Tiny spikes of copper, inspired by cactus thorns, have the ability to remove micro-droplets of oil in water, according to Chinese researchers, and could lead to more effective cleanups of oil spills. The researchers, who noted that the cone-shaped spines of cactus can harvest water from the air and move it to their base due to surface tension and the shape of the spines, emulated that natural design function in a new development using artificial … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day: 8/9/13 – Maria Mitchell
"The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power! We reach forth and strain every nerve, but we seize only a bit of the curtain that hides the infinite from us." - Maria Mitchell … [Read more...]
Food For Thought…
Raising the Visibility of Coal Plant Water Pollution
Who knew a beauty contest could be so gross? Activists in St. Louis staged a Hazmat Swimsuit Contest last week to highlight the immense amount of toxic pollution that local coal plants dump into the area's waterways, an article by Sarah Hodgdon reports. "Rather than wear swimsuits, the competitors all wore hazmat suits to illustrate that St. Louis area water is too toxic to swim in, let alone drink!" said St. Louis Beyond Coal Organizer Sara … [Read more...]
Random Acts of Kindness: A Shared Umbrella
In the series “Random Acts of Kindness,” we spotlight people who are taking action, whether individually or as a group, and performing acts big or small, that are making a positive difference in the lives of others. These people are Quantum Revolutionaries, and most probably unsung heroes at that, but their actions do not go unnoticed. Today is a picture of a man who shared an umbrella with his friend, so that the friend would not get wet. … [Read more...]
Our Mission…
The mission of the Center for Quantum Revolution is to help usher in a new, positive, holistic and sustainable paradigm into our world. There have been many revolutions throughout the course of history, and some have succeeded while others have failed. But if it is just a political transformation, it is not enough. It has to be a transformation of consciousness, and a transformation of systems, in which people begin thinking and doing with … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day: 8/1/13 – Herman Melville
“Genius, all over the world, stands hand in hand, and one shock of recognition runs the whole circle round.” - Herman Melville … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day: 7/31/13 – Philip Zimbardo
“The greatest gift that you can give to others and to yourself is time. Embrace the gift of time whether you give it or receive it.” … [Read more...]
Creative Intelligence: It Comes From The Field
I've discussed, in two earlier posts, "Creative Intelligence: The Key to Your Inner Genius and the Quantum Revolution" and "Imagination, Creative Intelligence and the Quantum Revolution," about how imagination, which is the use of creative intelligence, is the key to a Quantum Revolution. I further said that if a Quantum Revolution is about the cultivation of enlightened minds that put into motion enlightened action which creates a more … [Read more...]
Food For Thought…
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