A weekly round-up of innovation, social impact, and design news from around the web.
1. An Asteroid With Rings
Astronomers have recently discovered rings around an asteroid named Chariklo. They are still unsure how an object as large as it could have such rings.
2. Inside the iPhone
Original iPhone software engineer Greg Christie has offered an inside look at the process behind the development process. You can see more here.
3. The Tallest Wind Turbine
The tallest wind turbine in the world is now floating 1,000 feet high above the ground in Alaska. How is it up so high? Answer: helium.
4. Improved Emoji Diversity
Apple is considering plans to make its Emoji characters more diverse by including other races and ethnicities in its available set of images.
5. Cheaper Clouds
Google has announced plans to make cloud computing technology cheaper and more available for consumers. Discounts will be applied to those using more computer power and data.
6. Aromatic Forks
Molecule-R is developing the Aromafork, a new utensil that lets you mix and match random smells with your food in order to make it more appetizing. Foodies rejoice!
7. Early Bird Tickets Still Available for TEDxMileHigh 2014: Emergence
Early bird ticketing for TEDxMileHigh: Emergence is underway and will be closing on April 1st. The event is scheduled for June 14th at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. For more information and ticketing, click here.
