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  • BMX-inspired ebike aims to reignite the joy of riding, with a Boost

    Conversion kit maker Boost has announced its first complete ride. The mini-bike has been designed as a "great solution for anyone with limited storage space but an appetite to enjoy getting from A to B."Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, BMX, Compact

  • 30-ft tiny house maximizes storage space with clever interior layout

    Though it has a relatively modest length of 30 ft (9.1 m), the Olympic is cleverly designed to offer a surprisingly capable interior. The towable home puts the focus firmly on comfort and storage, and includes a useful raised living room.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction, House, Home, Micro-House, Tiny Footprint

  • Coros takes on Garmin with its fishing-focused $350 Nomad GPS watch

    Coros has added the fishing-focused Nomad GPS watch to its lineup of outdoorsy wearables. With a bunch of compelling features and reasonable pricing, it looks like quite a catch.Continue ReadingCategory: OutdoorsTags: Watch, Fishing, Garmin, Smartwatch, GPS

  • Red meat wreaks havoc on gut and drives inflammatory bowel disease

    A new study has produced strong evidence that red meat consumption is a trigger for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), demonstrating how it alters gut bacteria and immune activity in ways that worsen inflammation. It furthers scientific knowledge of the many pathways involved in inflammation, taking our understanding beyond just association.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Red meat, Inflammation, irritable-bowel-disease, Gut Bacteria, Gut health, Microbiome, The Immune System, Cytokines, Colitis

  • $369 card-sized AI smartphone is sleek, functional and comes with free global internet

    The company behind high-performance in-ear monitors and the award-winning ActiveBuds has launched its most ambitious product yet: iKKO's MindOne Pro AI smartphone. This ultra-compact Android phone combines built-in AI tools, free global internet access, and a dual operating system – all packed into a body not much bigger than a credit card, and for less than US$400 – while its fundraising campaign is running, anyway.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Kickstarter, smartphones, Artificial Intelligence, Multi-functional, Cell+Phone, Sony

  • A meteorite older than the Earth landed in a living room in Atlanta

    Imagine sipping your coffee when suddenly – BOOM! A sonic tremor rattles your home. That’s exactly what happened to one McDonough resident when a meteorite the size of a cherry tomato punched through his roof, shredded his HVAC duct, and embedded itself in his floor with the force of a close-range gunshot.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Meteorite, Earth, Solar System

  • Laser-free vision correction uses electrical current to reshape eye

    Imagine correcting your vision in under a minute – no lasers, blades or pain. Scientists have developed a novel, non-invasive technique that reshapes the cornea using only a mild electric current and a temporary pH shift. In early trials, it reversed myopia without the need for traditional surgery – and could be the most radical advancement in eyesight correction technology since LASIK.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Occidental College, University of California, New EyeSight System, Sight, Eye surgery

  • Holy grail of Jeep 4x4 micro-camping claws its way onto US market

    Years before the US overland market really hit its stride and exploded into what it is today, the Action Camper made some huge noise as a neatly integrated Jeep Wrangler camper designed to out-explore just about every other RV in the country. Unfortunately, while the concept proved quite popular on paper, the company struggled in getting the kit to market. But over a decade later, Action Camper's unique Jeep micro-camping products have been fully revived by Two Track Campers, a new startup backed by a well-established pop-up camper van specialist.Continue ReadingCategory: Campervans, Adventure Vehicles, OutdoorsTags: Campervan, mini-campervan, Jeep, Wrangler, Off-road, Off-grid, RV, Camping, Outdoors and Camping

  • Drug delivery gets a precision upgrade with ultrasound tech

    How do you send drugs to specific parts of the body so they do their job and avoid causing side effects elsewhere? According to researchers at Stanford University, the answer is a combination of nanoparticles, a pulse of ultrasound, and sugar.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Drug delivery, Ultrasound, Stanford University

  • Rookie? Yes. Determined? Absolutely.

    Rookie creators, big visions. Explore some first-time Indiegogo campaigners bringing fresh ideas to life—join and shape their journey.

  • Updates: Your Front-Row Seat to Creation

    Explore Indiegogo campaign updates: quick snapshots of builds, tests, and behind-the-scenes moments from creators turning ideas into reality.

