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Travis M. Andrews is a Washington, D.C.-based writer who has written for Salon, The Washingtonian, OffBeat Magazine and reported for several newspapers throughout his native Louisiana. Though he's pretended otherwise since before time, his favorite food is the French Fry. It's time the truth came out. For more about Travis M. Andrews, go to www.travismandrews.com.

You can also follow the Metairie native on Twitter @MetairiesFinest.

3D printer changes a little girl's life

Travis Andrews

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 9:48am

The rise of 3D printers has been interesting. They've been praised for being able to build a house and simultaneously questioned for their ability to create weapon components. For one little girl, though, they stand for a second chance at a normal life.

Olafur Elisasson creates solar lamp to sell to developing nations

Travis Andrews

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 3:45pm

Everyone's favorite Danish artist, Olafur Elisasson, is at it again. The artist, known for his New York City waterfalls, also has some awesome installments (check out this giant kaleidoscope). This time, he's making solar powered lamps that look like little suns.

Illinois cracks down on employers asking for your Facebook login

Travis Andrews

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 10:45am

For anyone following the various Internet privacy arguments found in legislative battles at the federal and many state levels, Illinois made an important ruling. The state passed a law making it illegal for employers to ask for Facebook logins.

Just the Gojo, the most important invention of all time

Travis Andrews

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 7:58am

We spend a lot of time around here talking about all the cool gadgets that come out, but it's hard to highlight every single one. Sometimes, an innovation will get by without anyone noticing, but if it's innovative enough, you can bet it'll get the recognition it deserves. Or if it's bad enough.

Scientists restore eyesight in blind mice using injection

Travis Andrews

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 11:56am

There have been a number of blindness cures over the years, and the newest is particularly exciting. Researchers at UC Berkley have discovered they could restore the eyesight of blind mice by injecting a specific chemical directly in their eyes.

Just some headlights that know how to not illuminate raindrops

Travis Andrews

Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 8:43am

Visibility is a pretty important aspect of driving, and since most of us don't have Starship Enterprise technology, heavy rain can present a problem. Headlights can help (maybe laser ones will help more), but headlights have a nasty habit of reflecting the rain back at you. Until now.

Science proves music all sounds the same these days

Travis Andrews

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 2:59pm

If you're of the mind that us young whippersnappers' music all sounds the same, it turns out the science backs you up. The younger generation may have some great new ways to listen to music, but it seems kind of pointless if it all sounds the same.

Man makes working $9 bicycle out of cardboard

Travis Andrews

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 1:26pm

There are a number of interesting bike designs made from a variety of materials, but one factor always held true: they're not generally made of cardboard. Well, designer Giora Kariv wasn't having that, so he went ahead and built a bike out of cardboard for $9.

Inactivity kills just as much as smoking, so please exercise

Travis Andrews

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 8:45am

The Olympics are upon us, reminding every just how much we hate exercising (even when we have interesting and slightly insane ways of doing it). Obviously, this doesn't apply to all Americans, but it does to an overwhelming lot. Well, we should be careful, since a new study shows inactivity kills as much as smoking.

Video: Smart trashcan catches trash for you

Travis Andrews

Sunday, July 22, 2012 - 1:39pm

Throwing trash into a trashcan and making sure it lands in said trashcan can be an exhausting task. Well, as this video from Japan shows, there may be a trashcan out there that does the work for you (save for the actual throwing of the trash).

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Travis Andrews

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3D printer changes a little girl's life

Olafur Elisasson creates solar lamp to sell to developing nations

Illinois cracks down on employers asking for your Facebook login

Just the Gojo, the most important invention of all time

Scientists restore eyesight in blind mice using injection

Just some headlights that know how to not illuminate raindrops

Science proves music all sounds the same these days

Man makes working $9 bicycle out of cardboard

Inactivity kills just as much as smoking, so please exercise

Video: Smart trashcan catches trash for you

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