On my way to a meeting at MIT, I happened to spot some stunning photos through the window of what turned out to be the Philip Alden Russell Gallery David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research. While cancer research would not seem to be much of a draw, the gallery is well worth a visit.
Category: Health, Science, Tech
Lab tests for a dime at the convenience store?
I asked when and how these groundbreaking technologies will affect the costs and structure of US healthcare–and whether those who make and market our costly technologies will try to keep these new testing devices from our marketplace.
Ann Getman: At a Loss for Word
Who made Microsoft geeks the emperors of syntax and spelling and slang (Oh my!)? Who taught them to spell and keep up with language? Why are they the Wizards of Word?
Health gizmos for non-geeks: new monitoring devices for staying well
I was blown away when I heard about pill bottle caps that will tell you (or your doctor or your caretakers) if you’ve forgotten to take your meds…a kazoo that measures the chemistry of the air from your lungs…and a telephone that can assess whether you’re depressed–from the tones of your voice. Remote health monitoring gizmos are not for the future: they are now!
Nine-Day Cambridge Science Festival Showcases City’s Tech Prowess
Join me at the Cambridge Science Festival Cambridge Innovation Center Open House (or attend a myriad of other events) through May 3.
Health Reform: The Right Thing To do
While current health reform legislation needs tweaking and will be subject to change, I firmly support it. It’s the right thing to do.
They’re back! Eeek Mice #4
I was watching Judge (Madam, you’re an idiot) Judy on TV when out of the corner of my eye a brown furry-looking thing the size of my shoe scurried under the sofa I was lying on.
Will attack ads backfire in Coakley/Brown Senate Race?
Coakley’s ham-handed attack ads give Brown a perfect opportunity to appear reasonable, dignified and unflappable–Senatorial, if you will. I can only hope that Massachusetts citizens will be able to look beyond the ads to Coakley’s strong record of accomplishments and belief in a government of civil and human rights,