  • Gamefound x Indiegogo: The Future of Creativity

    Indiegogo has been acquired by Gamefound, the most innovative crowdfunding platform in the world. This marks the beginning of a new era for crowdfunding—one that’s better for backers, better for creators, and full of fresh possibility.

  • The Outdoors, Upgraded by the Crowd

    Discover four innovative Indiegogo campaigns that bring smart, crowd-powered solutions to your next outdoor adventure.

  • Feel the Beat: It Starts with the Crowd

    Celebrate World Music Day with campaigns that bring music to life—from heartfelt albums to smart instruments. Discover how the crowd makes it all possible on Indiegogo.

  • The Gift of What’s Next

    This Father’s Day, gift Dad more than a product, give him the experience of supporting innovation. Choose “This order is a gift” at checkout to make it his.

  • Big Stories, Bigger Communities

    From fan-favorite horror to fantasy adventures, these films are made possible by backers like you. Explore how storytelling and community come together on Indiegogo.

  • Crowdfunding with Pride

    Celebrate Pride Month with crowdfunding campaigns from LGBTQ+ creators. From music and comedy to coffee and film, discover how these independent voices are building community and chasing their dreams—on their own terms.

  • From Prototype to Powerhouse: How BLUETTI Built a Trusted Brand on Indiegogo

    Discover how BLUETTI’s Apex 300 became a success on Indiegogo. Designed for serious home backup, this modular power station is the latest innovation from a proven, trusted campaigner.

  • What AI Actually Is (And Why Everyone’s Suddenly Obsessed)

    It seems like in the last 3 years, AI has come out of nowhere and has taken over the world. Let me tell you something that might surprise you. You've been using AI for years. Maybe even decades. And you probably didn't even know it. When people hear "AI" today, they think of ChatGPT. Or [...]

  • The EU AI Act is Here: What you need to know to get compliant by 2nd August 2025

    How to turn Europe's landmark AI regulation from compliance burden into competitive advantage The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act came into force in February 2025, and from 2nd August 2025 all companies developing or using AI in their business (even if it is as simple as their staff using ChatGPT) are required by law to [...]

  • The Question Every Project Manager Is Secretly Asking (And Why Your Answer Determines Your Career)

    There's a question I get in every conversation about AI and project management, whether they're trying to lead innovation teams or deliver traditional, multi-year, multi-million dollar projects. Usually it comes at the end, when people think the formal discussion is over. Sometimes it's asked directly. More often, it's hidden behind other questions about "team adoption" [...]

  • The Spontaneous Genius of Keith Jarrett’s Köln Concert

    Few musical performances capture the essence of pure creative expression like Keith Jarrett's legendary "The Köln Concert." Recorded on January 24, 1975, in the Cologne Opera House, this completely improvised solo piano performance has become the best-selling piano recording in history and one of the most celebrated jazz albums of all time. Keith Jarrett, already [...]

  • From Prompts to NO Patents: The AI Ownership Crisis Looming Over Vibe Coding

    Picture this: Google's CEO Sundar Pichai is spending his free time "vibe coding," essentially chatting with AI to build webpages without writing a single line of code himself. He's not alone. Millions of innovators are now using tools like Cursor, Replit, and Lovable to transform their ideas into functioning applications at unprecedented speed. But here's [...]

  • ISO 56001: What is the sentiment towards a standard for innovation management?

    I have spent the last few days thinking a lot about a paradox. ISO 56001. For those of you who do not know, it is the new standard for Innovation Management Systems from the International Organisation for Standardisation, released in 2024 after many years in development. Its aim is to help create a common set [...]

  • The Peter Principle in Innovation: Are We Promoting Our Best Innovators Into Failure?

    Ever wonder why that brilliant engineer suddenly seems lost as a manager? Or why your organization's innovation team that once sparked with creativity now drowns in processes and reports? You might be witnessing the Peter Principle in action, and it could be quietly sabotaging your most promising talent and innovative initiatives. What Is the Peter [...]

  • 7 innovation thought leaders share how they use A.I. every day

    In today’s fast-paced environment, innovation leaders are harnessing the power of AI to speed up tasks, automate processes, and enhance creative output. I asked 7 innovation experts on how they are using AI, the tools they use most frequently, and the tasks they still prefer to do manually (with good reason). Nick Skillicornwww.improvides.com Everyday Tasks [...]

  • The 7 Levels of A.I. usage: How advanced are you?

