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Pure Genius
Inside the creative mind. Meet today's most brilliant thinkers, designers and other thought leaders.
Christina Hernandez Sherwood
Christina Hernandez Sherwood
Contributing Writer
Christina Hernandez Sherwood has written for the Los Angeles Times, Newsday, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and Columbia Journalism Review. She holds degrees from the University of Delaware and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She is based in New Jersey.
Christina Hernandez Sherwood
In the unlikely event that Christina has a professional or financial relationship with a company she writes about, it will be prominently disclosed.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Molly Petrilla
Molly Petrilla
Contributing Writer
Molly Petrilla is a freelance writer based in New Jersey. She has written for The Pennsylvania Gazette, Philadelphia magazine, Cleveland Magazine, The History Channel Magazine and The Princeton Packet. She holds a degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Molly Petrilla
Molly Petrilla does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Christie Nicholson
Christie Nicholson
Contributing Writer
Christie Nicholson produces and hosts Scientific American's podcasts 60-Second Mind and 60-Second Science and is an on-air contributor for Slate, Babelgum, Scientific American, Discovery Channel and Science Channel. She has spoken at MIT/Stanford VLAB, SXSW Interactive, the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council, the Space Studies Board and Brookhaven National Laboratory. She holds degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Dalhousie University in Canada. She is based in New York.
Christie Nicholson
Christie Nicholson does not hold any investments in the technology companies she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Rachel James
Rachel James
Contributing Editor
Rachel James is a radio documentary producer and multimedia journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked with Radiolab and This American Life, contributed to WNYC's Talk To Me, Down East Magazine, KALW's Crosscurrents and the Third Coast International Audio Festival. She holds a degree from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the radio program at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.
Rachel James
Rachel does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
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Q&A: Georg Petschnigg, CEO of FiftyThree, on creating with mobile technology
Georg Petschnigg co-founded the company behind Apple's app of the year -- Paper -- which is transforming the way people use the iPad.
June 17, 2013 3:00am |
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Q&A: Sarah Garfinkel, consciousness researcher, on your sixth sense
Can you detect your own heartbeat? If so, you may have the power of interoception and even have a richer emotional life. Here's how to find out.
7 | June 14, 2013 5:00am |
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Q&A: Evan Lowenstein, pop rocker turned entrepreneur, on selling experiences
After having three hit singles, Lowenstein created Stageit, an award-winning online music venue streaming six performances a day. But concerts are just the beginning.
2 | June 10, 2013 3:00am |
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Q&A: Dr. Vandana Shiva, social activist, on the importance of saving seeds
Biosafety regulations barely exist in the United States, but this might not be for long. Will seed politics ignite change?
3 | June 7, 2013 3:15am |
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Q&A: Jessica Green, biodiversity scientist, on the microbial ecosystems in our buildings
A biodiversity scientist on how the microbial ecosystems in our offices and bathrooms can impact human health.
3 | June 3, 2013 3:00am |
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Q&A: Psychologist Joanne Ruthsatz on the common trait of all prodigies
There may be one specific trait that provides the exceptional talent found in all child prodigies. We spoke to the researcher who has discovered this link.
12 | May 31, 2013 5:00am |
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Q&A: Dave Liniger, co-founder, RE/MAX, on work ethic and leadership
A powerful CEO for four decades, Dave Liniger woke up partially paralyzed one day. He talks about whether being dependent affected his leadership and what led to his success.
3 | May 24, 2013 1:46am |
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Q&A: Leila Takayama, research scientist, on human-robot interaction
Leila Takayama imagines a world where human-friendly robots interact successfully with people. But it's not always easy teaching a 500-pound machine not to block the office coffee maker.
1 | May 20, 2013 3:00am |
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Q&A: Jonah Berger, Wharton marketing guru, on what makes things go viral
What makes things go viral? Six principles drive us to share, says Jonah Berger, and companies such as Apple have used this knowledge to their advantage.
2 | May 17, 2013 5:00am |
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Q&A: Sonja Lyubomirsky, happiness expert, on why dream jobs don't exist
Lyubomirsky spoke with us about happiness, work and why dream jobs don't exist. She also revealed a quick way anyone can feel happier instantly.
19 | May 13, 2013 4:22am |
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Q&A: Bennett Simpson, curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
As a curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Bennett Simpson helps define contemporary art in America. How has he chosen to use his power?
May 10, 2013 3:00am |
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Q&A: Catarina Mota, co-founder, openMaterials.org
She bakes bioplastics, creates magnetic paint and says we can experiment with these smart materials, too.
1 | May 6, 2013 3:00am |
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Q&A: Dr. Michael Baime explains the trend of 'mindfulness'
The practice of mindfulness is growing exponentially, with studies showing it cuts negative emotions by almost half -- with just eight weeks of practice.
May 3, 2013 5:00am |
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Q&A: Linda Stone, former tech exec, on conscious computing
Linda Stone, who spent 16 years as an executive at Apple and Microsoft, talks about the effect technology has on our health and productivity.
15 | April 26, 2013 3:00am |
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Q&A: Nathan Cooke, designer and instructor at MIT's D-Lab
In a Nairobi slum, newly minted entrepreneurs run more than 160 public toilets and transform their waste into fertilizer -- and someday they'll turn it into electricity.
2 | April 22, 2013 4:00am |
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Q&A: Sam Gosling, psychologist, on what our stuff says about us
How much can we tell about a person from just looking at their bedroom or office? Psychologist Sam Gosling says quite a lot -- except for one personality trait.
2 | April 19, 2013 5:00am |
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Q&A: Daniel H. Pink, bestselling business author
An expert on the world of work, Pink spoke with us about his new book, To Sell Is Human, and his years as chief speechwriter for U.S. vice president Al Gore.
7 | April 15, 2013 4:35am |
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Q&A: Sean Bonner, co-founder of Safecast, on crowdsourcing science
Built in one week, the organization Safecast pioneered a new kind of citizen science.
3 | April 12, 2013 2:00am |
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Q&A: Kent Larson, director, MIT Media Lab's Changing Places group
Most future population growth will occur in cities. To make them more livable, Kent Larson is developing technologies for shared-use vehicles and tiny apartments that feel twice as big.
1 | April 8, 2013 3:00am |
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Q&A: Katherine Bouton, on hearing loss and its hidden causes
Over 15 percent of Americans are hearing-impaired -- and one big culprit is everyday noise. We spoke with author Katherine Bouton about the causes, the damage and her own progressive deafness.
2 | April 5, 2013 5:00am |