Archive for June, 2010
How to Build a Marshmallow Tower
On the marvellous TED Talks Tom Wujec reveals how a team-building problem involving dry spaghetti, a marshmallow and one yard of tape reveals that toddlers are more creative and collaborative (and successful at solving the problem of building a tall tower with the marshmallow at the top) than MBA students. Fortunately for us, architects and [...]
Greenlit: Weather: Caught on Camera, The Weather Channel
Weather: Caught on Camera – Meteorologist Mike Bettes hosts a show that shows extreme weather as captured on camera. Channel: The Weather Channel TX: 31st January, 2010 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Storm Riders, The Weather Channel
Storm Riders – Series following two storm chasers. Channel: The Weather Channel TX: September 2010 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Untitled Surf Exploration Series, FUEL TV
Untitled Surf Exploration Series (6x ) – Docuseries following a group of the world’s best surfers and some environmental scientists as they explore the best surf locations. Channel: FUEL TV TX: 27th March 2011 Source: Cynopsis
Hands-Free Driving
Engineers at Berlin’s Free University have invented a car that can be controlled just by the driver’s eyes. The technology combines a complicated network of infrared cameras, GPS, wi-fi, laser 3D detectors and a drive-by-wire mechanism. Read more on PSFK.
Greenlit: Secrets of the City, Investigation Discovery
Secrets of the City - Documentary series that looks at people who have gained notoriety in places such as Palm Beach and Aspen. Channel: Investigation Discovery TX: 2010 / 2011 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Jake Blauvelt – Naturally, FUEL TV
Jake Blauvelt – Naturally (4x ) – Docuseries following professional snowboarder Jake Blauvelt as he trains around the Pacific northwest. Channel: FUEL TV TX: 19th October 2010 Source: Cynopsis
Mind Controlled Robot
Robert Oschler has written a software program that allows him to remotely control a robot using just his mind and facial expressions along with an Emotiv EPOC 14-electrode EEG headset. Read how he did it – and how you might too - in Extreme Tech
Greenlit: Vegas Streets, Investigation Discovery
Vegas Streets - Documentary series looking at crime and violence on the streets of Las Vegas as told by police and crime investigators. Channel: Investigation Discovery TX: 2010 / 2011 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Nothing Personal, Investigation Discovery
Nothing Personal (6 x ) - True life crime stories as told by ex-Soprano Steve Schirripa. Channel: Investigation Discovery TX: 9th March, 2011 Source: Cynopsis
