Glow in the Dark Spray

What if the roads that you drive on at night could be lit up? This could be a great way to help make the roads safer for drivers. This spray could be better than the software technologies that are in the car. A UK based company has developed a waterproof photoluminescent coating, called Starpath, which absorbs light during the day and gives off an ethereal glow at night, according to Treehugger. The coating is non-reflective and has anti-slip properties, which could reduce the number of accidents on motorways. Starpath-covered roads could also help communities save money and energy, since they are bright enough without street lamps. One of the things that I have to wonder about is the actual lifespan of the paint until it gets worn off or how long it stays bright after the sun goes down. Obviously this could present a problem for the areas that only get about six hours of sunlight a day. Also, what if the paint could glow in different colors?

Eye Contact

We’re often told to maintain eye contact when speaking with others. But what we are not told is that it depends on the situation. The University of British Columbia researchers report that in the midst of an argument, looking the other person in the eye won’t get them to agree with you. It actually may do the opposite. This is definitely an interesting concept that is worth getting looked into much further because it is something that is considered "common knowledge". Another interesting point to make here is if the same applies for internet phone conferencing. There is an inherent inability to always look in the other person's eyes and when people do, it is awkward and unnatural since they have to then look down to see what it is they are doing. Do you always look at the other person's eyes when you are speaking? Does it come naturally or is it something that you constantly have to think about?