    Why is it that some people and companies so quickly enhance their productivity and speed with new A.I. tools, while others do not even know there is more than just ChatGPT? It is because not everyone is at the same maturity level when it comes to using A.I. There are in fact 7 levels of [...]

  • Building Inclusion: Ruby Sherman is proving there’s a place for everyone in tech

    When faced with a new situation, sometimes our response is to shrink ourselves, minimize our personality or style to fit in, and make less waves. Ruby Sherman has the opposite advice and the experience to back up the claim that disruption leads to progress, especially in the tech world. As a Senior IT Group Manager The post Building Inclusion: Ruby Sherman is proving there’s a place for everyone in tech appeared first on Intuit Blog.

  • Impacting people’s lives through the power of AI

    Time and again, data science has been touted as the hottest career option in the 21st century. But what does a day in the life of a data scientist look like?  We have numerous stories of engineers solving complex challenges that result in incredible benefits to Intuit customers. Our engineers from various disciplines, titles, global The post Impacting people’s lives through the power of AI appeared first on Intuit Blog.

  • Driving Innovation & Transformation: Women in Data Science

    The premise of data science is simple enough: turning data into insights, and using these insights to solve problems. But it’s a field with possibilities as diverse as the people who practice it.  Whether tracking the spread of COVID-19, predicting the future impact of climate change, making smart factories smarter, or delivering personalized e-commerce shopping The post Driving Innovation & Transformation: Women in Data Science appeared first on Intuit Blog.

  • Training Pilots to Training Algorithms: A Tech Hero’s Journey

    How do you get from the cockpit of a helicopter flight simulator to the top ranks of the global data science community? For Shir Meir Lador, the journey was fueled by twin passions for math and leadership.  As a flight instructor in the Israeli Air Force, Shir loved teaching, coaching, and helping people grow into The post Training Pilots to Training Algorithms: A Tech Hero’s Journey appeared first on Intuit Blog.

  • What it takes to build software faster at scale in a virtual world

    How does an engineer rise to the executive suite and retain her technical roots—while keeping her organization on-mission in a world turned upside down by a pandemic?  At the Debug 2020 Summit, hosted by Lesbians Who Tech & Allies, Intuit CTO Marianna Tessel sat down with a longtime friend and industry colleague, Cowboy Ventures Founder The post What it takes to build software faster at scale in a virtual world appeared first on Intuit Blog.

  • Intuit CTO Predicts a Virtual, AI-enriched, Connected Future in 2021

    Heading into 2021, Intuit CTO Marianna Tessel took some time to reflect on what the future holds for technology innovation in the wake of a devastating 2020 that disrupted nearly every aspect of our everyday lives. Here are her predictions for how this year will play out! An online/virtual technology (r)evolution In many ways, the The post Intuit CTO Predicts a Virtual, AI-enriched, Connected Future in 2021 appeared first on Intuit Blog.

  • Women Technologists Take the Lead as Open Source Maintainers

    “The open source community is an environment of mutual respect and trust for everyone, with appreciation and value for other people’s opinions. It’s a welcoming and inviting place for people to work together and share goals and ideas. Beyond the technical aspect, it reveals a wonderful side of human beings.”           The post Women Technologists Take the Lead as Open Source Maintainers appeared first on Intuit Blog.

  • Cloud Native Computing Foundation Accepts Argo as an Incubator Project

    Nearly two years ago, Intuit acquired Applatix to accelerate Intuit’s cloud journey by using cloud-native technologies to greatly increase development speed. Applatix’s mission was to provide essential building blocks based on containers and public cloud technologies to enable enterprises to quickly and continuously develop and deploy software and services. Applatix created Argo, a container-native workflow The post Cloud Native Computing Foundation Accepts Argo as an Incubator Project appeared first on Intuit Blog.

  • Engineering Community

    At Intuit, we empower teams to drive end-to-end outcomes and work autonomously. Our teams engage in all aspects of the engineering lifecycle, including experimentation and innovation to maintenance and tech hygiene. Our goal is to create a friction-free, global work environment where top tech talent can own their growth and embrace bigger charters and use The post Engineering Community appeared first on Intuit Blog.

