Posts from the ‘Cool Stuff’ category

Quantum Levitation… That is all.

Just saw Gordon’s post on the different types of levitation, and noticed that he didn’t include “Quantum Levitation.” I don’t actually understand it (being a geneticist…

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One of the Best Innovators

Yes, I know, a Steve Jobs post. I just thought it was necessary. He was definitely a legend in the tech and entrepreneurial spheres and I…

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Betting on the future, anyone?

I was browsing random pages and chatting with random friends earlier on, and two terms grasped my attention: futurology and prediction market. Futurology is pretty self-explanatory:…

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Pop bottle light bulb is pretty cool.

Whoa… this is very innovative… Via @aronlao

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Gulp. The world’s largest stop-motion animation set, shot on a Nokia N8

This is cool. Note that the “making of” video is also a sight to see.

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Hello everyone… TEDxTerryTalks 2011 is now open for registration!

Don’t forget: the TEDxTerryTalks conference is all day on Saturday November 5th, 2011. Registration is $7 (which includes lunch and coffees). If you’re looking for information,…

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Awesome Event Alert! Sir Ken is in Vancouver on August 25th

Two years ago, a warrior of educational reform, and a tremendously inspirational figure, Sir Ken Robinson participated in the Terry Global Speaker Series. His visit launched…

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Looking for some help with the Phylomon project

Not sure if you remember this, but I’ve been happily watching a little web project of mine grow over time. It’s known as the Phylo project,…

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Awesome Event Alert: Global Islam

One of my favourite things about the Christmas holidays (I mean aside from the holiday bit of course) is realizing that there are so many amazing…

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Awesome Event Alert: Transplanting (International) Laws.

I can’t think of a better way to spend a Wednesday afternoon. Attend and let us know how it goes! =) Transplanting (International) Laws: Cultural and…

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