JOURNALISM
For more than a decade, I've written breaking news and analytical articles for The Christian Sciecne Monitor, as well as pieces syndicated to USA Today, ABC News, and a Macmillan science textbook.
As the paper's Innovation Editor, my work focused on trends and breakthroghs in technology, but personal interests also led me to cover art, science, and where these seemingly different worlds overlap.
Below are some selected stories. For the most recent articles, check out my Twitter feed.
Momofuku Ando's secret to instant ramen: tiny holes in the noodles
Not many foods can be considered "inventions," but ramen innovator Momofuku Ando was very proud of his creation. It took him months of scientific tinkering to invent noodles that cooked almost instantly.
How large can lobsters grow? Big! But no one knows how big.
But here's what really confounds scientists: Those ancient lobsters don't show any signs of aging. They do not slow down. They do not grow weaker. In fact, lobsters are actually more fertile in their old age.
Will we ever learn to live with artificial humans?
After a few weeks in the spotlight, the Japanese pop band AKB48 admitted that its newest member was computer-generated. They took the nose, eyebrows, hair, and lips of six band mates and digitally stitched them into a new singer.
Why are Netflix streaming video speeds slowing down?
Online tolls threaten Netflix's streaming speeds. Will cutting deals with Internet providers make things better or worse?
Computers master the game board
Polaris, a rising star in the poker world, has professional card players fretting. The 16-year-old has a perfect poker face, can shift strategies in an instant, and never gets tired. Well, you do have to recharge the laptop batteries from time to time.
The rise of the everyday drone?
Hobbyists enjoy a completely different set of rules. While Americans may not fly unmanned vehicles for commercial purposes, dronemakers and retailers expect sales to take off this year.
Lytro cameras: Focus pictures after you take them
Silicon Valley start-up Lytro has introduced the first commercially available "light field" camera, a technology that allows people to focus images after the picture has been taken.
Which electronics are 'in season' and which to avoid
Just like fruits and vegetables, electronics have seasons – months when they're ripe for the picking or well past their prime. Sure, new TVs are available year-round, but good prices and fresh features often bloom just a few times a year.
DESIGN
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ADVENTURE
My next journey will be
writing a book. Expect updates soon.
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