    • Blind to Disruption – The CEOs Who Missed the Future

      How did you go bankrupt?” Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises Every disruptive technology since the fire and the wheel have forced leaders to adapt or die. This post tells the story of what happened when 4,000 companies faced a disruptive technology and why only one survived. In the early 20th

    • Why Investors Don’t Care About Your Business

      Founders with great businesses are often frustrated that they can’t raise money. Here’s why. I’ve been having coffee with lots of frustrated founders (my students and others) bemoaning most VCs won’t even meet with them unless they have AI in their fundraising pitch. And the AI startups they see are getting valuations that appear nonsensical.

    • Lean Launchpad at Stanford – 2025

      The PowerPoints embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com We just finished the 15th<>annual Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford. The class had gotten so popular that in 2021 we started teaching it in both the winter and spring sessions. During the 2025 spring quarter the eight teams spoke to 935 potential customers, beneficiaries

    • Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2025 – Lessons Learned Presentations

      The videos and PowerPoints embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com We just finished our 10th annual Hacking for Defense class at Stanford. What a year. Hacking for Defense, now in 70 universities, has teams of students working to understand and help solve national security problems. At Stanford this quarter the 8 teams

    • Teaching National Security Policy with AI

      The videos embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com International Policy students will be spending their careers in an AI-enabled world. We wanted our students to be prepared for it. This is why we’ve adopted and integrated AI in our Stanford national security policy class – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Here’s

    • How the United States Gave Up Being a Science Superpower

      This article previously appeared in Nature. US global dominance in science was no accident, but a product of a far-seeing partnership between public and private sectors to boost innovation and economic growth. Since 20 January, US science has been upended by severe cutbacks from the administration of US President Donald Trump. A series of dramatic

    • How the U.S. Became A Science Superpower

      Prior to WWII the U.S was a distant second in science and engineering. By the time the war was over, U.S. science and engineering had blown past the British, and led the world for 85 years. It happened because two very different people were the science advisors to their nation’s leaders. Each had radically different

    • Quantum Computing – An Update

      In March 2022 I wrote a description of the Quantum Technology Ecosystem. I thought this would be a good time to check in on the progress of building a quantum computer and explain more of the basics. Just as a reminder, Quantum technologies are used in three very different and distinct markets: Quantum Computing, Quantum

    • How Saboteurs Threaten Innovation–and What to Do About It

      This article first appeared in First Round Review. “Only the Paranoid Survive” Andy Grove – Intel CEO 1987-1998 I just had an urgent “can we meet today?” coffee with Rohan, an ex-student. His three-year-old startup had been slapped with a notice of patent infringement from a Fortune 500 company. “My lawyers said defending this suit could

    • G2 Summer Report: Wazoku confirmed as Idea Management Leader!

      Every season, the business review site G2 releases a report, giving an overview of the leaders across all its various categories. Back in December last year, Wazoku won three of these prestigious awards, recognizing us as an Enterprise Leader, Momentum Leader, and an Overall Leader in the Idea Management category.

    • International Rescue Committee Challenge – making refugee camp toilets safer for women and girls

      14th June 2023 – The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a global humanitarian organization that helps people affected by conflict and disaster, has launched a new Challenge to capture new ideas to increase comfort and safety in women’s toilets in refugee camps. To learn more about the IRC’s mission and about the Challenges, visit the IRC Showcase on the new Wazoku Crowd website.

    • What effect will Cyber have on the Defense and Aerospace industries?

      In the battlefields, skies, and defense apparatus of the future, improvements to technology will pose unique opportunities and areas for development. In this blog, we’ll take you through critical advancements in ‘cyber’ (computing, IT, and large elements of digital technology) that will improve the future of the Defense and Aerospace industries.

    • International Rescue Committee launches campaigns with Wazoku and SeaFreight Labs

      5th June 2023 – The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a global humanitarian organization that helps people affected by conflict and disaster, will soon launch two crowdsourcing campaigns to increase comfort and safety in women’s toilets in refugee camps and last-mile medicine delivery in Sierra Leone. These open innovation Challenges are the first of a series planned for the coming years.

    • What are Prize Challenges and Scouting Challenges?

      From June 2023, you’ll notice some changes to the Wazoku Crowd Challenge Center. We’re introducing Prize Challenges and Scouting Challenges, changing our Challenge Specific Agreements into Challenge Agreements, and making other user journey improvements where you will have the opportunity to solve problems directly in Communities with the potential for access to the Seeker.

