For grand energy systems in action, we need look no further than the science and technology of our home planet for impressive examples: Sea and Sky. It’s especially interesting to consider their ‘electronic’ properties in light of modern innovation. Though the modern technological concept of hydro or hydroelectric power has earliest known evidence in BCContinue reading “Earth Science + Technology: A Battery By Any Other Name…”
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OCTAVES Music Explores Tech Opera With “Electric Echoes”
Among ongoing and upcoming projects, “Digital Echoes” is an electroacoustic exploration of how humans interact with accelerating tech and reintegrating nature, as part of the “fundamental” electric field. It promises to have a lot of synth, melody, drama and even humor. That would make it in a way a combination of ‘Grand Opera’ and ‘OperaContinue reading “OCTAVES Music Explores Tech Opera With “Electric Echoes””
“Translations” Mixed Media: Electromagnetic Signatures Of The Soul
”Translations” is a recently completed ink, acrylic and plastic mixed media and part of my recent ‘Electro Skulls’ three series, consisting of “Drip” and “Electrocardiogram.” This is foremost dedicated to the electromagnetic spectrum and its interpretations from math, science, spirituality — hence all the symbols, with particular attention to those from physics and electromagnetism, andContinue reading ““Translations” Mixed Media: Electromagnetic Signatures Of The Soul”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Philosophy + Biology — ‘Foundnetics’ & A New Paradigm Of Life
This episode considers genetic changes from making intentionally different choices, evolution on purpose, how technologies mirror this and help us go beyond ourselves, and understanding nature. The next episode is about forms of creation or making art that occur “off the canvas” or “outside the box” if you will, and of how ‘the art of’Continue reading “Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Philosophy + Biology — ‘Foundnetics’ & A New Paradigm Of Life”
Superfood Selections For The Brain, Heart & Gut
First of all, it’s important to remember the Brain, Heart & Gut are part of interconnected systems, and so is the entire body. The connections of the brain and its ganglia run throughout. The Heart also has its own brain, the ganglia being made of neurons. Let’s have a look at some superfood adaptogens thatContinue reading “Superfood Selections For The Brain, Heart & Gut”
Art + Science: “Electrocardiogram” & “Infinite Metamorphosis”
“Electrocardiogram” is 4’x3’ painting based on the skull as a symbol of life. The structure of bone is built on a hexagonal crystalline apatite structure. And the hexagonal or carbon ring you can see at the center of “Infinite Metamorphosis.” The hexagon is a fundamental shape of life’s chemistry. The fall leaves are the transitionContinue reading “Art + Science: “Electrocardiogram” & “Infinite Metamorphosis””
Project for MIT Solve Climate Adaptation: Rapid Photodegradation Of Plastics In A Portable Device
A concept worth sharing: Enhancing the process that would occur naturally in a landfill by concentrating different types of UV light in an EM radiation resistant receptacle — or, a next level trash can. Imagine what that would achieve for waste reduction, with materials like ‘forever’ plastics never even entering the typical waste management system.Continue reading “Project for MIT Solve Climate Adaptation: Rapid Photodegradation Of Plastics In A Portable Device”
Biology Of Longevity: Surviving The Molt — Lessons From The Lobster
When a lobster molts, or sheds its shell or exoskeleton, it’s a struggle. Signaled by hormonal change, it literally crawls out of its own skin. Yet, this somewhat dangerous process has to occur in order for it to grow. Some die during the molt or in the immediate aftermath, before their soft bodies harden again.Continue reading “Biology Of Longevity: Surviving The Molt — Lessons From The Lobster”
Environment, Industry & Public Health: Four Categorical Solutions For Positive Planetary Transformation
Environment, industry and public health are inextricably linked. Environment is of course our home planet Earth, the space in which we live and operate. And its health and condition affect our own wellbeing. The manner in which industry is conducted and the materials used directly affect environment. Thus, our behavior and choices directly affect environment.Continue reading “Environment, Industry & Public Health: Four Categorical Solutions For Positive Planetary Transformation”
Tech Essay: Quantum Technologies For Aerospace
