Originally shared by Jennifer Ouellette
‘Dynamic Skin’ translates the human metabolism into wearable tech http://www.lostateminor.com/2016/11/25/dynamic-skin-translates-human-metabolism-wearable-tech/
http://www.lostateminor.com/2016/11/25/dynamic-skin-translates-human-metabolism-wearable-tech/
I’ve been thinking about trying Facebook ads. This makes me think that the time is not right yet for me (none of my series are long enough), but when I do it will be a good resource.
Originally shared by Joanna Penn
Much of the information out there on Facebook Ads is from people spending a lot of money and from people making a lot of money.
We all love to hear the outlier stories, but sometimes it’s more encouraging to hear from those nearer the beginning of the journey. In this article, David Penny shares how he was able to get his historical fiction novels moving by using Facebook Ads. #bookmarketing
If you thought there was a lot of hacking in this election, just wait.
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
Advances in encryption and quantum computing are at odds with each other.
Follow-up to the old blood/young blood post from a few days back.
Originally shared by Daniel Lemire
Surprising new study: There are “aging” factors in old blood but no “rejuvenating” factors in young blood http://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms13363
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
This paralyzed monkey is walking again thanks to a small, wireless neural prosthetic. http://bit.ly/2fRUOhn
A good piece on the importance of having flaws in your world.
Originally shared by Greg Batmarx
Solar technology has skyrocketed in recent years, as new innovations pave the way for more affordable designs that generate clean energy in unique ways. We’ve branched far beyond the familiar solar panel, with new developments that experiment with different shapes and materials to maximize the clean energy potential of the sun. Engineers have been working to create flexible solar cells that can adhere to nearly any type of surface. Innovations centered around concentrating and multiplying the sun’s energy have also increased in recent years, as more industry leaders look to ways to get a big bang from solar power without requiring huge swaths of land, which aren’t always readily available.
Sphelar spherical solar cells
Developed by the Japanese company Kyosemi in 2012, these spherical solar cells look more like disco balls than any renewable energy generator you’ve seen before. The spherical cells were created to capture sunlight from any direction, thereby maximizing energy production in places where full, direct sun is not the norm. The company’s Sphelar cells eliminate the need for complicated, motorized solar tracking systems, which reposition solar cells to face the sun as the position shifts throughout the day. With a dome-like face that points in many directions at the same time, Kyosemi created a solar cell that doesn’t need costly motors in order to make the most of a sunny day.
V3Solar’s Spin Cell
Another curious take on the shape of future solar technology is found in the spinning cone known as V3Solar’s Spin Cell. Its maker claims the rotating blue prism can generate over 20 times more electricity than a stationary flat panel with the same surface area of solar cells. The design initially launched last year and V3Solar is testing prototypes that exceed not only the energy generation of traditional solar panels, but also the durability, since the spinning action protects the Spin Cell from overheating — a common pitfall of conventional panels.
Sunflare CIGS solar cells on a roll
Perhaps one of the most useful innovations in solar cell technology is the emergence of flexible solar generating materials. Los Angeles-based startup Sunflare’s CIGS solar cells are a stellar example, because they are supplied in a roll not too unlike wallpaper. Upon reaching their destination, the solar material can be rolled out and mounted to nearly any surface — sometimes with little more hardware than some double-sided tape. The ultra-lightweight solar cells weigh 65 percent less than traditional solar panels and are also 10 percent more efficient, generating more energy in areas that need it most. The panels’ flexible delivery make them a perfect solar solution in rural areas and for portable projects, with an affordable price as well. Sunflare estimates the energy produced by their rolled up solar cells costs as little as $1.07 per watt.
IBM’s solar sunflowers
IBM is well known as a leader in all sorts of technology fields, but most people probably don’t realize they are working on more efficient solar power generation as well. Enter the High Concentration PhotoVoltaic Thermal (HCPVT) system which concentrates the sun’s radiation 2,000 times and is capable converting 80 percent of it into useful energy. IBM’s solar concentrator looks like a sunflower, with reflective surfaces lining a dish-like structure. All told, the system can generate up to 12 kilowatts of electrical power and 20 kilowatts of heat on a sunny day, which is the equivalent of the electricity it takes to power several average US homes.
Tesla’s integrated solar roof system
Rooftop solar arrays are not new, but Tesla and SolarCity recently unveiled a revolutionary product that fuses the solar power generation with roof coverings in a variety of styles for an integrated clean energy solution. Tesla’s “solar roof” is nothing like the eyesore solar arrays of yore: It will be sold in four different styles, allowing homeowners to improve the overall aesthetic of their residence while simultaneously generating clean energy they can store in the integrated Powerwall 2.0 battery system. Because Tesla is still interested in selling its electric luxury cars, a Tesla charger is also included, making it easy for people to power their homes and their cars with the sun’s energy.
SolarWindow transparent solar coating
Maryland-based startup SolarWindow Technologies promises its transparent solar cell technology can produce 50 times more energy than conventional solar panels — a claim that is far and above what other recent innovations have achieved. Framing their creation as a “power-generating window,” SolarWindow is actually a coating that can be applied to an existing glass or plastic surface, which generates electricity without obstructing the view or shutting out daylight. Because of its lofty energy conversion claims, the inventors also say their system will pay for itself much earlier than traditional solar panels, translating into a net-zero cost savings in just one year, as opposed to as many as 11 with conventional solar arrays.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/19/six-innovative-solar-systems-that-go-beyond-standard-arrays/
My novel Gu takes a slightly different approach to telepresence avatars: “gupes,” duplicates of yourself in programmable matter, which can be and act anywhere in the world as if you were physically present.
But VR telepresence and telepresence robots are interesting steps, for sure.
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
“In my mind, a hyperconnected, borderless world will be a more creative, lucrative, healthy and, frankly, exciting one.”
TIL that Jack London’s last book was spec-fic.
Originally shared by The Public Domain Review
New Essay — “Astral Travels with Jack London” — http://buff.ly/2f36caZ
On the centenary of Jack London’s death, Benjamin Breen looks at the writer’s last book to be published in his lifetime, The Star Rover — a strange tale about solitary confinement and interstellar reincarnation, which speaks to us of the dreams and struggles of the man himself.
Originally shared by Singularity Hub
Digitized. Deceptive. Disruptive. Demonetized. Dematerialized. Democratized.