      • 10 Bits: The Data News Hotlist

        This week’s list of top data news highlights covers August 9, 2025 to August 15, 2025 and includes articles on preventing heat illness with wearable patches and detecting recycling contamination.…

      • The Hard Part Won’t Be Exporting US AI—It’ll Be Making It Stick

        Until recently, the United States was not seriously courting AI partners in the Global South. It had been warning them against partnering with China, but had not been offering a…

      • 5 Q’s with Anatoly Kvitnitsky, CEO of AI or Not

        The Center for Data Innovation recently spoke with Anatoly Kvitnitsky, CEO of AI or Not, a California-based company using AI models to detect and recognize images, speech, videos, and other…

      • Visualizing Progression of Heat Waves in Europe

        Climate data from Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth observation program, show that much of Europe now experiences far more days above 85 degrees Fahrenheit than it did forty years ago.…

      • Tracking Brain Activity of Theater Performers

        Researchers at the University of Houston have released a Mobile Brain-Body Imaging dataset capturing brain activity of actors during emotionally intense theater scenes. Ten participants—including student actor pairs, a theater…

      • History Shows Why Creators Should Embrace AI, Not Fear It

        For centuries, creators have resisted new technologies—from photography to radio to streaming—worried these innovations would destroy their livelihoods. Today, as artificial intelligence (AI) upends the creative landscape, history offers a…

      • 10 Bits: The Data News Hotlist

        This week’s top data news highlights from August 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025 include advances in extending lithium battery life and AI-driven reconstruction of fragmented Latin texts from Ancient…

      • 5 Q’s with Yuval Regev, Co-founder of BeeHero

        The Center for Data Innovation recently spoke with Yuval Regev, cofounder of BeeHero, a California-based company that uses AI to turn real-time sensor data into predictive insights for pollination. Regev…

      • Visualizing New York City’s Textscape

        The Pudding has created a visualization mapping where different words appear in the physical landscape of New York City, using data from NYC-based media artist Yufeng Zhao. Zhao fed over…

        • Discover How Cutting-Edge Supply Chain Innovation is Disrupting Industries Everywhere

          Supply chain innovation has become a buzzword in the business world, and for good reason. From reducing costs to improving efficiency, innovative supply chain management techniques are changing the way businesses operate. In this blog post, we'll explore the latest supply chain innovations and how they're disrupting industries everywhere. Supply Chain Innovation First and [...] The post Discover How Cutting-Edge Supply Chain Innovation is Disrupting Industries Everywhere appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • The Power of Innovation Customer Service to Drive Sales and Build Brand Loyalty

          Innovation customer service can be a powerful tool for driving sales and building brand loyalty. In today's highly competitive market, companies are looking for ways to differentiate themselves and provide a superior customer experience. By leveraging innovation customer service, companies can create a unique and memorable experience for their customers that will keep them [...] The post The Power of Innovation Customer Service to Drive Sales and Build Brand Loyalty appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • How to Use Generative AI to Turn Your Insights into Investable Ideas (Part 2)

          This article builds on our previous write-up (Part 1) where we demonstrated how to transform your initial thinking into a compelling value proposition.  We showed how you can increase your chances for approval and funding by using generative AI and CO-STAR to accomplish this critical first step in ideation and complete it almost instantaneously. [...] The post How to Use Generative AI to Turn Your Insights into Investable Ideas (Part 2) appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • How to Use Generative AI to Turn Your Insights into Investable Ideas (Part 1)

          Innovation is often glamorized by the bookends of sourcing promising ideas like colorful post-it notes or highlighting the final polished product we see in the store. Stories of the unglamorous hard work required to bridge the gap between “I have an idea” to its realization are often not shared. Generative AI will undoubtedly play [...] The post How to Use Generative AI to Turn Your Insights into Investable Ideas (Part 1) appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • The Creative Challenge of Changing Culture at IBM

          Key Strategy: Facilitating Genuine Employee InvolvementExcerpted from the book: Idea Stormers, How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs (Wiley Jossey-Bass) by Bryan Mattimore There is no tougher organizational challenge than changing a culture. Just ask any CEO or company president. Even the most powerful executive can feel surprisingly powerless when it comes to changing [...] The post The Creative Challenge of Changing Culture at IBM appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • A Yin-Yang Model for Global Sustainability: Moving Towards Rural-Urban Balance

