Introducing Microsoft’s “The Prime Challenge” – A Challenge To Find The Lost Primes!

WIll you discover the lost primes?It’s up to you, the dedicated math geek, to help Microsoft to discover
the “lost primes!” While people have searched tirelessly to discover the
largest prime numbers possible, untold amounts of perfectly prime
numbers are waiting to be found with the aid of cloud computing!

New Aluminum-Air Battery Makes Electric Cars Worry-Free

Electric car charging its battery. Photo by Ludovic Hirlimann.There are plenty of electric cars on the market today, but most of us are still driving the traditional gas-guzzlers. Why? Lack of recharging infastructure and so-called "range-anxiety" are two primary reasons for dismal electric car usage right now, but the future is coming. A new battery for electric cars may solve both problems and usher in a new age of worry-free transportation.

Need A Little Kabbage To Finance Your Small Business?

Need A Little Kabbage To Finance Your Small Business?Even with the economy relaxing somewhat, bank loans are still a little
tight and VC money is not always available for small businesses. So SME
entrepreneurs today are seeking more creative ways to obtain capital to
finance their business. One such new method to secure funds is from the
appropriately named platform, Kabbage.

Artificial Intelligence Programs To Help Schools Teach Kids Writing

Grading an essay. Photo by Seth Sawyers.The artificial intelligence of machines is now being used to build real intelligence in human students, especially when it comes to developing writing skills. Three innovative software programs designed to support classroom writing instruction have been selected for nationwide classroom trials this fall. These programs give students instant feedback on their essays, helping them learn to write more effective prose.

8 Great Cat Lover Gifts For The Holidays

Cosmopurritan Cocktail Glass With Calico Cat FigurineAh, cats! They think they rule the world, and they do own whatever
world, or household, they live in.  That’s why gifts for cat lovers are
so à propos – they reinforce the unabashed truth that those persons are
dominated by their cats, and cat lovers think that this truth is funny… or
cute… or karma.  Anyway, here are 8 of my favorite cat lover
gifts for this holiday season….

New York Will Transform A Landfill Into A Solar Plant

Future Freshkills Park PreviewFresh Kills used to be New York’s largest landfill, until it was shutdown back in 2001. Seven years later a project would be started – to turn this massive landfill into a park, one of the biggest around. More recently it has been announced that the construction of a solar plant is part of this landfill’s conversion.

Win Hundreds In The Airpatrol Controller Casing Design Challenge!

Win up to $750!The AirPatrol Crew is actively looking for designers to create a
controller casing for the latest model of the AirPatrol heater and air
conditioning control device. They’re ready to reward up to five
designers for their efforts, with a cool $750 going to the top case
design…

Hello Kitty Champagne Makes New Year’s Eve Cuter & Sweeter

Hello Kitty Champagne Makes New Year's Eve Cuter & SweeterConceived by Dutch entrepreneur Paul Herman and created by champagne bottler M.Hostomme, Hello Kitty Cuvée Spéciale is an officially licensed, nose-ticklingly bubbly, demi-sec rosé Champagne consisting of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay wines.

Little Foam Moving Men Put A New Face On Reusable Packaging

Little Foam Moving Men Put A New Face On Reusable Packaging Cushion-san reusable packaging by Japanese designer Masashi Sano protects fragile housewares, artworks and other delicate possessions just as well as plastic packing peanuts. Unlike the latter, however, you’ll want to keep these cute foam cutouts around for your next moving experience.

Invent Six-Ringed Wearable Art, Win $4,000!

Recycled waerable art at its bestThe Origomu Master & Protégé Contest is challenging inventors and an
underprivileged female friend of theirs to design and share an
empowering accessory using those plastic six-pack rings that end up
killing marine life when they hit the ocean for a chance to win
thousands of dollars.