety you feel? Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal and George Mason professor Todd Kashdan explain why stress might just be a good thing. Read More...
The Internet might have killed the music industry, and that quaint little neighborhood bookstore. But writer Michael Wolff says television is safe, at least for now. Read More...
1. Your next online order could come wrapped in mushrooms. Ecovative CEO Eben Bayer gives us a peek into the brave new world of biomaterials.
2. Nearly 40 percent of the food that America produces goes to waste. Lovin’ Spoonfuls founder Ashley Stanley explains why that’s happening, and what we can do about it.
3. Scientists might be take a page from volcanos in order to combat the effects of global warming. Climate scientists Brad Allenby and Ken Caldeira talk about the benefits, and risks, of engineering our climate.
Did you throw away that half-eaten sandwich? Those bananas in your fruit bowl that had gone a bit brown? You’re not alone: 40 percent of the food America produces goes to waste. Ashley Stanley of Lovin’ Spoonfuls talks about why this is such a huge problem, and what we can all do about it. Read More...
1. One of the most valuable assets in any city isn’t the infrastructure or the government or the geography… it's the universities. That’s according to Richard Florida, who explains why cities without great colleges might be in trouble.
2. The exploitation of 19th century factory workers… led directly to some of the best museums in the country. Professor Edward Muller looks at how the the “robber barons” are still changing all our lives.
3. Mr. Rogers' entire philosophy was shaped by a pie fight he saw on TV. We'll explore the lasting legacy of the nicest man on television.
The Pittsburgh of the 1800s was a dirty, depressing, and dispiriting place. Professor Edward Muller explains how the smog-choked factories actually helped make the city a more livable place today. Read More...
This week, we’ve got stories about altered perceptions, gazing towards the future, and red queens. So, if you’re looking to believe six impossible things before breakfast, come with us. Read More...
