Interviews, Blogs, and Q & A With Tech and Science Professionals http://questional.com http://cdn.questional.com/images/layout/rsslogo.png http://questional.com Feed provided by questional.com Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:15:42 -0500 questionalhttp://feedburner.google.com With Christmas coming up, Questional.com compares a few of the newest smartphones - the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the iPhone 4S, and Motorola Droid 4. Which one do you want to find in your stocking this year? http://questional.com/blog/247-smartphones-for-the-2011-holiday-season/ http://questional.com/blog/247-smartphones-for-the-2011-holiday-season/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:36:30 -0500 Jean-Michel Claverie, French scientist extraordinaire, was kind enough to give Questional this interview. Claverie, one of the discoverers of megavirus chilensis, is a pioneer in the field of Bioinformatics - the discipline of using data to decrypt complex molecular and biological functions. We are happy to introduce him as a fascinating addition to our Questional interviewees! http://questional.com/interview/245-jeanmichel-claverie/ http://questional.com/interview/245-jeanmichel-claverie/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:15:40 -0500 Still looking for that unique gift? Questional covers more tech toys for the holiday season. Everything from cuddly pathogens to flying machines, electronic bugs and mind games. Don't leave it to a gift card. Give them something they will remember. http://questional.com/blog/244-more-tech-toys-for-the-2011-holiday-season/ http://questional.com/blog/244-more-tech-toys-for-the-2011-holiday-season/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:58:02 -0500 Don't buy another iTunes gift card for that office buddy - get a little creative this year. There are some very cool albeit a little quirky tech toys for that hard-to-buy for techie in your life. This is the first post in a series dedicated to tech toys available for the 2011 holiday season. http://questional.com/blog/243-tech-toys-for-the-2011-holiday-season/ http://questional.com/blog/243-tech-toys-for-the-2011-holiday-season/ Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:52:32 -0500 Dear Santa, This year's holiday season is sure to be full of fun gadgets and toys for the tech-savvy, so I thought I'd review a few of my personal favorites - some fun oddities I found on everyone's favorite place to shop - the internet. http://questional.com/blog/242-dear-santa-a-few-holiday-2011-gadgets-id-enjoy/ http://questional.com/blog/242-dear-santa-a-few-holiday-2011-gadgets-id-enjoy/ Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:41:56 -0500 The Amazon Kindle Fire and The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet are two hot items this holiday season. But how do they stock up? Which one gets you more bang for your buck? Questional helps you decide if you should buy a Kindle Fire or a Nook Tablet. http://questional.com/blog/240-kindle-fire-vs-nook-tablet-which-should-i-buy/ http://questional.com/blog/240-kindle-fire-vs-nook-tablet-which-should-i-buy/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:49:20 -0500 Anonymous goes White Knight and campaigns against child pornography. But is it all smoke and mirrors? http://questional.com/blog/237-anonymous-attacks-child-porn-but-is-it-a-pr-stunt/ http://questional.com/blog/237-anonymous-attacks-child-porn-but-is-it-a-pr-stunt/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:52:57 -0500 Diseases affecting the brain have proven to be particularly difficult to cure or even treat. Questional.com examines the main issue in treating neurological diseases and identifies possible areas of research for future drug delivery systems. http://questional.com/blog/239-why-we-may-never-find-a-cure-for-neurological-diseases/ http://questional.com/blog/239-why-we-may-never-find-a-cure-for-neurological-diseases/ Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:34:57 -0500 Looming large in the heart of America, Pioneer Trail is one of many wind farms cropping up all over the US. Wind energy is becoming an important clean energy source as the US seeks alternatives to fossil fuels. Learn more about the company behind the power of Pioneer Trail. http://questional.com/blog/236-wind-turbines-for-ford-county/ http://questional.com/blog/236-wind-turbines-for-ford-county/ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:17:26 -0500 Twitter is finally moving toward advertising in a big way. Will the new promotions change Twitter? CEO Dick Costolo talks about the future of advertising and Twitter. http://questional.com/blog/229-twitter-finally-monetizing-ceo-says-promoted-tweets-a-win/ http://questional.com/blog/229-twitter-finally-monetizing-ceo-says-promoted-tweets-a-win/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:31:14 -0400 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive illness affecting millions of Americans, especially chronic smokers. November is COPD Awareness Month. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) sponsor the COPD Learn More Breathe Better� Campaign, which increases disease awareness, promotes understanding of treatment options, and encourages annual testing for COPD. http://questional.com/blog/238-november-is-copd-awareness-month/ http://questional.com/blog/238-november-is-copd-awareness-month/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:49:30 -0400 Germany lifts restrictions on the sale and distribution of ID Software's seminal first person shooter DOOM and DOOM II - Hell on Earth. For 17 years DOOM was restricted, like pornography, to 18+ and now, in a landmark move by the German government, users 16+ can now play DOOM. Is this progress? http://questional.com/blog/227-the-doom-effect-doom-no-longer-banned-in-germany/ http://questional.com/blog/227-the-doom-effect-doom-no-longer-banned-in-germany/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:20:51 -0400 New advances in mobile applications allow for better-informed medical personnel and patients. First, an app that uses your phone's camera to give in-depth biofeedback