Biomimicry is the art and science of studying the practices of nature and then imitate these processes to solve complex human problems. The central idea is that nature, a consummate engineer, has already unravelled many of the problems we are struggling with. The plants, animals and microbes have found what works, what is apposite, and…

Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, ‘and what is the use of a book,’ thought Alice, ‘without pictures…

SMAC is a new jargon marked in bold in the fast-paced world. SMAC is an acronym for social, mobility, analytics and cloud. SMAC is not just the latest buzzword but is also rapidly becoming a business reality. SMAC is a concept that helps businesses gain new insights about their customers’ preferences and behavior. It consists…

Only time can judge the future of the man-made world. Many feel that economic, technological and scientific advancements are accompanied by higher risks for environment, society and well-being. Paul Gray describes a paradox of technological development that technology is both – a source and a remedy of environmental change. With explosive development of the human…

While the smartphone remains the device of choice, the tech world is progressing by creating a future for wearables promising to entertain consumers, save them money and help them live healthier lives. Wearable technology comprises sensors and other electronic technologies on items like watches, glasses and clothing worn on the body. The interest of technology…