We’ve all seen The Matrix, Lawnmower Man and Tron. In the last decade there have been TV shows like Hack Sign, Sword Art Online and even Log Horizon giving you the concept of being in a virtual world. In most cases the arc revolves around the characters being trapped inside the game, unable to return…
As humans it’s in our nature to help each other and to do that we must understand how our bodies work. The healthcare industry is striving to find ways for people to live longer and healthier lives. Through ongoing innovations with healthtech our ideas are becoming smarter, more sophisticated and life altering. Let the procession…
Silicon made possible the revolution in semiconductor miniaturization that began in the 1960s. So the fact that today size is considered a serious limitation of silicon is an indication of how far the technology has advanced since that time. As the silicon substrates used in electronics and solar cells reach their limits, how can manufacturers…
“Crowdfunding is reshaping society’s traditional business model.” So says Tom Vroemen, CEO of CrowdAboutNow, He was talking at the recent Phare conference and I think he has a point. Crowd financing platforms have been around, in various forms and guises, since the 17th century. The earliest documented case is the Praenumeration subscription model which publishers…
A new year is upon us and this is the perfect time to learn new skills or sharpen old ones. For our latest Tips & Tricks, we’ve come up with some pointers that can help you create the best story. Of course everyone has a different approach, but these should give you some ideas. Just…
Getting your audience’s attention in a full inbox can be a challenge. Getting them to act on your e-mail doubly so. Here are a few tips to help you catch your audience’s attention and get them to click on that call to action. The subject line An engaging subject line should hook the reader into…
As a kid I remember the TV show ‘The six million dollar man’. Bionic legs let him run at 60 mph, a bionic arm gave him superhuman strength and a bionic eye gave him telescopic and infrared vision. But Steve Austin didn’t choose to have these cybernetic replacements installed. He was injured in a crash…
In the future, will we be able to create smart viruses that only target cancer cells or fix genetic defects in our DNA? Professor Jan Madsen from TU Denmark believes we can. At the ESI Symposium this year, Jan talked about the characteristics of systems and how they can be applied to that ultimate system,…
A good talk or presentation can have a major impact on the success of your company or product. So you want it to be powerful, convincing and to deliver a clear message. In this video on “How to give a TED talk”, TEDxBrainport organisers Arthur Turksma and our own Colin O’Neill give a number of…
About 18 months ago I saw a demonstration of 3D printing at TEDxYouth@Flanders and watched as these homemade devices built up layers of plastic to create small toys and other items. I was impressed but at the same time somewhat disappointed. They were a long way from Star Trek replicators and only seemed useful for…