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Is doodling good for your brain?

Dorothy L. Tengler Science & Technology

Art therapy — often used in combination with traditional psychotherapeutic theories and techniques — has been touted as a way for us to connect with our creative selves. Now, research has gone a step further, suggesting that art therapy in the form of creative doodling helps people stay focused, grasp new ideas and even retain information.

2 critical issues highlighted at HITEC 2017

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

HITEC 2017 (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference) came to an end in Toronto last week. Hosted and organized by the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), HITEC is the world's largest annual hospitality technology event.

Google is dominating the digital ed curriculum

Bambi Majumdar Education

Despite concerns about K-12 budgets, plans to increase gadgets and digital technology tools in classrooms are pushing ahead full-steam. The largest technology companies in the nation are vying for the top spot in the K-12 classroom market like never before.

With all the social buzz, where’s the Twitter talk?

Emma Fitzpatrick Communications

There's endless chatter about the ways social platforms ceaselessly evolve. Instagram is testing a new tactic that could significantly impact influencer marketing. Facebook just debuted a new mission statement. The company now seeks to "give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together" instead of making "the world more open and connected."

Applying 3-D and 2-D printing technology to create unique solutions

Renee Eaton Manufacturing

The cost advantages and creative applications of thermoforming — or vacuum forming as it is also known — are accelerating its use in multiple industries, including manufacturing and medicine. Recently, a case study found that thermoforming customized medical trays for procedures cut prep and operation times by 59 percent and lowered expenses. Having these customized trays better organizes procedures and improves medical staff utilization.

Boundary disputes: A tale of two townships

Wendy Lathrop Construction & Building Materials

While looking for a recent example of boundary line commissions in action for a workshop I was to present, I came across a 2015 case that not only illustrated the application of a particular statutory procedure but also presented some fine support of basic boundary principles.

Airbnb’s presence spurs innovation in luxury hotel segment

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

There is no doubt that Airbnb has disrupted the hospitality sector in a huge way. Airbnb likenesses have blossomed all over the world, with some continuing as small players and some integrating with larger brands. But it is not just in the realm of alternative accommodations that we see innovation happening. Hospitality innovation can be found in different options from brands at specific luxury price points.

Emerging technologies in law enforcement

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

The use of new technologies is imperative if the police are going to stay a step ahead of criminals. Along with advanced software, hardware and communications networks, enforcement and investigative tools are becoming increasingly mobile-centric. A quick look at the emerging technologies that are trending in this segment will help us understand what law enforcement agencies are looking for.

Virtual reality: A hit for fans, players alike

Sheilamary Koch Sports & Fitness

America’s favorite pastime has suddenly become easier to experience virtually with the launch of two innovative, high-tech Major League Baseball viewing options. Recently, baseball fans were delivered their first live-streaming "game of the week" in virtual reality. As part of a three-year agreement between MLB and Intel, viewers wearing VR headsets can get close to the field, so to speak, and select the perspective they want watch the game from, reports USA Today. However, virtual reality isn’t just for spectators.

New electronic sepsis alert system drastically reduces missed diagnoses

Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied Healthcare

Using an electronic sepsis alert (ESA) can reduce missed sepsis diagnoses by 76 percent, according to a new study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Doctors in the United States treat more than 75,000 children for severe sepsis each year. Severe sepsis is associated with substantial morbidity, up to 20 percent mortality, and accounts for more than $4.8 billion in U.S. healthcare expenditures.

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