Author: Olivia Koski

Olivia Koski was born in the desert and raised in the mountains. After studying physics in college, she earned a living manipulating light for an aerospace company. She abandoned saguaros, pine trees and lasers for the skyscrapers of New York City, where she is studying the fine art of manipulating words, sound and images as a journalist.

Nerds Gather at Galapagos Art Space

Nerds Gather at Galapagos Art Space

Take a peak at the nerdiest social gathering in town

By Olivia Koski | Posted March 18, 2010

The World Wide Web Gets Smart

The World Wide Web Gets Smart

But Companies Have Yet to Wise Up to the Semantic Web

By Olivia Koski | Posted March 11, 2010

Up And Down Are Big

Up And Down Are Big

We don’t usually associate movement with size. Saying that “up” and “down” are big is nonsensical. A dimension is a dimension is a dimension. Right?

By Olivia Koski | Posted March 10, 2010

Eagle-watching On The Hudson

Eagle-watching On The Hudson

Just a one hour train ride from New York City, eagles abound.

By Olivia Koski | Posted February 22, 2010

What’s Next For The Laser Plane?

What’s Next For The Laser Plane?

Airborne laser successfully shoots down ballistic missile

By Olivia Koski | Posted February 13, 2010

Rally for the Future at the New York Tech Meetup

A Bizarre and Slightly Awkward End To An Otherwise Fairly Interesting Evening

By Olivia Koski | Posted February 10, 2010

Why Can’t You Use Cell Phones on Airplanes?

Why Can’t You Use Cell Phones on Airplanes?

Wireless technology has improved, but the ban still holds…for now.

By Olivia Koski | Posted February 8, 2010

3-D DNA Nanostructures

3-D DNA Nanostructures

NYU Chemist Realizes Dream of Made-To-Order Crystals

By Olivia Koski | Posted December 1, 2009

The Singularity Summit Was Near; It Has Now Come and Gone

The Singularity Summit Was Near; It Has Now Come and Gone

A weekend conference on crazy ideas about the future that may not be so crazy.

By Olivia Koski | Posted October 12, 2009