What it's like to hear color
Artist Neil Harbisson was born completely color blind. But thanks to a device attached to his head, he can now "hear" color, which allows...
Can slowing down help you be more creative?
In this piece from the TED Radio hour, psychologist Adam Grant says those who slow down — even procrastinate — tend to be more creative,...
The Real Bob Ross: Meet the Meticulous Artist Behind Those Happy Trees
Learn about the man and meticulous artist behind the iconic TV personality. As always, there is so much more to the story (like his hair...
The Improbable Origins of Powerpoint
In this article from IEEE Spectrum are the details behind the development of one of the most ubiquitous pieces of modern business...
Engineering Tools I don't even know how to use
We are all amazed by those that came before us. I am particularly amazed, like many engineers, that many of the engineering achievements...
Akin's Laws of Spacecraft Design
I have found Akin's Laws of Spacecraft Design to be very applicable to the design of not only spacecraft but medical devices and other...
Bad doors are everywhere - Norman Doors
Norman Door (n.): 1. A door where the design tells you to do the opposite of what you're actually supposed to do. 2. A door that gives...
The Apollo Computers
I love Apollo. For me and many others one of the most interesting aspects of the whole project was the Computer Hardware created for the...
Ode to a Monte Carlo
"...It's the GM engineering I'd like to thank.." While listening to one of my favorite radio programs, Car Talk I came across this...
Creative Collaboration - The Story of Graceland
Listening to a re-release of one of my favorite albums, I was delighted to find a hidden gem. On Paul Simon's recently released...