What I have learned today [2015/5/30-2015/6/1]

1. Elevate, learning app, is really awesome. Quite well made.

2. Homeland Security's security tests showed that 95% of weapons and explosives were not detected by TSA.

3. US Coal mine industry has collapsed due to cheaper energy. This may be a good buying opportunity because 40% of US energy comes from coal.

4. New species are found everyday due to advances in technology and better surveys.

5. Tampons around in Europe since 18th and 19th century. The quest for a more effective tampon is still ongoing.

6. FCC is proposing to pay broadband for the poor.This is a good idea because faster internet will hopefully help the poor get information that they need and help them leverage the power of internet. In addition, I believe that those who get the subsidy from the government should receive some internet education that could help them.

7. KPMG audited FIFA, I expect to see find some  audit failures. We really need to raise the bar for auditing.



*From Floating Forest

What I have learned today [2015/4/2]

1. There is an innovative devise that can help you check your health very easily. Basically, it measures your vital signs when you hold in your hand and put it against your forehead. All the data is shown in your smartphone :D So awesome. Imagine how they can help our lives and those in developing countries ^^

2. The cruising industry is betting on China. With growing wealth, tourism is growing so the cruising industry sees more demand in China in the future. I generally agree with the cruising industry but I am not sure if Chinese like cruises or if Asians in general like cruises. Yes, I admit Chinese in general like eating, gambling, and traveling but do they like to do it in a slow manner through cruises? I guess I will do my due diligence.

3. Americans hate their bosses. And productivity and health suffers....You don't have to go far to witness such tragedy. Well, the best panacea is to work in a place with less a-holes. Also, remember, if you made a mistake or realize that the work place has become hellish, please do quit. I think often people think they are trapped and helpless but remember you can always walk out. Of course, there are financial issues but staying in a place you hate is already hellish cannot get so much worse.


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 4.  Earth bacteria that can be found anywhere in the world can create energy. I like how the inventors use this bacteria to teach kids about science. Quite clever.

5. Today, I realized that the more I pray, the more blessing that I and those around me receive :D
     I knew this but experiencing is another thing. I just pray that I can keep praying and become larger  channel of blessing and love ^^



*From Snapshot Serengeti

Please share in the comments what you have leaned today ^^

Why science research is underfunded...

Senator Lindsey Graham proudly stated that he never sent an email in his life...

Now we know why science research is so underfunded...And this is not surprising given that the

U.S. congress lacks science advocates...Oh, don't forget Senator Jim Inhofe's snow ball incident.

So what can be done? Well, there are already billionaires stepping in to fund scientific research.

For instance, Paul G. Allen, Co-founder of Microsoft set up a brain science institute and James Simons, extremely successful hedge fund manager, donated millions to autism research.

Well, we are not that rich so what can we do? Here are three relatively easy ways to support science research.

1. Support research through experiment.com. You can fund research projects with a minimum of $25 dollars (You only get charged if the research is fully funded). Projects are very diverse, ranging from archaeology to ecology. Plus, researchers share their research notes which are quite interesting and educational.

2. Citizen scientist. You can help classify pictures and transcribe documents at zooniverse.org. Yup, help move science forward through crowdsourcing. My favorites are Snapshot Serengeti and Penguin Watch. You can enjoy the Serengeti and penguins to start your day or too cool down a bit after an intense day.

3. Install Folding@Stanford or World Community Grid. These two programs will run in your computer, analyzing various diseases and even clean energy  (depending on which project you decide to support). In essence, you accelerate research by donating computing power.

There you go, three relatively easy ways to help science move forward. Don't wait congress to do things instead start helping science now :D


*From freeditigitalphots.net.