          This article employs a holistic, interactive East Asian framework—the ancient yin-yang circle—for presenting both defensive and proactive carbon control strategies in urban and rural areas. Given the recent wave of deadly wildfires in the American West, attention is focused here on the future significance of oceans as a massive carbon sink for fighting global climate change. Life probably arose in the sea, and the sea may end up having to save the planet. The post A Yin-Yang Model for Global Sustainability: Moving Towards Rural-Urban Balance appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • Ideas from All? Try the Whiteboard Technique

          By Bryan Mattimore “Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” Albert EinsteinIf you’ve ever had an experience with a suggestion box program – either running one, or more likely submitting a suggestion – the mere suggestion of having a suggestion box program at your organization might send your head spinning – and not in a [...] The post Ideas from All? Try the Whiteboard Technique appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • Generative AI can Augment Creativity

          One of the co-founders of IdeaScale, Josh Folk, (disclosure: I am CEO of IdeaScale) recently co-authored a front page article published in the Harvard Business Review, describing how the explosion of generative AI can be used to augment human creativity and productivity. Here's the full article link at HBR. To practice what I preach about [...] The post Generative AI can Augment Creativity appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • Leveraging the “Pamplemousse Principle” in Creativity Training

          Leveraging the “Pamplemousse Principle” In Creativity Training For more than a dozen years my innovation agency has taught customized creative problem-solving workshops (what we now call “Un-Think” programs), to senior managers in medium and large organizations. Evaluations from the literally thousands of executives who have taken the workshop average 4.8 out of 5. Why [...] The post Leveraging the “Pamplemousse Principle” in Creativity Training appeared first on InnovationManagement.

        • Build a Culture of Experimentation

          Booking.com runs over 25,000 tests every year. This approach has transformed a small startup into a giant of the travelRead More... The post Build a Culture of Experimentation appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • Suggestion Schemes Bounce Back

          Employee suggestion schemes may sound old fashioned but they remain one of the best sources for ideas for improvement, costRead More... The post Suggestion Schemes Bounce Back appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • Challenging Conventions: The Life and Legacy of Marcel Duchamp

          Marcel Duchamp, was born in 1887, in Normandy, France. He became a painter, sculptor, writer and chess player who isRead More... The post Challenging Conventions: The Life and Legacy of Marcel Duchamp appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • Ten Tips to Improve your Curiosity

          The post Ten Tips to Improve your Curiosity appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • How Messing About can pay off in the Arts

          Many innovations in the arts, music, and entertainment came about through serendipity, experimentation or just “messing about”. Here are eightRead More... The post How Messing About can pay off in the Arts appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • Every Speech can be a Better Speech

          As a professional speaker I give many talks – often the same talk to many different audiences. Once you haveRead More... The post Every Speech can be a Better Speech appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • Innovative Ideas which were just Too Radical

          Here are ten examples of innovative ideas that were initially rejected because they were considered outlandish or ridiculous but wereRead More... The post Innovative Ideas which were just Too Radical appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • The Most Innovative Large Companies in Europe

          It is clear that Europe lags the USA in producing high growth innovative large companies. Europe does not have rivalsRead More... The post The Most Innovative Large Companies in Europe appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • 15 Innovations in Retail – Past, Present and Future

          Retail is a highly competitive sector of the economy. It has been characterised by major innovations and continuous evolution, drivenRead More... The post 15 Innovations in Retail – Past, Present and Future appeared first on Destination Innovation.

        • Parker Solar Probe confirms theory of magnetic reconnection

          A discovery by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (PSP), led by scientists at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), has provided us with the first evidence of magnetic reconnection in the Sun’s upper atmosphere. The post Parker Solar Probe confirms theory of magnetic reconnection appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • NASA and SpaceX set for 33rd space station resupply mission

          NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the 33rd commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for liftoff in the early hours of Sunday, August 24. The post NASA and SpaceX set for 33rd space station resupply mission appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • AI health startups drive Europe’s push for healthcare innovation

          Europe is seeing a surge in AI-powered healthcare innovation, with startups leading the charge in transforming patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. The post AI health startups drive Europe’s push for healthcare innovation appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • Tackling space debris: SwRI develops advanced system to detect orbital debris