The realization of quantum computing and technologies calls for breakthrough innovations both ideological and pragmatic. The areas of science contributing include but are not limited to Quantum Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Engineering and Chemistry. The development of quantum technologies requires a multidisciplinary approach, and then interdisciplinary collaboration. Every day there is new research andContinue reading “Tech Essay: Quantum Technologies For Aerospace”
Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Space + Technology — Advanced Propulsion For Interstellar Travel
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Studio Shangri-La Podcast: Science + Philosophy — Trust The Body, Respect The Quanta
Quantum Biology + Computer Science: Photosynthesis, Quantum Coherence & Constructive Noise
“Nature isn’t classical, dammit, and if you want to make a simulation of nature, you’d better make it quantum mechanical, and by golly it’s a wonderful problem, because it doesn’t look so easy.” — Richard Feynman Photosynthesis is an amazingly efficient and fast circular process of energy conversion that’s evolved in bacteria and plants overContinue reading “Quantum Biology + Computer Science: Photosynthesis, Quantum Coherence & Constructive Noise”
Star Core I & II by Studio Shangri-La
Conceptual abstract photography on the expression of light / photons, for me a form of reverence. This is duo is also formed from light reflections on metal. The abstraction imagines thermonuclear fusion, awesome cosmic power, and imagining stars as vast data transmission centers, since light carries information. I’m also inspired by my ongoing studies bothContinue reading “Star Core I & II by Studio Shangri-La”
Space + Technology: Advanced Propulsion For Interstellar Travel
With a very promising 5,347 exoplanets and counting reported to NASA, the next question is: How do we get to them anytime soon? How do we expand humanity’s evolution into deep space? Respect to Earth of course, but our numbers are growing, and we’re due to explore the vast cosmos. The answer is to developContinue reading “Space + Technology: Advanced Propulsion For Interstellar Travel”
Sci-Art By Studio Shangri-La
These selections express scientific concepts — from quantum physics to photosynthesis, from electronic signal noise to photonics, nanotechnology and quantum computing. High resolution downloads, customizations and commissions available.
Tech Essay: Studying Quantum Biological Processes To Improve Quantum Technologies
There are two reference sources for this article: The MIT xPRO Quantum Computing Fundamentals program & the textbook “Quantum Effects In Biology.” Upon first consideration, Quantum Computing and Quantum Biology seem to be very different fields, utilizing the principles of quantum mechanics in different ways. Quantum computing involves using quantum bits or qubits to performContinue reading “Tech Essay: Studying Quantum Biological Processes To Improve Quantum Technologies”
Tech Essay: A Global Quantum Overview
*This is one of my responses from the MIT Quantum Computing 1 course* As I read about global quantum initiatives, it strikes me that every network advance is a step towards further international interconnectedness, defense agendas aside. I know that’s a big aside. The somewhat ‘mysterious’ nature of quantum physics and mechanics makes us haveContinue reading “Tech Essay: A Global Quantum Overview”
Health + Performance: Optimization With Adaptogens
It’s well documented that genetic expression is sculpted by environment. “A substantial body of research reveals that specific genes can be expressed at different times in an organism’s life. Whether a particular gene is expressed and the degree to which it is expressed depend strongly on the environmental conditions experienced by the organism.” (1) EpigeneticsContinue reading “Health + Performance: Optimization With Adaptogens”
Chemistry + Longevity: Redox, Iron Oxide & Reverse Rusting
Sometimes a mere change in verbiage can expand perspective. Case in point: Referring to a gain in electron flow as “reduction.” When it comes to nature though, gains and losses are actually exchange because energy cannot be destroyed. (1) The oxidation-reduction reaction is a complimentary process of electron transfer referred to as “redox” in whichContinue reading “Chemistry + Longevity: Redox, Iron Oxide & Reverse Rusting”
Featured Artwork + Concept: Nanostructures
This featured artwork takes on the subject of MIT Nano Building 3, specifically the evocative looking clean room on the ground floor. The idea of this series is turning the architecture of the building into a multidimensional microelectronic style rendering, a tribute to the tiny nanoscale world, to beauty and ingenuity, to the institution itself.Continue reading “Featured Artwork + Concept: Nanostructures”