The current mainstream method of learning in a classroom is centuries old. In the last few decades technology has been changing these long standing methods. Salman Khan seems to have sped up the change with his Khan Academy. Salman started producing videos for his cousin in 2004. Some years later in 2009 he quit his job in the finance industry to dedicate himself fully to the Khan Academy. He has authored over 2,000 videos that have been watched over 35 million times. The lessons topics cover math, finance, biology, Continue reading “The start of a new way of learning?”
The next frontier, wireless electricity
Imagine sitting in a room and the mobile phone in your pocket is automatically charging. Furthermore, the TV, digital picture frame, and lamps around you have no electrical cable. This is the world WiTricity is trying to realize. They are conducting research to allow for the distribution of electricity using magnetic fields. The technology is thoroughly explained in their website. There is also a wide range of immediate uses for the technology. Aside for powering electric devices in a home, the technology can be used to replace single use batteries, power medical devices, automatically recharge electric cars, and even power robotic devices. In this day and age almost everything is without wires, wireless electricity seems to be the next frontier.
Meet the next generation chemistry set
Not too long ago I came across a Thames & Kosmos chemistry set. I looked further into the company and discovered that they make a plethora of other science experiment sets. The experiments cover areas like electronics, astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, alternative energy, and many others. The kits range from under $20 to well over $100. They are designed for children over 5 or older. The fundamental series is a great place for a young scientist to start, particularly the Core Science kit.