April 13, 2017
Brain cancer will afflict 23,800 adults this year, and cause 16,700 deaths, making it the 10th leading cause of death. Any possible treatment that could be used to increase the survivability rates should be taken. A company called Novocure recently developed an intuitive way to treat brain tumors: electric shock. […]
March 17, 2017
You’re about to head home from a business trip just in time for your kid’s birthday party. They are so excited to be turning 5, they can barely stand it. You board the plane, just as the airlines announces that there is going to be a delay because they need […]
March 11, 2017
Man has long wanted automation in food preparation as seen in this clip from the 1968 movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, of a Breakfast Machine. McDonalds held a promotional event in Boston for what they call a “Big Mac ATM”. The machine created 2 different versions of the Big Mac […]
February 21, 2017
Software IP is different than most other IP in that there is no tangible end product. Based on my experience as an expert witness and consultant, the following are a few tips and strategies that might be considered regarding litigation of software IP. When requesting software during discovery, request commented […]
February 11, 2017
Bats have been a source of flying inspiration for inventors since the days of Leonardo Da Vinci. The bat moves in such fluid ways, and humanity has wanted to replicate this elegance for ourselves. Researchers at Caltech have just taken a great leap forward in doing so. Caltech recently designed […]
January 9, 2017
It’s a scenario you know well: you visit a grocery store, spend time selecting groceries, then finally approach the light at the end of the tunnel: the checkout stand. The cashier scans all of the items, and then it’s time to pay. You reach into your pocket, and panic: Your […]
December 31, 2016
In 2016, there will be nearly 30,000 injuries and 15,000 deaths from gun misfirings. These injuries and deaths have radically changed the lives of all their families. Gun control is a hot topic politically, and trying to balance the Second Amendment while trying to minimize accidental deaths and injuries is […]
December 8, 2016
I like airplanes and dramas with happy endings. So I followed the story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and his handling of US Airways Flight 1549 when a flock of birds disabled both engines forcing him to land in the Hudson River. I enjoyed the recently-released movie, Sully, starring Tom Hanks, […]
December 6, 2016
Coding is increasingly becoming a more valued skill in today’s job market. Introducing the concept of coding early on to kids and teenagers could help introduce them to a life-long career. One helpful tool that was specifically designed to teach coding is the Raspberry Pi, which is a small multipurpose […]
November 22, 2016
Have you ever used virtual reality (VR) before? The technology is so promising, you can’t help but wonder all the things it will one day be used for! One industry which VR will especially impact is healthcare. Scientists, computer engineers, doctors and more have been working together to assist in […]