The movies always inspire our imagination; most recently's Marvel's Ironman film made many of wish for a suit that could do almost anything. Well, researchers are currently working on an artificial intelligence suit that could hold some of those fantastic elements. These specific components are being designed to be integrated into NASA's space suits so as to allow astronauts the ability to identify alternative lifeforms on other planets, specifically Mars.

The CDC recommends that every person receive the H1N1 flu vaccine once it becomes openly available, but many individuals are opting not to get it.  The reasons for this include misgivings about the vaccine’s safety and a general ambivalence about the severity of the swine flu virus.  Few, however, doubt the efficacy of the vaccine itself.  Vaccines are considered to be one of the wonders of modern medicine, responsible for saving millions of lives and virtually eradicating a number of diseases, like polio

The most recent post on this blog by Greg Sanders refers to some historical and current comparisons as far as the kinds of goals we should be seeking in Afghanistan, which will help us (more importantly, the President) determine the best course of action to take.  It is an important part of policy to take full account of historical and cultural importances and differences in the decision making process.  However, in doing, so we must be careful on what interpretations of history we are examining.

When looking at developing countries and the myriad of issues that face them, it often becomes a daunting task coming up with ways to benefit those in need. Many however have lived up to the task and have found the little things that make a big difference. The latest in this is a new combination of older technologies that create an inexpensive and environmentally friendlier way of bringing light where there was once darkness.

Many of us have come to depend on cell phones and email devices as a link to the outside world, no matter where we may be. We can easily keep in touch with friends and family via phone and email, and more recently, through social networking applications on our mobile phones. But one company has taken this idea one step further (or even too far), introducing the first Twitter-only mobile device.