This blog post is part of the HBR Online Forum The CEO’s Role in Fixing the System.
I recently heard that the only group held in lower regard than corporate executives in the United States is…
Government “start-ups” — new agencies, offices, or initiatives — have the potential to be a powerful tool for solving critical policy problems at the local, state, and federal levels. But while…
Climate Wizard lets you see the various climate predictions for where you live. They’re not pretty.
If you’re curious about what 16 reputable climate models say about the future of your…
The best CEOs do it. Effective entrepreneurs do it. Middle managers who become change agents do it. Individuals with passion do it. Weak leaders are too timid to do it. On September 20-22 former…
In news breaking just minutes ago, Apple has announced that Steve Jobs, one of Android’s main detractors, has resigned from his position as CEO of the company. Tim Cook, Apple’s Chief…
The Singularity. That exciting future moment drawing all too near when artificial intelligence finally surpasses the human variety, leading to an unimaginable Matrix-like universe of…
This DIY laser pistol can send out a kW-pulse of infrared coherent light.
DIY Pulse Laser Pistol Can Decimate Styrofoam and Plastic
Built by Patrick Priebe, this Pulse Laser Gun sends…
More cowbell! Everyone from Christopher Walken enthusiasts to major record labels to Columbia University is excited about The Echo Nest. The many uses, frivolous and non-, of Echo Nest’s massive…
Sensors measure actions you take to reach goals that you select. They’re wireless, battery-powered, and all a little different. They communicate with a gateway you plug into your broadband router. Installation takes less than five minutes and you can do it yourself.
“eCoupled intelligent wireless power is so flexible it can actually be printed directly onto packaging. A low-cost enhancement to product packaging, printed coils allow real-time communication…
