The recent announcement that Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are collaborating to provide free online classes through a nonprofit called edX has intensified the interest in online education.  While it is exciting that some of the biggest names in education are utilizing the ever changing information landscape to broaden learning opportunities, what do you really get after completing online courses? …

Robotic science is intended to create devices that can aid humans in activities. In some case, it’s to help perform tasks that are too difficult or dangerous for humans. In other cases, it’s to relieve us of mundane tasks. Then, there are cases of robots that do little more than invade our nightmares. Such is the case with this robot designed by Harvard. This flexible device is able to wiggle and writhe it’s way through tight spaces. There are uses for such a device, we’re sure. We just don’t what those uses are yet outside of possible the defense department having some diabolical plans for it. https://twitter.com/#!/girimedia/status/144931103797547008…

Alright coffee drinkers, the jig is up. You say how much you “like the taste” or that “it’s a relaxing ritual”, but we know the truth: you only drink coffee for the caffeine! Or at least, that seems to be the mentality behind a coffee inhaler called ‘Le Whif’ invented by Harvard Professor David Edwards. By using a technology that reduces the drop size of liquids until they’re small enough to become airborne, the biodegradable inhaler can inject up to 8 puffs of caffeine-filled coffee goodness into a waiting user’s mouth. …