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Serving up a ‘Slice’ of Freedom

Serving up a ‘Slice’ of Freedom

Forget everlasting gobstoppers from Willy Wonka, what about everlasting pizza? The military might have just delivered a tasty new invention. The latest military prototype is a pizza that can stay on the shelf for up to three years and still remain safe and edible. For a while now, soldiers have been requesting pizza for their …

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A Clearer Look at the History of the Contact Lens

A Clearer Look at the History of the Contact Lens

It may seem like a fairly new idea. But, the invention of the contact lens spans back much farther than you would think. In fact, contact lenses have been helping people see more clearly since the inception of this invention in 1887. As you all may know, the contact lens is an artificial lens that …

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Siri Takes the Wheel with Apple’s Latest Invention

Siri Takes the Wheel with Apple’s Latest Invention

With the latest announcement from Apple, Siri may soon be riding shotgun in your car . Apple recently announced its latest product, CarPlay. This slick, Siri-enabled device will interact with your iPhone in the car. The latest invention isn’t a standalone in-car operating system; rather, it’s a “second screen” iOS interface that is optimized for …

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The ‘Light’ at the End of the Tunnel: Daylight Saving Time

The ‘Light’ at the End of the Tunnel: Daylight Saving Time

On Sunday, March 9, we will be pushing our clocks forward! Despite the fact that we will lose a coveted hour of sleep, we are one step closer to a warm, spring breeze filling the air. Daylight Saving Time, or DST for short, is a change in the standard time with the purpose of getting …

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Lend us Your Ears: The History of Headphones

Lend us Your Ears: The History of Headphones

Right now, while you are reading this blog, there is a good chance that you have headphones in your ears, as you simultaneously listen to music. Headphones are probably incorporated into some part of your day, whether it’s during your morning commute, at the gym or while at work; odds are that at least once …

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A ‘Sound’ Piece of Technology

A ‘Sound’ Piece of Technology

On Tuesday, we wrote a blog about the ReWalk Exoskeleton that is giving paralyzed individuals a second chance at walking again. Today, we want to talk about the Resound Linx. This invention is aimed at giving the hearing impaired a better chance at hearing the sounds that make the world go round. This new rare …

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