Song of the day: "Blonde on Blonde" - Nada Surf

Nada Surf - Blonde On Blonde

Song of the day:"Wonderland by Night" - Bert Kaempfert

he top five songs on January 15, 1961

Scientists win Nobel Price for lights

LED lighting, as seen here in a Tokyo holiday display, has increased energy efficiency in homes and buildings around the world.

World's oldest art found in cave

Analysis of images discovered in 1950s counters Eurocentric view of creativity's origins.

Britain bans smoking for anyone born after 2000

It has been illegal to light up in the workplace, pubs and restaurants across the UK for several years after a series of bans were introduced.

Can you consume only 5% of calories from sugar?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines suggesting that cutting

How asking questions can make you a better entrepreneur

I recently spoke to Warren Berger, who is the author of A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas.

Song of the day: Eleni Mandell -"Little joy"

From Eleni Mandell's album Let's Fly A Kite, out 1.28.14 on Yep Roc Records.

Song of the day: Electric Light Orchestra - "Xanadu"

Xanadu enjoy

This solar plant just opened {pics}

Take 300,000 computer-controlled mirrors, each 7 feet high and 10 feet wide.

Song of the day: Pavement - "Range life"

Driected by S.D. BlenDomino Recording Company is an independent record label founded in 1993.

Song of the day: The Donkeys - "In the morning"

From 'The Donkeys' CD, Antenna Farm Records 2006.

Song of the day: Horace Andy - "Government dub"

Record date 1977

Song of the day: King's College Choir - "Song for Athene"

I am drawn to the intense beauty of Tavener's pieces.

Book of the day: Thinking fast and slow

Winner of the National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award in 2012

How to prepare for Crowdfunding

A successful campaign takes a lot of prep—and upkeep along the way

Tor releases instant messaging bundle

The Tor project will be will be releasing a demo for secure instant messaging by the end of March 2014. For those unfamiliar, Tor is an anonymous browsing utility that prevents various forms of internet surveillance by using a system of virtual tunnels kn

Improving our food supply: Biotech apples and beyond

For many people, agriculture is a bit of an obscure concept and what's "real" is what they see

Floyd did what?

The world champion boxer and king of sports gambling has reportedly put down his biggest bet ever on this Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Interview with Dr. Charles Derber

Charles Derber is Professor of Sociology at Boston College and is the author of several books

One problem with geoengineering: Once you start, you can’t really stop

Many of the world's nations show few signs of cutting their greenhouse gas emissions anytime soon.

Interview with Dr. Paul Craig Roberts

Few can tout a resume as impressive as Dr. Paul Craig Roberts. Included among his many accomplishments

Interview with High Fidelity founder Philip Rosedale

Somewhere in the heart of the vibrant city of San Francisco, tucked away on a quiet side street

How to improve on a skill

As a classical pianist, I’ve given concerts in cities all over the world. One of my tours took me to Japan

Ball Lightning recorded in nature for first time ever

For centuries, people have reported seeing luminous, spherical orbs during storms

How to make a lasting impression

Like it or not, people make snap judgements about you all the time. Here's how to make sure they're positive ones.

Are violent video games really to blame?

Following the tragic 2012 Sandy Hook shooting when Adam Lanza killed 20 children and 7 adults including

How to increase your success

Most people do everything they can to avoid failing. Ironically it is a strategy that almost guarantees mediocre performance.