          Tackling space debris and safety: The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed an innovative system to detect and characterise orbital debris. This technology offers crucial information on the growing junk field around Earth. The post Tackling space debris: SwRI develops advanced system to detect orbital debris appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • The University of Colorado Denver engineers develop quantum breakthrough

          A new advancement in quantum technology is emerging from the University of Colorado Denver, where an electrical engineering professor has developed a silicon-based chip capable of generating powerful electromagnetic fields. The post The University of Colorado Denver engineers develop quantum breakthrough appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • Europe launches Sentinel-5A to improve global air quality monitoring

          In a continued push to tackle environmental challenges through space technology, the European Union has successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-5A satellite into orbit. The post Europe launches Sentinel-5A to improve global air quality monitoring appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • New AI breakthrough could speed up fusion energy development

          A new artificial intelligence tool is helping researchers tackle some challenges within fusion energy by protecting the inside of fusion reactors from the intense heat of plasma. The post New AI breakthrough could speed up fusion energy development appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • 14 Urban Mobility solutions hit the road with Romania’s first accelerator programme

          Romania is taking a big step forward in transforming city transport. The country’s first urban mobility accelerator, invest Urban Mobility Accelerator, has officially launched its inaugural programme, welcoming 14 innovative teams selected from over 50 European applicants. The post 14 Urban Mobility solutions hit the road with Romania’s first accelerator programme appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • Astronomers have revealed the ‘Eye of Sauron’ in deep space

          A new scientific breakthrough blends science fiction imagery with cutting-edge astrophysics. Astronomers have captured a new image of a distant cosmic jet that resembles the mythical ‘Eye of Sauron’. The post Astronomers have revealed the ‘Eye of Sauron’ in deep space appeared first on Open Access Government.

        • How AI is Leveling Up the Consumer Experience

          How AI is Leveling Up the Consumer Experience by Jon Stone Artificial Intelligence has become a cornerstone in numerous industries and retail is catching up. As each retail sector caters to specific consumer needs with various products and services, they must A link to your site, with your site's name and description as anchor text.

        • Why Families Need Smarter CO Detection for Kids and Pets

          Why Families Need Smarter CO Detection for Kids and Pets by I&T Today Carbon monoxide has no taste, color, or smell, which is what makes it so dangerous. Families often realize there is a problem only after someone feels unwell. A child wakes A link to your site, with your site's name and description as anchor text.

        • Misinformation Fosters Public Distrust in mRNA Vaccines

          Misinformation Fosters Public Distrust in mRNA Vaccines by I&T Today Dr. Tyler Evans is an infectious diseases and public health expert who has been on the front lines of major disease outbreaks (including two Ebola outbreaks) around the globe. Outside A link to your site, with your site's name and description as anchor text.

        • In Limitless: Live Better Now, Chris Hemsworth Explores Methodical Exposure to Pain

          In Limitless: Live Better Now, Chris Hemsworth Explores Methodical Exposure to Pain by Jon Stone Limitless: Live Better Now is the second installment of the innovative National Geographic docuseries with Chris Hemsworth about ways to live a longer and healthier life by taking on various A link to your site, with your site's name and description as anchor text.

        • New Community in Texas to Feature 80 Modern 3D Printed Hybrid Homes

          New Community in Texas to Feature 80 Modern 3D Printed Hybrid Homes by I&T Today The first 3D printed community in Houston, TX has broken ground with expected completion in fall 2026. The 80-home Southeast Houston community, blending 3D printing with panelized construction, is sustainable, A link to your site, with your site's name and description as anchor text.

        • Small Tool Tracking Software: A Game Changer for SMEs

          Small Tool Tracking Software: A Game Changer for SMEs by I&T Today Many small and medium businesses (SMEs) find tracking their tools and equipment challenging. Effective tracking can mean the difference between seamless operations and unfortunate bottlenecks. Tool tracking software designed for A link to your site, with your site's name and description as anchor text.

        • Should You Trust AI to Build Your Dream Car?

          Should You Trust AI to Build Your Dream Car? by Isaac Bunick Before electronic computers became widespread, NASA’s most advanced technology wasn’t a machine. It was people. Teams of human “computers”–many of them women–performed intricate calculations using nothing but pencils, paper, and A link to your site, with your site's name and description as anchor text.

        • How to Choose the Right Finance Solutions for Small Businesses

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