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May 31 2012
Going From One-Size-Fits-All Education, To One-Size-Fits-One

Going From One-Size-Fits-All Education, To One-Size-Fits-One

Written by: Cathy Davidson

We need to teach children individually, and in a way that doesn’t emphasize memorizing the right answer, but more realistically reflects how we learn and succeed in the real world.

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How MelaFind Uses Military Tech To Find Cancer

How MelaFind Uses Military Tech To Find Cancer

MelaFind is a new early-stage melanoma detector with a 98% detection rate. It finds cancer using technology originally developed for the military to find targets--but its enemy are irregular growths under the skin.

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50 Years Of American Tornadoes, Glowing Fiendishly

50 Years Of American Tornadoes, Glowing Fiendishly

This nifty map shows every twister that’s landed in the U.S. since 1956.

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Unreasonables, Episode 18: Coming To America

Unreasonables, Episode 18: Coming To America

Moses Sanga came to America to go to the Unreasonable Institute for help with his business plan (which didn’t exist). But he got more than that: It was also two weeks of firsts for him, from flying on a plane to eating a Popsicle.

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There May Be Flame Retardants In Your Food

There May Be Flame Retardants In Your Food

You may be less likely to catch on fire, but you’re certainly a lot less healthy because you’re eating them. Also, just kidding about your likelihood of catching fire--that remains the same.

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The Military’s Futuristic Projects Get A Home In The Maker Movement

The Military’s Futuristic Projects Get A Home In The Maker Movement

DARPA, the Defense Department group that works on the most far-out weapons, is teaming up with TechShop, a paradise for tinkerers and home engineers.

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Modern Prohibition: The Hidden World Of Medical Marijuana, In Pictures
Image by: Eugen Sakhnenko
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Modern Prohibition: The Hidden World Of Medical Marijuana, In Pictures

Image by: Eugen Sakhnenko

Go behind the scenes of the medicinal marijuana economy--which exists in a strange land between legality and criminality--in these beautiful photos.

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The Misfit Economy

Why Good Enough Is Better: Lessons In Simplicity From Emerging Markets

Why Good Enough Is Better: Lessons In Simplicity From Emerging Markets

Written by: Simone Ahuja, Jaideep Prabhu, and Navi Radjou

“Good enough” products and services may sound like substandard offerings to many consumers in developed economies, but in emerging markets--and increasingly in developed economies--they embody simplicity and focused design.

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