Asteroid Dust (Environment)
Looking at an asteroid dust shield as a way of slowing global warming enough for us to find a long-term solution. The theory is interesting, but the article looks at both the engineering and social blocks as well, offering a good example of the barriers in the way of scientific efforts:
http://www.livescience.com/23553-asteroid-dust-geoenineering-global-warming.html
Ergonomics (Health)
Five applications to remind you to take proper breaks:
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-free-apps-to-help-remind-you-to-take-a-break/
Historical Trials (Interesting People)
A look at the trial record of a priest accused of black magic, condemned by his own words, and why the man might have done so.
http://www.livescience.com/22963-16th-century-trial-records-priest-superpowers.html
Materials (Science)
The newest material for everything from car bodies to computer parts is cheap, durable, renewable, and clean…wood pulp:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21528786.100-why-wood-pulp-is-worlds-new-wonder-material.html
Tablet Accessibility Tools (Technology)
A new tool for children with limited motor skills has the potential to open the tablet market up to those with motor disabilities
http://www.technewsdaily.com/15897-tablet-device-for-motor-disabilities.html
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