Plants that change colour when they sense chemicals in the atmosphere could soon be taking care of homeland security. Researchers at Colorado State University have rewired plants so that they turn from green to white when they sense pollutants in the air or soil. The researchers have recently been given a $7.9mil grant by the US Department of Defense so expect to see plants monitoring the safety of our homes, shops and airports in the future.
Via Colorado State University
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Hyper Island students have developed their first iPhone app, the Learn Something Every Day project by Manchester design agency Young is now available on iTunes.
Below are some of my favourites from January:
Via Hyper Island
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I can't wait to see 'Page One: A Year Inside The New York Times' by Andrew Rossi which has been playing at the Sundance Film Festival, with David Carr reportedly taking centre stage.
Via Advertising Age
Let me know what you think.
Vashti
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