Todd, Michael. “Is Our Disconnect From Nature a Disorder?” psmag.com. Pacific Standard, 5 April 2013. Web. 15 May 2014. http://www.psmag.com/environment/nature-deficit-disorder-outdoors-outside-54707/#.UZPqIaLrI0E.facebook This article talks about Richard Louv’s opinion on the importance of nature’s role within a given society. Louv classifies societies tendency to ignore the importance of nature and natural spaces, suggesting that the lack of environmental engagement […]
May 2014
Bat study to help roving robots
Ward, Mark. “Bat study to help roving robots.” bbc.co.uk. BBC News, 11 May 2010. Web. 15 May 2014. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10104494 This article explains how humans can improve their technology through mimicking echo-location. The Biologically Inspired Acoustic Systems (BIAS) research group studied the ways in which bats use echo-location techniques to pinpoint minute areas where prey can be found. […]
Solar panels could replace roads
Weinberger, Hannah. “Solar Panels Could Replace Roads.” outsideonline.com. Outside, 9 May 2014. Web. 14 May 2014. http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/Blazing-Trails-Solar-Panels-Could-Replace-Roads.html This source talks about potentially using roads and highways as an energy source. Scott and Julie Brusaw of Sagle, Idaho have been developing solar panels that will be incorporated into America’s existing roadway system. This idea could be a viable source of […]
Japanese Art Via Excel Spreadsheets
Gonzalez, Leah. “Traditional Japanese Art Created Using Excel Spreadsheets.” psfk.com. PSFK Labs, 22 May 2013. Web. 14 May 2014. http://www.psfk.com/2013/05/japanese-prints-excel.html?utm_content=bufferdf80f&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer#!NrUAh> This article highlights Tatsuo Horiuchi’s artwork and shows the potential aesthetic capabilities of a seemingly “unartistic” digital platform (Microsoft Excel). Horiuchi uses Excel spreadsheets to create traditional Japanese landscapes, citing that “graphic software is expensive.” I think this […]
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