information. Then, a HIPAA-secure app for doctors that let them monitor patients' hearts remotely and in real-time. http://questional.com/blog/235-new-app-for-the-heart-for-patients/ http://questional.com/blog/235-new-app-for-the-heart-for-patients/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:52:54 -0400 Scientists from the French Centre national de la recherche scientifique (National Center of Scientific Research) have discovered the world's largest virus - don't worry, it's still pretty small - but it's an important step in understanding the evolution of one of the most prevalent and fascinating life-forms on Earth. http://questional.com/blog/234-megavirus-discovered-off-the-coast-of-chile/ http://questional.com/blog/234-megavirus-discovered-off-the-coast-of-chile/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:21:49 -0400 Steve Jobs died on October 5th, 2011 at the age of 56. His genius may not have made him the easiest man to work with, but his unrelenting drive and innovative spirit transformed our lives. His life's work leaves an indelible mark on the world of computing, animation and communications. Questional takes a brief look at the kid from Silicon Valley. http://questional.com/blog/233-remembering-steve-jobs/ http://questional.com/blog/233-remembering-steve-jobs/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:51 -0400 Facebook's new "Timeline" feature is Mark Zuckerberg's newest attempt at upgrading the functionality of their users' profile pages. This drastic enhancement is looming over us with an expected launch date of Sept 30, 2011. Like all changes to Facebook, some users will appreciate the enhancements while others will shun change like the plague. Only time will tell if the Facebook community can learn to accept the new status quo. http://questional.com/blog/231-what-is-facebook-timeline/ http://questional.com/blog/231-what-is-facebook-timeline/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:39:12 -0400 Hate the new Facebook? Want the old Facebook back? Questional shows you how to get your old feed back. http://questional.com/blog/230-how-do-i-get-my-old-facebook-back/ http://questional.com/blog/230-how-do-i-get-my-old-facebook-back/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:51:33 -0400 Looking to blow the dust off your PSP? Well look no further, as NIS America has the solution! ClaDun X2 is an 8-Bit retro dungeon crawler with a ton of customization, grinding, fighting, casting magic, exploring, and that quirky NIS software we've come to love from the Disgaea series. http://questional.com/blog/226-cladun-x2-psp-review/ http://questional.com/blog/226-cladun-x2-psp-review/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:47:19 -0400 What do memes have to do with space exploration, artificial life forms and Richard Dawkins? Everything. Questional takes a look at curious life of memes from Oxford to Memebase and everywhere in between. http://questional.com/blog/220-the-history-of-meme-including-how-do-you-pronounce-meme/ http://questional.com/blog/220-the-history-of-meme-including-how-do-you-pronounce-meme/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:41:28 -0400 Blogs lit up on August 15 2011 when Google announced its acquisition of Motorola, including its 12.5k patents. But why did Google buy Motorola? Was it a last ditch effort to protect their failing Android platform? Or a graceful move to position themselves just right for the future of Google Search? http://questional.com/blog/224-google-buys-moto-reaction-and-analysis/ http://questional.com/blog/224-google-buys-moto-reaction-and-analysis/ Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:06:44 -0400 Apple accidentally opens the iCloud beta to more users than intended. Also Apple shares pricing and preview images of the iCloud service! Learn more about iCloud and how it will function with your hardware. http://questional.com/blog/219-icloud-beta-images-and-pricing-released/ http://questional.com/blog/219-icloud-beta-images-and-pricing-released/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:04:48 -0400 On the heels of a rare earthquake that struck the east coast on Tuesday, August 23rd, those of us on the right coast brace for hurricane Irene. Though the 5.8 earthquake spared us, Irene promises to rock the east coast with devastating winds, torrential rain, storm surges and flooding. Questional takes a brief look at what a hurricane is and how meteorologists track these monster storms. http://questional.com/blog/223-hurricane-irene-hits-the-east-coast/ http://questional.com/blog/223-hurricane-irene-hits-the-east-coast/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:45:08 -0400 Anonymous threatens to "kill" facebook. But what does that mean? Have they grown after the InfoWars of last year and this year's #antisec revival? Are their claims that Facebook sells information to hostile governments legitimate? http://questional.com/blog/221-anonymous-threatens-to-kill-facebook-for-antisec/ http://questional.com/blog/221-anonymous-threatens-to-kill-facebook-for-antisec/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:44 -0400 Wondering which iPad games to pick up for your shiny new iPad 2? Have no fear, we've selected five of the most addictive iPad games on the App Store! The App Store is filled to the brim with games, and everyone has their own taste when it comes to gaming, so what are you folks playing? http://questional.com/blog/202-incredible-games-every-ipad-owner-should-have/ http://questional.com/blog/202-incredible-games-every-ipad-owner-should-have/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:34:56 -0400 Bleach bursts out onto current generation consoles thanks to Nippon Ichi Software! Featuring 21 playable characters, beautiful anime cell-shaded visuals, a leveling system allowing you to grow your characters stronger, and various gameplay modes to keep you coming back for more, Bleach: Soul Resurrecci�n is an anime game done right. http://questional.com/blog/222-bleach-soul-resurreccion-ps3-review/ http://questional.com/blog/222-bleach-soul-resurreccion-ps3-review/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:50:12 -0400